Resolution Run 5K and Polar Bear Dive Seattle, Washington, United States

The Resolution Run is a New Year's Day 5K run/walk held at Magnuson Park Boat Launch in Seattle. The event includes an optional Polar Plunge into Lake Washington just before the finish line, with separate scoring for participants who choose the plunge versus those who run dry. The mostly flat course features 81 feet of total elevation gain with one small hill at 1.2 miles, running on a mix of asphalt and gravel. A free Kids Dash is available for children 10 and under, and the finish festival includes free chili, hot chocolate, and apple cider, plus a beer garden for those 21 and older.