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Sun, Feb 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Location:
5153 Marsh Rd
Okemos, Michigan
48864
United States
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3.1 Miles 5k Run

Race postponed - New date Sunday, February 22nd

2026 Polar Splash & Dash

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Event Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm

Location: Central Park

Bundle up and join Meridian Township Parks & Recreation for a fun and frosty day of racing, family activities, and an invigorating Polar Plunge! This event also serves as a fundraiser for the Meridian Cares program, helping provide emergency assistance to community members facing urgent financial needs. Your participation directly supports neighbors in need throughout the Township.

Event Day Schedule

10:30am – Event Opens / Check-in inside Administration Building

12:00pm – Polar 5K Race Begins

12:15pm – Family Dash Begins

1:45pm-2:15pm - 5k Race Awards Announced

2:30pm – Polar Plunge

Race Day Check-In Information

5k Racers can check-in on race day starting at 10:30 am. There will not be an early check-in at Playmakers as previously posted. All family dash runners and plungers must check in the Township Administration Building.

Race participants will receive their bib, safety pins, and route map at check-in.

Polar Plunge participants will receive a plunge wristband and safety instructions.

Race Details

Polar 5K – 12:00pm

Timed race on a marked 5K course.

Water and first-aid available at the finish line.

Awards and results will be posted in the Township Administration Building where check-ins occurred.

Family Dash – 12:15pm

Non-timed, family-friendly run/walk.

Strollers and young children welcome.

Route is fully marked and monitored by staff and volunteers.

Polar Plunge Details – 2:30pm

Plungers will be called in small groups and/or by family.

Proper rescue personnel will be on site at all times.

Warming stations and hot coco will be available immediately after exiting the water.

Participants must wear footwear that secures to their feet (no flip-flops)

This 5k race is timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

.For more information about the event, visit bit.ly/2026PolarSplashDash.

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