Shillelagh Plunge for Autism
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REGISTRATION WILL BE BACK OPEN AT 4:30 FRIDAY, BUT ALSO FEEL FREE TO COME TO THE CLUB BETWEEN 5-7 TO REGISTER IN PERSON
The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Jersey Shore, will host the 5th annual Shillelagh Plunge for Autism on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 16th Avenue and the ocean in Belmar, NJ. Registration is $50, and includes the plunge and a post-party at D'Jais, starring the The Holme Band and The Pat Roddy Band starting at 2pm. Participants can pick up paid ($30 each) or earned hoodies at the Shillelagh Club in Belmar on Friday, April 17th, at 6PM or at D'Jais on April 18th starting at 10:30AM.
To earn a free hoodie, raise $100 in donations through:
- your personal online fundraiser on this site, and must be accounted for prior to Plunge, Select “Become a Fundraiser” to set up a new fundraiser.
- or donate $100.00 at the end of your registration and have your supporters pay you directly.
Funds collected day of or not documented here properly cannot be guaranteed a free shirt. Donors can contribute directly through registration by selecting “Other” and noting the participant’s name. One hoodie per plunger only, not per amount raised over $100.00. If you need assistance registering, text or call Melanie at 732-921-7533.
Sponsorships are available, with payment and logos due by March 20th to be featured on the event shirt. After this date, we will do our best to have your logo on our banner but cannot be guaranteed. Sponsorship levels include Premier ($5,000), Diamond ($3,000), Platinum ($2,000), Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), and Contributing ($250). For more information on sponsorships, email FSOSbelmarplunge@gmail.com.
Our net proceeds from the event will be donated by the FSOS Foundation to Autism NJ, POAC Autism Services, Allaire
Community Farm for their Autism Programs, More Than Capable Foundation, and Someone Special Needs You (SSNY),
and for FSOS Foundation charitable efforts throughout the year. Hope to see you there!
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Shillelagh Plunge for Autism 2027
The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Jersey Shore, will hold the 5th annual Shillelagh Plunge for Autism on Saturday, April 18th, 2026. The plunge will take place at 16th Avenue and the ocean in Belmar, NJ. Hoodies can be picked up at the Shillelagh Club at 815 16th Avenue in Belmar starting at 6PM on Friday, April 17th, 2026. A pre-race plunge, signup and pickup of hoodies will also take place at D'Jais Belmar beginning at 10:30AM on April 18th. D'Jais will hold a post plunge party with the Pat Roddy Band playing at 2PM. Funds for this event will be donated to Autism NJ, POAC Autism Services, local youth programs, Allaire Community Farms autism events and the FSOS Foundation for additional charitable contributions, including other autism organizations. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and payments/logos must be submitted by March 27th to be printed on hoodie. Premium for $5,000 Diamond for $3,000 Platinum for $2,000 Gold for $1,000 Silver for $500 Contributing Sponsor for $250 For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please email FSOSbelmarplunge@gmail.com. Registration is $50. Upon registering you will be given the opportunity of purchasing a hoodie for $30 or by raising $100 through donations to your individual fundraiser page or end of registration. One hoodie per plunger only, not per amount raised over $100.00 Day of donations gladly accepted but sweatshirt not guaranteed! Those donating for an individual signed up to plunge should proceed to donation section in Registration. Please place the amount you are donating and select "Other" typing in the individual's name. The FSOS will track donations by individual to ensure they receive the proper giveaways.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Belmar, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 7:36 PM local time (EDT) in Belmar on April 17, 2027 — 13h 21m of daylight.
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