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Southwestern Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Montana

Event TagsRegistration RequiredSouthwestern Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Montanasat31jan3:00 pm4:00 pmStodden Park, Butte, MT 59701

Event Details

The Southwestern Polar Plunge is a premier Butte event held in conjunction with the SnoFlinga Winter Festival, giving plungers and spectators the chance to enjoy a full day of winter festivities. Proceeds from the plunge support Special Olympics Montana athletes and teams across the Butte, Anaconda, Dillon, and Deer Lodge regions.

The Polar Plunge is primarily organized, promoted, and conducted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Montana. Same-day registration and check-in begin at 1:30 PM at Ridgewaters.

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Snoflinga and Ability MT have teamed up to ensure people with disabilities can participate in the activities. This includes providing equipment for mobility needs and/or adaptive coaching methods. If you’re unsure whether these activities are possible for you, please complete the assistance request form before registering to explore ways we can remove barriers to participation.

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Bonus: Summit Recovery Lounge Wood-fired Sauna
Summit Recovery Lounge will be at Stodden Park from 10:00am–4:00pm with a mobile wood-fired sauna. Embracing the heat and help boost circulation, support recovery, sharpen focus, and build mental resilience. Step into the sauna and leave feeling clearer, calmer, and more energized. Whether you are racing, spectating, or just enjoying the festival, come warm up and recharge together.

Time

January 31, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-07:00)

Location

Stodden Park

Butte, MT 59701

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Special Olympics Montana

Our mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

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