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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

New Year's Day Lake George Polar Plunge

About 1,000 people in swimsuits and costumes dash into Lake George in waves of 400 on New Year's Day, a tradition since 1973.

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Fun Run Atlas · New York

Holiday and seasonal · Lake George, NY

New Year's Day Lake George Polar Plunge is a holiday fun run in Lake George, New York, with a verified date of January 1, 2027.

ConfirmedFamily friendlyCostumes encouraged
When
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Start 1:00 PM (first wave)
New Year's Day
Where
Shepard Park Beach
Canada Street
Lake George, NY 12845 · Warren
Directions
Entry
$20 (lakegeorge.com); $10 per adktaste.com
Organized by
Duffy's Tavern
Since 1973
Official siteDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • polar plunge
  • lake
  • costumes common
  • waves of 400
  • after-party

2026 Season completed

January 1, 2026

  • Thu, Jan 1, 2026

2027 Confirmed

January 1, 2027

  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

About the run

Plungers register at Duffy's Tavern on New Year's Eve or Day and enter the lake at Shepard Park Beach starting at 1 PM, followed by a party at Duffy's.

The run

Distances
Lake plunge (no timed run)
Occasion
New Year's Day
Season
Winter
Swag
Long-sleeve plunge shirt available for purchase
Field
About 1,000
Benefits
Shriners Hospital for Children (Springfield) and Lake George Volunteer Fire Department (per 2026 listing)

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.