Special Olympics New Hanover County Polar Plunge & 5K
The day includes a 1-mile fun run and walk at 1:00 PM, a 5K at 1:30 PM, and the plunge from the beach north of the pier at 3:05 PM, plus vendors and food trucks. The event benefits Special Olympics New Hanover County.
Sources & data notes
Other sources: findarace.com, wwaytv3.com
Notes: Town staff memo to Council (Oct 14, 2026) requests road closures; Council action on the special event application is pending
Status: Verified · last checked 2026-10-18