Sadie Hawkins Shuffle 5K and Polar Plunge

About the Event

Get ready to tease your hair, pop that collar, and bust a move at Montgomery Whitewater’s first annual Sadie Hawkins Shuffle 5K & Polar Plunge, presented by MAX Credit Union Saturday, February 14th.

Hearts will be racing as runners hit the trail for the Sadie Hawkins Shuffle: a 5K run that’ll get your adrenaline pumping faster than dancing to a Bon Jovi power ballad. Lace up those high-tops, grab your date, and moonwalk your way through a course that’s got more rhythm than an 80’s mixtape.

Turn up the tempo with the Polar Plunge, where the dance floor meets the shoreline. Big hair meets cold water as you and your Valentine run hand-in-hand into an icy beat drop. It's heart-pounding, unforgettable, and guaranteed to mess up all that Aqua Net.

The Polar Plunge is included in 5K entries. Registration for Polar Plunge only (no race, no t-shirt) is $15.

Sign up by Monday, February 2nd, 2026, to guarantee your official commemorative race t-shirt and post-race beverage! Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for participants registered after this date.

RACE PACKET PICK UP
Date: Friday, February 13th
Time: 3:00-6:00 pm
Location: Montgomery Whitewater Main Breezeway Entry (adjacent to the Outfitter Store)

RACE DAY

8:00 am: Packet Pick Up / Check In

9:00 am - Sadie Hawkins Shuffle 5K
10:00 am - Polar Plunge
10:30 am - 5K Race results and awards

Don’t forget a towel and a change of clothes!

All participants will receive a 20% discount on ice skating and the ropes course for February 14th at Montgomery Whitewater!

Please note that this event will be held rain or shine! In extreme inclement weather, we reserve the right to cancel the event for participant safety without refunds.

Races Offered

5K and Polar Plunge

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

Polar Plunge + Event T-Shirt

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — Polar Plunge + Event T-Shirt

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$30.00

Polar Plunge Only - NO Event T-Shirt

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — Polar Plunge Only - NO Event T-Shirt

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$15.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Montgomery.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.5° / 19.4°

wb_sunny 5.7° / 17.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.8 /

water_drop 72.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.5° / 19.4°

wb_sunny 5.7° / 17.4°

air 11.8 km/h

water_drop 72.5%

About Montgomery

Learn more about the host city, Montgomery.

Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, in the River Heritage region of the state. Montgomery has also been recognized nationally for its downtown revitalization and new urbanism projects.