Name: Ice Breaker Challenge
Start: 2026-01-24
End: 2026-01-24
Location: Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

About the Event

Ice Breaker Challenge
Join us on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Lake Rowena for the Ice Breaker Challenge, a special community fundraiser in support of the Cambria County Swift Water Rescue Team and Cambria County S.E.R.T. Brave the chilly waters and make a splash at our 1st annual Ice Breaker Challenge. Participants will leap into icy water to raise funds and awareness. Whether you're plunging, cheering, or dressing up in your wildest costume, it’s a day of laughter, courage, and community spirit.

Parking will be located at Cambria County 911 Center - 401 Candlelight Dr. Ebensburg, PA 15931 - Buses will transport to Lake Rowena

Ice Breakers15 years old and up may brave the icy waters and show your support for our local first responders. Spectators are welcome to cheer on the plungers at no cost! Don’t wait—lock in your spot and claim your Ice Breaker Challenge shirt FREE with registration, but only until January 10! These first-edition shirts are built for bragging rights, and you’ll want one when you hit the finish line. (2XL & 3XL have and addition fee)

🔥 Level up your race day—grab an Ice Breaker towel or travel mug to keep the momentum going! Quantities are limited, and once race-day stock is gone, it’s game over.

❄️ Best Costume Contest & Local Eats ❄️
Kick off the fun by showing off your creativity in our Best Costume Contest—whether you go for silly, spirited, or full-on frosty, prizes await the coolest outfits! After the big splash, warm up and refuel with delicious bites from local food trucks serving up tasty favorites for the whole family.

🍻 Your favorite post-race drink will be available for purchase from (Local Fire Department) after your dunk to celebrate your victory Ice Breaker style. It’s all part of making the Ice Breaker Challenge a festive community celebration you won’t want to miss!

DJ Zay Brick will be here for the event!

This family-friendly event brings neighbors together for a day of fun, laughter, and community spirit—all while raising funds for the teams that keep us safe. Whether you’re taking the plunge or watching from the shore, your support makes a difference.

Races Offered

Ice Breaker Challenge 12:00pm start

Jan 24, 2026

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12:00

Ice Breaker Challenge 12:30pm start

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Distance — Ice Breaker Challenge 12:30pm start

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12:30

Ice Breaker Challenge 1:00pm start

Jan 24, 2026

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13:00

Ice Breaker Challenge 1:30pm start

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Distance — Ice Breaker Challenge 1:30pm start

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13:30

Ice Breaker Challenge 2:00pm start

Jan 24, 2026

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14:00

Ice Breaker Challenge 2:30pm start

Jan 24, 2026

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14:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Ebensburg.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -5.9° / 1.2°

wb_sunny -11.8° / -3.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.5 /

water_drop 80.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -5.9° / 1.2°

wb_sunny -11.8° / -3.5°

air 15.5 km/h

water_drop 80.1%

About Ebensburg

The Borough of Ebensburg is a borough and the county seat of Cambria County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is located 25 miles (40 km) west of Altoona and surrounded by Cambria Township. It is situated in the Allegheny Mountains at about 2,140 feet (650 m) above sea level. Ebensburg is located in a rich bituminous coal region. In the past, sawmills, tanneries, wool mills, and a foundry operated there. The number of residents in 1900 was 1,574, and in 1910, 1,978. The population was 3,351 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.