Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge- Wildwood

The Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood, presented by Law Enforcement Torch Run, is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics New Jersey athletes by jumping into the frigid Atlantic waters during January.

Plunge Schedule and Location

Saturday, January 17, 2026

10:00 a.m. – Registration Opens

12:45 p.m. – Plungers head to the beach

1:00 p.m. – PLUNGE!!!

1:15 p.m. – Lunch

The Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood is so much more than an icy dip into the Atlantic Ocean. Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health screenings to thousands of athletes. All of these programs and services are always completely FREE thanks to fundraising events like the Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood