Minneapolis
Saturday, March 4
Plunge begins at 10:30 AM (subject to change)
Pre-registration/check in
Fri, March 3, 2023 | 4-7 PMLake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis Park
Minneapolis, MN 55417
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Day-of registration/check in
Sat, March 4 | Begins at 9:30 AMLake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis Park
Minneapolis, MN 55417
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MINNEAPOLIS PLUNGE
The Minneapolis Plunge has raised over $15,073,545 in its 16-year history. In 2022, 1,542 Plungers raised $720,159!
Join thousands of brave Plungers for a day of frozen fun! The Minneapolis Plunge has fun for the whole family. Enjoy food trucks, live music, smore’s stations, the Surly Beer Hall and of course, watching the Polar Plunge.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:05 AM – 5K begins
10:30 AM – Polar Plunge begins
10 AM–1:30 PM – Live music
11:30 AM-1:30 PM – SSCB
10 AM–End of Plunging – Surly Beer Hall is open
PUPPY PLUNGE PRESENTED BY FINLEY’S DOG TREATS
Stop by the Big 3/warming tent to see our Puppy Plungers in action! If you take a photo with any of our 4-legged friends and post it to your Facebook and/or Instagram account—and tag us (Facebook: @plungemn; Instagram: @plungesomn) and Finley’s (@getfinleys)—Finley’s will donate $5 to Special Olympics Minnesota up to $500! Bonus: The first 50 dogs that visits Finley’s table at the Minneapolis Plunge will walk away with a bag of Finley’s dog treats. Join us for some tail-wagging fun!
Volunteer at the Minneapolis Plunge (March 3)
Volunteer at the Minneapolis Plunge (March 4)
MINNEAPOLIS FROZEN 5K
The run before the Plunge is back in Minneapolis! Register today for a 5K race around Lake Nokomis. All runners receive a long sleeve tech t-shirt.
If you would like to dash and splash, you must register for both the Frozen 5K ($40 race fee) and the Minneapolis Plunge ($75 fundraising minimum). If you are planning on participating in both the 5K and Plunge, you must raise at least $115 total.
TIMESLOTS
Plunge timeslots open approximately three days before the in-person Plunge date. Any teams/individual participants not signed up by noon on the Friday before the Plunge will be automatically assigned a timeslot.
parking + shuttles
Note: Lake Nokomis Parkway will be closed entirely around the lake from 7:45 AM-9 AM on Saturday, March 4, for the Frozen 5K. Please plan accordingly.Take advantage of our Minneapolis Plunge shuttle stops located around Lake Nokomis and at the Mall of America! Shuttles are FREE and run approximately every 15 minutes.
Visit the Polar Plunge Shuttle Lounge inside the north end of the Mall of America from 8:30 AM-1 PM on Saturday, March 4! It’s the perfect place to meet up with your Plunge team before you head to the Minneapolis Plunge. Join us for light refreshments, a cash bar, photobooth and more!
Shuttle hours
Friday, March 3: 3-8 PM
Saturday, March 4: 9 AM-4 PM
Polar Plunge Shuttle Lounge at Mall of America open 8:30 AM-1 PM on Saturday, March 4
Ride share zone
There is a designated ride share zone for those who wish to utilize Lyft, Uber or other ride sharing apps. It will be located in the "boat launch area" just south of Lake Nokomis Park. The space cannot accommodate waiting cars, so please set accurate pick-up times and be ready to go when your ride arrives.
Download Nokomis shuttle map (PDF)
Download Mall of America shuttle map (PDF)
Special Thanks
Anoka County Sheriff’s Office
Anoka Police Department
Chippewa Spring Water
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office & Water Patrol
JP Premier Excavating
Lano Equipment
Metro Transit Police Department
Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center
Minneapolis Park Police Department
Minneapolis Police Department
Minneapolis Police Reserves
Minnesota State Patrol
Plymouth Police Department
Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis
Republic Services
University of Minnesota Police Department
Unlimited Outdoor Services Inc.
Warning Lites of Minnesota