Long Island polar plunge schedule 2025-2026
Color-coordinated participants run into chilly water at Tobay Beach in Massapequa during the Town of Oyster Bay polar plunge. Credit: Tom Lambui/Tom Lambui
No matter the temperature, the challenge of a plunge into icy water for a good cause is enough to get swimmers suited up this winter. Register in advance and don't look back. Those who want to avoid the chill can cheer on the participants.
❄️ FEBRUARY ❄️
NORTH HEMPSTEAD POLAR PLUNGE
North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington; 631-254-1465, polarplungeny.org
Date Feb. 7, registration at 9-10 a.m., plunge at 10:15 a.m.
Cost $25 suggested donation
More info Benefits the athletes of the Special Olympics. Raise at least $150 to receive an official plunge sweatshirt.
❄️ MARCH ❄️
POLAR PLUNGE
Long Beach, 552 Long Beach Rd., St. James; 516-521-7234, smithtownchildrensfoundation.com/events
Date March 7, 10 a.m. registration, plunge at 11 a.m.
Cost $30 for single dip, $50 for two, $25 for group of 5 or more; $20 for virtual plunge
More info Be cold for a cause for the Smithtown Children's Foundation. All registered will receive a commemorative T-shirt.
LONG BEACH POLAR BEAR SUPER BOWL OCEAN SPLASH
Riverside Boulevard, Long Beach; 212-957-9474, ext. 4583, wish.org/newyork
Date March 15
Cost Donation accepted
More info Benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY POLAR PLUNGE
Tobay Beach, Ocean Parkway east of Jones Beach, Massapequa; 631-254-1465, polarplungeny.org
David Hees, of Wheatley Heights, runs through freezing water at Tobay Beach. Credit: Tom Lambui/Tom Lambui
Date March 28, registration at 9-10:30 a.m., plunge at 11 a.m.
Cost $25 suggested donation
More info Benefits the athletes of the Special Olympics. Raise at least $150 to receive an official plunge sweatshirt.
