Can you brave the icy cold water in the middle of an Ohio winter? Jump right in at the The Polar Plunge at Fortress Obetz on Saturday, February 7, 2026 starting at 9:30 a.m.
Hundreds of participating Plungers will jump into a freezing pool of water to raise money for Special Olympics Ohio (and for bragging rights).
Pick a great costume and enter the costume contest before the plunge starting at 10:40 am.
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Columbus Polar Plunge schedule
9:30 am Check-in
10:40 am: Program begins
11 am Start the Plunge!
Fundraising Commitments for the Polar Plunge
Want to take the plunge for the #ChillOfALifetime?
- Register for $30 ($20 for Junior Plungers) and receive your Polar Plunge t-shirt!
- Raise $100 and be eligible to plunge and receive the Polar Plunge bucket hat
- Raise $300 and receive the Polar Plunge sling bag
- Raise $500 and receive the Polar Plunge blanket hoodie
- Raise $1,000 and receive the Polar Plunge full zip jacket
Click here for more information or to sign up to participate in the Polar Plunge.
NEW LOCATION 2026
Fortress Obetz
2015 Recreation Trail
Obetz, OH 43207
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Fortress Obetz
2015 Recreation Trail Obetz, OH 43207 (614) 409-4410
Obetz, OH 43207
614-409-4410
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