Gilbertsville, Ky. – The Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics marks its eighth year in Western Kentucky on Saturday, February 18, when this chilly event hits the water once again at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park.
Events begin on Friday, February 17, with Polar Plunge 5k packet pick up and Polar Plunge Early Check-In from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Kentucky Dam Village Convention Center. Participants can turn in all remaining money, get their number and/or wristband they will need to participate on Saturday and pick up their T-shirt and select other fundraising prizes while avoiding lines on Plunge day.
Polar Plunge 5k Race Day check-in will be from 7:30-8:45 am with the Polar Plunge 5k starting at 9 am. Polar Plunge check-in opens from 9-10:45 am with opening ceremonies and costume contest from 10:45 am until 11:30 am. The Plunge begins at approximately 11:30 and should run until about 1 pm.