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Madison Polar Plunge
Monona, WI · Quirky
- When
- February 13, 2027
- Where
- Lottes Park · Monona · WI
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
A charity cold water plunge into Lake Monona at Lottes Park benefiting Special Olympics Wisconsin, part of a statewide plunge series in its 25th year. The 2026 edition drew more than 800 participants across two days.
The history within reach
- Madison Polar Plungesame spot
A charity cold water plunge into Lake Monona at Lottes Park benefiting Special Olympics Wisconsin, part of a statewide plunge series in its 25th year.
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