Polar Run 5K and Reindeer Plunge
Polar Run 5K and Reindeer Plunge is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Center Junction, IA, with entry fees from $7 to $25.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $7–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Gather you friends, family, neighbors, and even that adventurous kid down the street (with parental permission, of course!) for a winter adventure like no other! Imagine this: a thrilling 5K run through beautiful Central Park followed by an exhilarating jump into a freezing lake.
Join us on December 19th to work off some of those holiday calories and embrace the great outdoors. Be prepared for a little shivering and possibly some questionable life choices, all while making unforgettable memories.
A portion of your fee will support one of the three Jones County School Athletic Boosters that you choose, listed below. So while you are braving the cold, you're also giving back.
-Anamosa Athletic Boosters
-Monticello Athletic Boosters
-Midland Athletic Boosters
Events:
Candy Cane 800 Meter Run (ages 10 and under) @ 12:45 PM
Polar Run 5K @ 1PM
Reindeer Plunge Only @ 2 PM
Award Divisions:
Candy Cane 800 M Run (ages 10 & under)- trophies will be given to 1st place boy and 1st place girl
Polar Run 5K- medals will be given to top three places in all age divisions and genders:
12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+
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
32°
Typical Low
15°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Anamosa 1 Wnw, 8 mi from the venue.
About Center Junction, IA
Nearest Airport
DBQ
Dubuque Regional Airport · 29 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 136 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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73
Days to train
- Race
- Polar Run 5K and Reindeer Plunge
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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Polar Run 5K and Reindeer Plunge
Dec 19, 2026