Join us for the 10th Annual Santa Barbara County Polar Plunge on June 2, 2024 at Leadbetter Beach!

Join Special Olympics Santa Barbara County along with our local law enforcement agencies, firefighters, sponsors, and supporters by taking the Plunge at Leadbetter Beach. Run, walk, or dance into the chilly waters of Leadbetter Beach on Sunday, June 2 to raise funds for Special Olympics Santa Barbara County.

3 Ways to Get Involved

Register for the Polar Plunge

Plunge as an Individual
or Fundraise Only

Register as an individual plunger and create a fundraising page where you can collect donations online. If you prefer to keep your feet dry, you can register as a chicken and still be part of the fun.


Register for the Polar Plunge

Start or Join
a Team

Plunging with family or friends? Create a team or join an existing team's fundraising page.


Make a Donation

Support a
Plunger

Can’t participate in the Polar Plunge but still want to support? Click here to donate to an individual or a team.


How Your Donation Helps


Every dollar raised through the Polar Plunge will help fund Special Olympics Santa Barbara County programs in your community. Special Olympics Southern California enriches the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities and their communities through sports, education, and athlete health.

Learn more about how we change lives.