Minneapolis Frozen 5K & Polar Plunge
Minneapolis, MN
- 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
2021 EVENT POSTPONED FROM MARCH. *** The Frozen 5K run before the Plunge is back for another year! Register today for a 5K race around Bde Maka Ska, followed by a full day of Polar Plunge and much more! If you would like to dash and splash, you must register … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Apr 17):
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| H (°F) | 48 | 49 | 52 | 44 | 57 |
| L (°F) | 39 | 29 | 41 | 25 | 44 |
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Always a Great Race for a Great Cause
The Frozen 5K occurred at Lake Nokomis for a second year, and this time added a slight hill so that the start could also be the finish line, unlike last … MORE
The Frozen 5K occurred at Lake Nokomis for a second year, and this time added a slight hill so that the start could also be the finish line, unlike last year in which we ran around the lake and needed about a tenth of a mile beyond the start. It was 36°, so much warmer than last year as well. Great swag, particularly for dogs, and a nicer finisher medal than last year.
Great Race for a Great Cause
Easy enough course to run around Lake Nokomis before doing the Polar Plunge. It was 27°F at the start, but with wind chill it felt like 23°F. MORE
Easy enough course to run around Lake Nokomis before doing the Polar Plunge. It was 27°F at the start, but with wind chill it felt like 23°F.
Frozen 5k - Polar Plunge event
I didn't plunge this year, only ran. It was at a different lake this year, kind of nice to have a different place to run. It's always fun to be … MORE
I didn’t plunge this year, only ran. It was at a different lake this year, kind of nice to have a different place to run. It’s always fun to be challenged running in Minnesota in the winter. The course was in pretty good condition so was able to keep my speed somewhat decent, didn’t have a ton of ice to slide across. The shirt was nice but very large, the smallest was huge. There was a medal this year, which a nice plus. There was not much in snacks after and it was a little confusing where we could go after. We realized we were in a tent for plungers and certain company teams only and should not have been there.
Frozen 5K (Polar Plunge event)
This is my second year doing this, takes place before the Minneapolis Polar Plunge begins. It's a Fun Run, no chip timing but they do have a clock up and … MORE
This is my second year doing this, takes place before the Minneapolis Polar Plunge begins. It’s a Fun Run, no chip timing but they do have a clock up and it’s scenic run around Lake Bde Maka Ska. There is a lot going on with the plunge gearing up, a live band, beer tent and food trucks. The shirts are great and you can earn more gear by raising funds for Special Olympics. Great cause, good fun and a great way to warm up before taking the plunge if you want to participate in that!