EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE WEEKEND:
Date: February 6 - 7 , 2026
Location: Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront - 3001 Atlantic Ave.
Plunge Details:
- Plunge Registration & Check-In is located on the second floor of the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
- Hours of Operation are Friday between 2-7 pm and on Saturday from 10am-1pm.
- Incentives can be picked up on the second floor of the Hilton Oceanfront after you check-in at registration.
- Please allow enough time to check-in, pick-up incentives and make it to the beach before 1pm
- The Plunge Tent will be open from 10am - 2pm; stop by for food, drinks and great music!
- Plunge will take place at 1pm. For the safety of participants please keep an eye on the countdown clock and wait for our signal before making your splash.
- Public Parking for both the 5k Run/Waddle and Plunge are available at 31st, 25th and 19th Street garages for $10. Limited on-street parking is available.
Friday Details:
- 5k Run/Waddle is at 7pm and registration is filling fast! For more race information and to register, visit https://www.polarplunge.com/virginia-beach/5k-run-waddle
- The Pre-Plunge Party also kicks off the weekend from 7 - 10pm in the heated tent. It's free for all to enter so join the colony for food, drinks and music!
Don't forget - penguins like to party with friends! It's never too late to invite friends and family to join the colony or just make a donation to your page!
