Virginia Beach Event Information

Here is everything you need to know about your icy dip in the Atlantic

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE WEEKEND:

Date: February 6-7 , 2026
Location: Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront - 3001 Atlantic Ave.

Plunge Details:

  • Plunge Registration & Check-In is located on the second floor of the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
    • Hours of Operation are Friday between 2-7 pm and on Saturday from 10am-1pm.
  • Incentives can be picked up on the second floor of the Hilton Oceanfront after you check-in at registration.
  • Please allow enough time to check-in, pick-up incentives and make it to the beach before 1pm
  • The Plunge Tent will be open from 10am - 2pm; stop by for food, drinks and great music
  • Plunge will take place at 1pm. For the safety of participants please keep an eye on the countdown clock and wait for our signal before making your splash.
  • Public Parking is availbale at 31st, 25th and 19th Street garages for $10. Limited on-street parking is available.

Friday Details:

  • 5k Run/Waddle registration is COMING SOON . For more race information visit https://www.polarplunge.com/virginia-beach/5k-run-waddle
  • The Pre-Plunge Party kicks off the weekend from 7-10pm in the heated tent. It's free for all to enter so join the colony for food, drinks and music!

Don't forget - penguins like to party with friends! It's never to late to invite friends and family to join the colony or just make a donation to your page!

Virginia Beach FAQs

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