Lake Norman Ymca Chilly Plunge and Chili Cook Off
About this race
Take the Plunge – Warm Your Heart!
Are you brave enough to go brrr for a great cause? Join us for the Annual Chilly Plunge & Chili Cook-Off – a splashy, spicy, and seriously fun way to support the Lake Norman YMCA!
Take the plunge into chilly waters of Lake Cornelius, then warm up with our Chili Cook-Off and stay and spend the day enjoying s'mores, warm up post-plunge in our sauna or steam rooms!
BONUS: Ages 13+ plungers get a limited edition hoodie to show off their frosty courage!
AWARDS:
Best Individual Costume
Best Team Theme
Best Overall Chili (People's Choice)
Judge's Favorite
Every splash and spoonful supports our mission at the Lake Norman YMCA!
Pick your distance
Running
Chilly Plunge
Chilly Plunge includes limited edition hoodie and chili tasting
Cubbie Club Youth Plunge (12 and under)
Youth 12 and under, includes chili tasting Event hoodie not included with Cubbie Club
Chili Chef
Event hoodie included Chili chefs should arrive at 10:45 and provide chili for 50 2oz portions in a crockpot or other heat holding vessel. Tasting cups and spoons will be provided.
Freezin' from the Land
Includes chili tasting and event hoodie Does not include registrant in a Chilly Plunge Wave
Chili Tasting
Includes event spectating and chili tasting does not include a Chilly Plunge Wave or event hoodie
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Cornelius.
About Cornelius
Lake Norman Ymca Chilly Plunge and Chili Cook Off takes place in Cornelius, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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