VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Jumping into the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of winter is never easy, but in Virginia Beach, it’s all for a good cause (and plenty of fun).
The Virginia Beach Polar Plunge returns to the Oceanfront on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, inviting students, teachers, families and friends to take an icy dip to support Special Olympics Virginia.
Events kick off Friday with the Cool School Challenge, where hundreds of students and educators will rush into the frigid waters while raising money and awareness for Special Olympics Virginia. Funds raised support year-round programs serving more than 20,000 athletes with disabilities across the Commonwealth…