Polar Plunge 5K

United States flag Salem, Oregon, United States

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Date 20 Feb, 2027
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Polar Plunge 5K

About the event

Polar Plunge is your chance to step out of your comfort zone by jumping into an unforgettable experience that directly impacts the lives of Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) athletes.

When you participate in the Plunge and/or 5K Event, you directly support upwards of 5,000+ SOOR athletes across the state and in your community.

Races offered

20Feb

Polar Plunge 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
10:00
Entry fee
0.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for February in Salem.

Temperature1.2° / 8.9°
Feels like-2.6° / 5.6°
Sunshine hours5h 34m
Rainfall4.6 mm
Snowfall0.5 cm
Wind10.5 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity86.0%
Max UV indexModerate (3.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:12
Sunset18:39

About Salem

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Salem is the capital city of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. Founded in 1842, it is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County.

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