Polar Bear Dip & Dash

Event Location:

5k: Starts at Back Cove parking area (across from Hannaford)

Polar Dip: East End Beach (Cutter Street)

Click here to carpool! The Back Cove parking area is located at 80 Preble Street Extension, Portland, ME 04101.

View a map  of parking area for the 5k

Event Schedule:

9 am – 10:45 am Registration for 5k: Back Cove parking area, located across from Hannaford (only dipping? Register at the East End Beach by 11:30)

11 am 5k Run: leaving from the Back Cove parking lot and ending at East End Beach

12 pm Polar Bear Dip: After pausing for a brief photo, we’ll count down to the plunge!

12:15 Shuttle: Leaving in roughly 15 minute increments, a shuttle will take participants back to their cars at the Back Cove parking lot.

Fundraising Prizes:

Mountain Biking Vacation Package ($1,000 +)
Raise $1,000 and receive a mountain biking vacation package at BackCountry Excursions in Parsonsfield, Maine. Also receive framed polar bear print, fleece, hand-made mug, towel, and water bottle.

Framed Polar Bear Print ($750 +) 
When you raise $750 or more in pledges, you will receive a framed polar bear print plus a Patagonia fleece, stainless steel water bottle, and cozy beach towel

Patagonia Sweater ($500 +) 
When you raise $500 or more in pledges, you will receive a Patagonia sweater plus a hand-made mug, stainless steel water bottle, and cozy beach towel.

Hand-made Dip & Dash Mug ($250 +) 
When you raise $250 or more in pledges, you will receive a one-of-a-kind commemorative hand-made polar bear clay mug plus the stainless steel water bottle and cozy beach towel.

Dip & Dash water bottle ($100 +) 
When you raise $100 or more, you will receive a stainless steel BPA-free water bottle, made in the USA, featuring the event logo and media sponsor WCLZ plus the event towel.

Dip & Dash Towel ($50 +) 
When you raise $50 or more in pledges, you will receive a cozy Dip & Dash towel provided by sponsor Lee Auto Malls.