5K Run/ Walk
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- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:30
- Entry fee
- $25.00
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Island Head Polar Plunge & 5K
January 1, 2027 | Coligny Beach | Hilton Head Island, SC
Start the New Year with a Run, a Plunge, and a Purpose!
Kick off 2027 with one of Hilton Head Island's most exciting New Year's Day traditions! Join us at Coligny Beach for the Island Head Polar Plunge & 5K, a morning of fitness, fun, community, and giving back.
Whether you're looking to start the year with a scenic 5K along Hilton Head's beautiful beaches, brave the chilly Atlantic Ocean for the annual Polar Plunge, or simply cheer on friends and family, there's something for everyone!
Event Schedule
9:30 AM – Beach 5K: Start the year strong with a beautiful 3.1-mile run along the beach.
10:15 AM – Giveaway: Stick around for your chance to win exciting prizes!
11:00 AM – Polar Plunge: Take the ultimate New Year's Day challenge and charge into the Atlantic Ocean with hundreds of fellow participants!
More Than Just an Event
The Island Head Polar Plunge & 5K is about bringing our community together, creating lasting memories, and starting the year by making a positive impact. A portion of event proceeds will support local charitable causes.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and make this New Year's Day one to remember.
New Year. New Traditions. One Cold Plunge.
We'll see you on the beach January 1st!
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Hilton Head Island is a resort town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It is a barrier island within the South Carolina Lowcountry, located 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Savannah, Georgia, and 95 miles (153 km) southwest of Charleston. The year-round population was 37,661 at the 2020 census, although during the peak of summer vacation season the population can swell to 150,000. It is the principal city of the Hilton Head Island metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 232,523 in 2023.
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