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You KNOW it’s really cold when the Polar Plunge gets postponed!

But that’s what happened in January, when Winter decided to stay a while, bringing cold, snow, and ice for weeks. Due to those extreme cold and weather conditions, organizers rescheduled the Law Enforcement Torch Run Cincinnati Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Ohio. Now that warmer temps have intermittently set in, the event is set for Saturday, March 21, at The Banks, outside Holy Grail Tavern and Grille on Freedom Way.

The event invites plungers to take an icy dip to support athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state. The plunge will take place outside Holy Grail Tavern and Grille on Freedom Way.

Polar Plunge Timeline

9 a.m. – Registration at Holy Grail Tavern and Grille

10:10 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies

10:30 a.m. – Jumps begin (two at a time)

1:30 p.m. – Event concludes

The Cincinnati Polar Plunge is part of a statewide series benefiting Special Olympics Ohio athletes. Individuals and teams raise funds to support year-round sports training, competitions, leadership opportunities, and health programming at no cost to athletes or their families. Costumes, team themes, and friendly rivalry are all part of the tradition.

The good news is, you still have time to pull your team together and maybe even get in a bit of practice! Participants may join in-person or contribute virtually with their teams. Registration and information can be found at support.sooh.org/polarplunge.

Special Olympics Ohio is part of a global inclusion movement using sport, health, education, and leadership programs to empower people with intellectual disabilities. The organization provides year-round sports training and competition at no cost for more than 20,000 athletes statewide.