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January 21, 2024

Countdown to race day

Video below is from 2020 (pre-pandemic days). We'll be shooting another video in 2024. Join us and you may be our next superstar!

Race starts at the South Beach State Park's Day Use Parking lot. Here's a Google Map of the Day Use Parking Lot

  • 8:00 am Check-in/Race Day Registration Opens
  • 9:30 am Half Marathon starts
  • 9:40 am 10k starts
  • 9:45 am 5k starts

Welcome to the Newport Resolution Run and Polar Bear Plunge! Join us on January 6, 2024, for an invigorating day of fitness and courage. Choose your challenge from three distances—half marathon, 10k, or 5k. At the finish line, celebrate your achievement by choosing your next adventure: take the plunge into the icy waters of the Pacific Ocean or stay dry and bask in the triumph of your run. It's a day of fitness, courage, and options for embracing the New Year with a splash or a satisfied stride!

New in 2024 - Group Plunge:

Skip the run and dive straight into the Pacific Ocean with other thrill-seeker and daring souls. The Group Plunge will happen at 2:00 pm.

Polar Bear Plunge

The finish line is at the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean. After you cross the finish line, you have the option to stay dry or take a dive in the ocean.

Register

What you'll get

  • Entry to the race
  • Finisher Medal
  • Post race food
  • Free Beer
  • Free race photos
  • Chip Timing
  • Live Results
  • Race day results receipt
  • Digital certificate
Registraiton Pricing Tier

Register on or before September 30th and save!

  Half Marathon 10k 5k Group Plunge
Through September 30th $60.00 $45.00 $40.00 $25.00
October 1st - November 30 $65.00 $50.00 $45.00 $30.00
December 1st - January 5 $70.00 $55.00 $50.00 $35.00
Race Day Registration $75.00 $60.00 $55.00 $40.00

Shirts will be available for purchase at checkout if registered before the shirt deadline. Shirt deadline is December 24th. Shirts are $15.00

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Awards

We'll award prizes the the following:

  • Top 3 male/female of each race
  • Top Master male/female of each race. Master is 40+

Age Group Awards

Ribbons to the top 3 male/female in each age group

Packet Pickup

Packet pick up is on race day starting at 8:00am. Race starts at the South Beach State Park Day Use parking lot.

Warming Tent

You'll be cold after the plunge. We'll have a large tent with propage heaters and Ultralife Cafe will be serving hot coffee and hot chocolate to keep you warm.

    WHAT TO BRING

  • Warm Clothing - Bring a warm coat, hat, gloves and thick socks to put on immediately after the plunge.
  • Towel - A big, fluffy towel to dry off quickly.
  • Change of Clothes - Have dry clothes to change into after the plunge.
  • Blanket or Robe - Something to wrap yourself in after getting out of the water.
  • Waterproof Bag - To keep your belongings dry.
  • Friends or Family - It's more fun with a group, plus someone to take photos.
  • Positive Attitude - The most important thing to bring is a positive mindset and enthusiasm for the experience

If you would like to know more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at info@ardoradventures.com