Start your New Year with a splash of adventure! Join us at Lake Elmo for the New Year’s Plunge, a refreshing way to kick off the year surrounded by community, crisp air, and a little bit of crazy fun. Run or walk a scenic loop around Lake Elmo (1.5 Miles), then celebrate your finish with an optional polar plunge into the icy waters to welcome the year with energy and courage! Have no fear, we have heated tents on site for you to hang out before you head home. 

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just here for the plunge and laughs, this event is all about starting fresh, having fun, and saying Yes. You. Can. in the new year!

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Each registration includes:

• 1 Knit Beanie

• 1 Free Drink from 105 Brewery

• Warm Post-Run Beverage

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We will have Billings Fish & Wildlife on site to talk about ice fishing and snow shoeing around the area. Learn how you can continue to be active even in the cold months around the area.

 

All racers will start at 10:00am. The post-run plunge is optional. We will have a water team on site to assist until 11:00am. Take your time or hop right in! This event does not have an official timer. 

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Packet Pickup will be at 105 Brewing.

• Wednesday, December 31st from 3:00 - 6:00PM.

• Address: 815 Yellowstone River Road, Billings, MT 59105

• Race Day Pick-Up is available starting at 9:30AM by the large tents. 

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Registration opens November 1st, 2025. Price increases on December 26. Be one of the first 250 people registered to guarantee SWAG. Same-day registration will be open from 9:30AM - 10:00AM. Find the 406 Race Series table under the heated tents. Special pricing for children 12 and under. 

​Registration opens November 1st, 2025. Price increases on December 26th. Same-day registration will be open from 9:30AM - 10:00AM. Find the 406 Race Series table under the heated tents. Special pricing for kids 12 and under.  ​