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Join us for the O'Plunge on March 14
The Polar Bear Plunge, entering its 19th year, has become one of the most popular events in the state of Delaware. The uniqueness of this event, unlike many others, is that it spans all genders, age groups, income levels, and every demographic area of the state, with participation often extending beyond our borders. It truly is a state-wide family and friends’ event!
We hope you will join us on St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 12 - 14, to be part of what we anticipate to be a record-setting event.
Please note that daylight saving time starts Plunge weekend and so don't forget to "plunge" your clocks forward on Saturday night so you aren't late for the 1 p.m. Plunge.
Recent News and Events
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE RUN AND THE PLUNGE NOW CLOSED
But you can still run and/or plunge! Just come register as a "day-of" participant in either event. We are expecting record crowds at both events, so make sure you can say you were part of Delaware's largest run and plunge to date!
For registration times and locations, click here.
Online registration ends March 9
Online registration for both the Run to the Plunge and the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge will be open through the day on Tuesday, March 9. After that, anyone wishing to register for either event must do so at the event.
Run to the Plunge time changed to 2 p.m.
The start time for the Run to the Plunge on Saturday, March 13, is 2 p.m.
THE 2010 LEWES POLAR BEAR PLUNGE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 12-14.
Plunge sweatshirt and Run to the Plunge shirt logos unveiled
This year's official Lewes Polar Bear Plunge sweatshirt logo was unveiled on Monday. All Bears taking the dip into the ocean receive an official Lewes Polar Bear sweatshirt. Pre-registered Bears get them on the day of the event, all others will have theirs mailed out after the event. Having yours to show off at work or school on Monday is one more reason to pre-register for the Plunge. To see the 2010 sweatshirt logo, click here. To see the shirt logo for the Run to the Plunge, click here.
2009 POLAR BEAR FACTS & INFORMATION
*Total Bears: 2923 (new record)
*Money Raised: $490,000
*Air temperature: 53° (ties record for warmest)
*Water temperature : 40 °
*Click here to see photos of the entire 2009 Plunge Festival
*Click here for 2009 Run to the Plunge results.
PLUNGE FESTIVAL POSTER UNVEILED
Michael Strunk and Schmidt Ad & Design have produced an original piece of art depicting the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge Festival. All Bear's raising over $500 will receive the collectible and they will be sold for $5 at all souvenir locations. The artists will be at registration on Saturday to re-mark the poster. To see the poster, click here.
ARTICLES AND PICTURES FROM THE 2009 PLUNGE
Click here to read updated articles and view pictures taken throughout the 2009 Plunge Festival.
SHARE YOUR PLUNGE STORIES!
This is an opportunity for our Plungers to tell their stories: Why they plunge. How they started. What keeps them going. Who they plunge with. Share your plunge story with us.
Questions? Please contact us at info@sode.org or 302-831-4653