Island Head 5K and Polar Plunge
About this race
Island Head Polar Plunge & 5K
January 1, 2027 | Coligny Beach | Hilton Head Island, SC
Start the New Year with a Run, a Plunge, and a Purpose!
Kick off 2027 with one of Hilton Head Island's most exciting New Year's Day traditions! Join us at Coligny Beach for the Island Head Polar Plunge & 5K, a morning of fitness, fun, community, and giving back.
Whether you're looking to start the year with a scenic 5K along Hilton Head's beautiful beaches, brave the chilly Atlantic Ocean for the annual Polar Plunge, or simply cheer on friends and family, there's something for everyone!
Event Schedule
9:30 AM – Beach 5K: Start the year strong with a beautiful 3.1-mile run along the beach.
10:15 AM – Giveaway: Stick around for your chance to win exciting prizes!
11:00 AM – Polar Plunge: Take the ultimate New Year's Day challenge and charge into the Atlantic Ocean with hundreds of fellow participants!
More Than Just an Event
The Island Head Polar Plunge & 5K is about bringing our community together, creating lasting memories, and starting the year by making a positive impact. A portion of event proceeds will support local charitable causes.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and make this New Year's Day one to remember.
New Year. New Traditions. One Cold Plunge.
We'll see you on the beach January 1st!
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/ Walk
Polar Plunge
5K Run/Walk and Polar Plunge
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Hilton Head Island, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:23 AM and sets at 5:29 PM local time (EST) in Hilton Head Island on January 1, 2027 — 10h 05m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 20 Hilton Head Island events
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