Polar Plunge 2026 - Christchurch

Join the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) team to take the plunge in the ocean to raise funds for Special Olympics in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Location(s): Canterbury

Cost: $30 to register or $10 for Special Olympics NZ athletes

Website: Event website

Polar plunge logo - a polar bear with a purple scarf diving into the number 2026. The words 'Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge' is written to the right of it, with the Special Olympics New Zealand below the words.

Upcoming session(s)

25 JUL 2026

9:00am-10:00am

Everyone who registers and attends the mid-winter plunge gets a limited edition Polar Plunge beanie.

Every dollar raised helps creates opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate, connect and belong through sport. Your support helps deliver tournaments, Athlete Leader Programmes, Young Athlete Programmes, and schools programmes right around the motu (country.)

Registration is $30 (ages 16+) or $10 for Special Olympics NZ athletes. Once you register, you’re set to start fundraising. You can even challenge others to take the plunge

Register now

Venue

New Brighton Beach

Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch, New Zealand

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