Let’s Freeze! Whether you plunge solo or with coworkers, friends or family – for the ultimate bonding experience – we’ll help you take “cool” up a degree or two.
The Polar Plunge® is a signature fundraiser for Special Olympics and offers a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations to raise money and support Special Olympics Iowa athletes by jumping into frigid waters. The more you raise, the more great Polar Plunge® gear you can earn!
Register to Take the Plunge!
2026 Polar Plunge® Locations
Spring Plunges
- Iowa City/Cedar Rapids – March 7 (tentative)
- Council Bluffs – March 28 (Full Fledged Brewing Co)
- Iowa State University Greek Plunge (Ames) – April 10
- Cedar Falls/Waterloo – April 25
- Central DeWitt Cool School – May 8
- Marshalltown Cool School – May TBD
- Decorah Cool School – May TBD
Fall Plunges
- Davenport – October TBD
- Leon – October 10
- Siouxland – October TBD
- Dubuque – November TBD
- West Des Moines – December 5 (Raccoon River Park)
Plunger Tools
So, you’ve registered for the Plunge… Below are some tips and tools you can download and use to help you get ready for the big day!
- 2025 Incentives Flyer
- Polar Plunge 101
- Donation & Fundraising Questions
- Donation Impact
- Donor Receipts
- Donation Tracker
- How to raise $150 in 7 days
- Employer Matching Gifts
- Polar Plunge Icons
- Revenue Share
- Social Media Tool Kit
Too Chicken To Plunge?
Too chicken to take the Plunge? Scared of cold water? No problem, we’ve got something for you too! Register as a chicken and raise funds, receive your chicken t-shirt and prizes and then WATCH the Plunge!
