Delight at watching other people freeze their tail ends off as they take a plunge for a good cause in Aquatic Park for the Dash and Splash, a benefit the Special Olympics of Northern California.

Unlike the Escape From Alcatraz triathlon, these nearly 1,000 brave souls won’t be swimming, just braving it—some in wacky costumes—for a quick, but agonizing dip in the chilly waters of the SF Bay.

 

2019 “Dash and Splash”

Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 9:30 am to 1 pm
Aquatic Park, 900 Beach St, SF
FREE to watch

The 3K/5K Fun Run/Walk travels through San Francisco’s most beautiful neighborhoods and is just as crazy and fun as the plunge itself with wacky costumes. Runners and walkers can pay a flat registration fee or raise additional funds for the Special Olympics.

2019 Event Schedule*

9 am – Registration opens for the 3K/5K
10 am – Race begins
10:30 am – Registration opens for the Polar Plunge
10:30 am – Breakfast service begins
11:30 am – Costume judging & awards
Noon – Polar Plunge
1 pm – Beer and wine service ends
*Subject to change