Date and Time
Friday Feb 27, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
Check in and day of registration 10:00am -11:30am Plunge begins at Noon
Location
Friday, February 27 Marist University 3399 North Road Poughkeepsie
Saturday, February 28 Heritage Financial Park 1500 NY – 9D Wappingers Falls, NY
Sunday, March 1 Eastdale Village 10 Otto Way Poughkeepsie, NY
Fees/Admission
Minimum fundraising amount is $125 per person to plunge and to receive the 2026 Polar Plunge hoodie.
Contact Information
Susanne O'Neil, Director of Development Special Olympics New York
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Description
This year, the Special Olympics Polar Plunge in Dutchess County is turning up the excitement with a full weekend of fun and fundraising!
Choose your plunge—or go all in and take on the Tri-Fecta Challenge by jumping at all three locations with our brand-new mobile plunge unit, traveling across the county all weekend long.
Plunge Weekend Schedule:
• Friday, February 27 – Marist University
• Saturday, February 28 – Heritage Financial Park (formerly Dutchess Stadium)
• Sunday, March 1 – Eastdale Village Town Centre
The Trifecta Challenge: Plunge all three days, fundraise a minimum of $500 per person, earn an exclusive Trifecta Finisher Medal
Rally your friends, family, fellow chamber members, coworkers, classmates, teachers, and neighbors - and get ready for Freezin’ for a Reason supporting Special Olympics New York!
Are you ready to make a splash?
Sign up, show up, and suit up—it’s time to make a difference! #inclusionrevolution
