Run for the River 5K and Polar Plunge
About this race
A unique 5K Trail Run through a privately-owned farm managed for conservation and recreation. The race starts and finishes along the banks of the Broad River with the race route meandering through meadows, hardwood forest, and long-leaf pine. Walkers are welcome.
Following the run there will be an optional group Polar Plunge in the Broad River at the beautiful beach on the farm. We'll all be "freezin for a reason" together -- proceeds support the Broad River Watershed Association's water quality monitoring program.
Join fellow runners on February 21, 2026 for the Run for the River 5K and Polar Plunge. It's a fantastic 5K, Group Polar Plunge Only featuring a flat and fast course in Bowman.
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Running
5K Trail Run and Optional Polar Plunge
5K course - race route may need to be altered depending on the weather conditions.
Group Polar Plunge Only
Following the trail run, we will gather at the designated area for a group plunge into the Broad River. Bonfires and hot coffee/tea/cocoa provided! Hot showers available onsite for post-plunge changing.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Bowman in 2026, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Bowman
Run for the River 5K and Polar Plunge takes place in Bowman, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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