The 32nd annual Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights will take place Saturday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. The event benefits Special Olympics New Jersey and is expected to be one of the largest in its history.
Check-in and on-site registration open at 9 a.m. at Blaine Avenue. Participants will head to the beach at 11:30 a.m. before making the plunge in front of Spicy Cantina. The event is organized by New Jersey Law Enforcement as part of its year-round fundraising efforts through the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Plungers will enter the beach through designated access points and must present a wristband at security checkpoints. Spectators will not be permitted on the beach due to crowd management concerns. A livestream will be available for remote viewing.
Registration is open online, with tiered fundraising minimums based on sign-up dates. Participants who meet fundraising thresholds can earn event incentives.
The event draws thousands of participants each year, raising funds to support programming for Special Olympics New Jersey athletes.
Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge Registration
If you are interested in attending or participating, you can head to the Polar Bear Plunge site.
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