The Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics takes place with thousands of participants. Approximately $2.4million was raised this year.

The Polar Bear Plunge is now the Torch Run's biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics, with all the proceeds benefitting athletes through programming and health screenings, Davis said.

Plungers ran into the cold Chesapeake Bay this weekend marking the 29th annual Special Olympics Maryland Polar Bear Plunge. Check out photos from the cold event.

Midland Park lost a beloved police officer, and while still mourning him, the borough is celebrating his life.

Cold temperatures didn’t stop a huge crowd from participating in the 122nd Annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year’s Day Plunge.

The 122nd Annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year’s Day Plunge started at 11 a.m. on Jan. 1, gathering more than 4,000 people.

The Swimmin’ Women take the plunge in their version of the Polar Bear Plunge at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg. The Swimmin’ Women plunged again for their 5th year to raise money for the Special ...

NEKOOSA, Wis. (WSAW) - A frigid New Year’s morning tradition is back to start 2025 in Nekoosa with the Polar Bear Plunge. It’s of course the event where people take a swim to ring in the New Year.

Many people across the United States and beyond welcome the new year with a run into the water, known as a Polar Bear Plunge. It's a New Year's Day tradition in Canada and the Netherlands.