Polar Bear Run and Plunge
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Polar Bear Run and Plunge Information
Location:
Big Stone Gap Visitor Center
306 Wood Avenue E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Date:
Feb 7th, 2026
Description:
5K Frozen Race with a Polar Plunge at the finish.
Start/Finish will be at the Big Stone Fap Visitor’s Center.
**Option to Plunge only or Race with Plunge but registration fee is the same.
All contestants partaking in the Plunge are highly encouraged to bring towels and a dry change of clothing because you will want to hang around for the rest of the Polar Festival. Adult beverages will be available to knock off the chill. Directly after the run the Chilly Chili Cook-Off ,music, food and fun for all.
This is an official timed event with awards for Overall Top Female and Male & Age Group Awards.
**Option to Plunge only or Race with Plunge but registration fee is the same.
All contestants partaking in the Plunge are highly encouraged to bring towels and a dry change of clothing because you will want to hang around for the rest of the Polar Festival. Adult beverages will be available to knock off the chill. Directly after the run the Chilly Chili Cook-Off ,music, food and fun for all.
This is an official timed event with awards for Overall Top Female and Male & Age Group Awards.
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