About the Sparkman Park Polar Plunge
The course runs around Sparkman Park, with a few gentle rolling sections but nothing that will slow you down for long. After the race, there is an optional plunge into the park pool, which is the whole point of the morning. Dogs on leashes and strollers are both welcome, though they start from the back.
Packet pickup happens ahead of race day at the Sparkman Civic Center, with details released closer to the event. The race starts and finishes next to the pool, so you are never far from the post-run spectacle. Parking nearby is free.
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