Patriot Polar Plunge
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Plunge Location: Beacon Boulevard Beach, 2 Ocean Ave, Sea Girt, NJ 08750
Registration opens: 9 AM
Opening Ceremony: 10 AM
Plunge Time: 10:30 AM
11 AM: After Party with Breakfast Buffet at Rod’s Tavern
Rod’s Tavern, 507 Washington Blvd. Sea Girt, NJ 08750
12:30 PM – 50/50 Raffle Drawing
Join us for the 5th Annual Sea Girt Polar Plunge presented by Sea Girt Recreation. After-Party with breakfast buffet at Rod’s Tavern in Sea Girt immediately following the plunge – 507 Washington Blvd. Sea Girt, NJ 08750.
This event benefits the LIFT Fund for Veterans, providing home repairs for veterans in Monmouth County.
Sign up by January 10, 2026, to be guaranteed a cool Patriot Polar Plunge hoodie! Hoodies will be provided while supplies last. Plungers must be present to collect the hoodie or any other giveaway items. After that date, availability is subject to change. You must be present to collect. Any leftovers after 11:30 AM on the Plunge date may be given away or sold.
This is a RAIN OR SHINE event! No refunds or exchanges!
If determined to be unsafe to enter the ocean by event organizers, there will not be a rescheduled date. After-party will continue as scheduled, and hoodies may be collected at Rod’s for those eligible.
About the LIFT Veteran Home Repairs Fund
The LIFT (Local Initiative For Troops) program offers free home repairs that help local Veterans live safely and with dignity. Through this program, we have completed many projects, which included installing handicap ramps and rails, roof repairs and replacements, railing and stair repairs, HVAC upgrades, grab bar installations, widening walkways, yard cleanup, and much more. The LIFT program is available to eligible veterans throughout Monmouth County.
Learn more about LIFT or apply HERE
Sponsorship
We have limited sponsorship opportunities. Your logo or name will appear on our very cool Plunge hoodies. You will also appear on our website and banners, and be thanked live before the event.
Honoring Juan Fajardo
We are honored to announce that the 2026 Patriot Polar Plunge will again be in memory of NJ State Trooper, Sgt. Juan Fajardo. He was also a Lieutenant in the NJ National Guard. Please see a note from Juan’s family below:
In November 2021, the community experienced the tragic loss of Juan Fajardo, a beloved neighbor, friend, and extraordinary individual. Juan had recently turned 41 and was deeply devoted to his wife and their three young children, ages 5 to 12. Juan served as a New Jersey State Trooper and a National Guardsman, and at one point, was part of the Governor’s security detail. Beyond his professional achievements, he was known for his generous spirit, sharp sense of humor, and unwavering kindness. He also gave back to the community by coaching youth soccer and football, inspiring countless children through his leadership and compassion.
Following his passing, the community came together in mourning, holding a candlelight vigil in his honor. His funeral, held at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery, reflected the magnitude of his service and character — featuring a full military ceremony, including a flyover by state and military units.
Juan Fajardo’s legacy continues to live on through the lives he touched and the community he served with such heart and dedication.
Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to help us run this event. Please contact Stacie Bradley if you are able to volunteer: sbradley@monmouthhabitat.org or (732) 728-0441 x 316.
Please reach out to Gena Ansell-Lande, Volunteer Coordinator, at gansell-lande@monmouthhabitat.org to learn about other volunteer opportunities with Monmouth Habitat.