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!
2025 Polar Plunge® Locations
Spring Plunges
- Council Bluffs – March 1 (Full Fledged Brewing Co)
- Iowa City/Cedar Rapids – March 8 (Iowa Memorial Union-Hubbard Park)
- Iowa State University Greek Plunge (Ames) – April 4
- Cedar Falls/Waterloo – April 26 (George Wyth State Park)
- Marshalltown Cool School – May 2
- Central DeWitt Cool School – May 7
- Decorah Cool School – May 15
Fall Plunges
- Davenport – October 4 (The Ridge Social Drinkery)
- Siouxland – October 25 (O’Connor Heating & Cooling)
- Dubuque – November 8 (7 Hills Brewing Company)
- West Des Moines – December 6 (Raccoon River Park Beach & Nature Lodge)
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!
