The New Year's Plunge
The New Year's Plunge is a running and swimming race on January 1, 2027 in Billings, MT, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (99 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sports
- RunningSwimming
From the Organizer
Start your New Year with a splash of adventure! Join us at Lake Elmo for the New Year’s Plunge, a refreshing way to kick off the year surrounded by community, crisp air, and a little bit of crazy fun. Run or walk around Lake Elmo, then celebrate your finish with an optional polar plunge into the icy waters to welcome the year with energy and courage! Have no fear, we have heated tents on site for you to hang out before you head home.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just here for the plunge and laughs, this event is all about starting fresh, having fun, and saying Yes. You. Can. in the new year!
Each registration includes:
- 1 Towel (Register by 12/20)
- 1 Free Drink from 105 Brewery
- Post-Plunge Heated Tents & Drinks
We will have Billings Fish & Wildlife on site to talk about ice fishing and snow shoeing around the area. Learn how you can continue to be active even in the cold months around the area.
Start Times:
- 10:00AM for 5K Runners
- 10:15AM for 1.5 Mile Walkers/Runners (1 Lap)
- Plunge-Only Participants can go any time between 10:05 - 11:00AM.
- The post-run plunge is optional. We will have a water team on site to assist until 11:00am. Take your time or hop right in!
Packet Pickup will be at 105 Brewing.
- Thursday, December 31st from 3:00 - 6:00PM.
- Address: 815 Yellowstone River Road, Billings, MT 59105
- Race Day Pick-Up is available starting at 9:30AM by the bathroom building.
Same-day registration will be open from 9:30AM - 10:00AM. Find the 406 Race Series table under the heated tents.
Any questions can go to mary406race@gmail.com
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
35°
Typical Low
17°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Billings Logan Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
About Billings, MT
Population
118,321
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,226 ft
Nearest Airport
BIL
Billings Logan International Airport · 1 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The New Year's Plunge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
99
Days to train
- Race
- The New Year's Plunge
- Date
- January 1, 2027
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Open Water Swimming
Open water races take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. Distances can run anywhere from a short 500m swim to 10K marathon events. Just you and the water.
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The New Year's Plunge
Jan 1, 2027