​Every year, thousands of people jump into freezing cold water to support Special Olympics Arkansas. By plunging with us, they help bring opportunity and inclusion to over 19,500 Special Olympics athletes and young athletes across the state. Arkansas has 19 plunges that make up our Polar Plunge season. Every plunge location is unique, click below to find the best way for you to    take the plunge!

To create an online fundraising page or to download the registration form, click on the plunge location below!

January 31, 2026

• Paragould
• Saline County
• Texarkana

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​February 7, 2026

• Blytheville
• Fort Smith
• Russellville

February 14, 2026

• ​Beaver Lake
• Hot Springs​​
• Wynne

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​February 19, 2026

• El Dorado

February 21, 2026

• Central Arkansas
• Logan County​
• Greenbrier​
• Searcy​​​​

​February 24, 2026

• Jonesboro

​February 28, 2026

• Batesville
• Mountain Home
• Pine Bluff

March 6, 2026

• ​Super Plunge complete 24 plunges
  ​ in 24 hours
  Click to apply!​ Click for flyer!

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Helpful Links

• Plunge Waiver Form    
• Plunge Contacts
• Plunge Checklist
• Plunge Donor Receipts
• Plunge  Off Line Donation Tracker ​​​
• Cool School Challenge​

Plunge FAQ's

• General Information
• ​What to Expect

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Sponsorship Opportunities!
​Do you work for a company that has team spirit? We love our sponsors and offer highly visible state-wide benefits along with passes to Plunge as a team. Your corporate team can fundraise towards its sponsorship too. 
​Click here for more!

Volunteer Opportunities!
​We could not accomplish the work we do without our incredible volunteers! We have a variety of volunteer opportunities at each plunge location available. If you are interested in volunteering please reach out to our   plunge contacts here.

Fundraising Made Simple!

• Click on plunge location  above to set up an online fundraising page
• Ask your family and friends to donate online through your online donation page
• ​​Print and bring a copy of your donation page with you on plunge day.

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