Polar Bear Plunge & 5K

by City of Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department· Wimberley, TX

What to Expect

REGISTRATION FOR 2026 IS OPEN!

Duration

  • 9:15am : Event Check-In
  • 9:30am: Stretching/Warmup
  • 10:00am: 5K Begins
  • 11:15am: 5K Ends
  • 11:30am: Awards Ceremony
  • 12:30pm: Polar Bear Plunge Ends

About

Celebrate the New Year on January 3rd with Blue Hole Regional Park's annual Polar Bear Plunge & 5K trail run! This event brings people together to start the new year off with a splash! The 5K route begins in Blue Hole, winds through our Hike and Bike Trail, and ends with a plunge into the ice-cold waters of Cypress Creek! There are food and drink vendors, lawn games and prizes, a fire at the fire pit, and more!

Registration

Registration opens November 1st. Tickets will go fast.
$30 per person - Earlybird (11/1 - 11/15)
$35 per person - Registration
$45 per person - Day of registration

Children under the age of 10 run for free! If you would like a shirt, children must register at full price.

Note

Included in registration is admission to participate in the 5K, a special event t-shirt, drink tickets, and a swag bag.
If you are just plunging, you do not need a ticket.
Make sure to bring a change of clothes!

Address

Blue Hole Regional Park

Pricing

Participant$35
Youth Participant · Under 10 Years OldFree

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refunds will be issued for cancellations. If the City of Wimberley cancels the program due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, customers will receive an email notice and a full refund. No-shows will be charged the full price.

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