The New Year's Plunge

Events:
  • : 1.5 Mile Run/Walk (1 Loop) + Plunge :

Race Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Start Time: 10:00 am
Location:
Address: 2300 Lake Elmo Drive
City: Billings
State/Terr: Montana
Zip: 59105
Country: USA
Description: Start your New Year with a splash of adventure! Join us at Lake Elmo for the New Year’s Plunge, a refreshing way to kick off the year surrounded by community, crisp air, and a little bit of crazy fun. Run or walk around Lake Elmo (1.5 Miles), then celebrate your finish with an optional polar plunge into the icy waters to welcome the year with energy and courage! Have no fear, we have heated tents on site for you to hang out before you head home.  Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just here for the plunge and laughs, this event is all about starting fresh, having fun, and saying Yes. You. Can. in the new year! Each registration includes:
  • 1 Knit Beanie (First 100 participants)
  • 1 Free Drink from 105 Brewery
  • Post-Plunge Heated Tents & Drinks
We will have Billings Fish & Wildlife on site to talk about ice fishing and snow shoeing around the area. Learn how you can continue to be active even in the cold months around the area.  Start Times:
  • 10:00AM for 3 Mile Runners (2 Laps)
  • 10:15AM for 1.5 Mile Walkers/Runners (1 Lap)
  • Plunge-Only Participants can go any time between 10:05 - 11:00AM. 
  • The post-run plunge is optional. We will have a water team on site to assist until 11:00am. Take your time or hop right in! 
Packet Pickup will be at 105 Brewing.
  • Wednesday, December 31st from 3:00 - 6:00PM.
  • Address: 815 Yellowstone River Road, Billings, MT 59105
  • Race Day Pick-Up is available starting at 9:30AM by the large tents. 
Same-day registration will be open from 9:30AM - 10:00AM. Find the 406 Race Series table under the heated tents.  Any questions can go to mary406race@gmail.com 
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