8TH Annual
8th Annual Port Polar Plunge
8th Annual Port Polar Plunge is a swimming race on January 16, 2027 in Port Jervis, NY, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- January 16, 2027 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Swimming
From the Organizer
FREEZIN FOR A REASON
Take a "plunge" in the Delaware River at West End Beach in Port Jervis NY on Saturday January 16, 2027 (snow date January 23, 2027) to help raise money for the Special Operations Team of the Port Jervis Fire Department. Plunge time is 9:00 am. Registration fee is $25 OR you can get family, friends, co-workers, etc. to pledge you! (Pledges must total at least $25 but can total more!). Fire pits and warming (changing) tents will be on site!
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
34°
Typical Low
16°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Port Jervis, 1 mi from the venue.
About Port Jervis, NY
City Elevation
428 ft
Nearest Airport
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 8th Annual Port Polar Plunge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
73
Days to train
- Race
- 8th Annual Port Polar Plunge
- Date
- January 16, 2027
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8th Annual Port Polar Plunge
Jan 16, 2027