The coolest event of the year is back and this time! Join us as we chase the rainbow down to Blue Marsh Lake for our annual Marsh Madness Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 16, 2024!

Participation in this event is as easy as can be! Simply register for the event and start collecting pledges! All participants who raise over $50 will receive a free event t-shirt, and all who raise over $165 will receive a beach towel! Join us as an individual plunger or get a team together… the more the merrier!

All proceeds from this event benefit financial assistance programs for children and families to participate in programs and memberships at the YMCA of Reading & Berks County.

 Schedule of Events

10 AM: Registration Opens

11 AM: Plunge begins

After-party and awards to follow at Sinking Spring YMCA.

TAKE THE 50/50 CHALLENGE!

CALLING ALL NONPROFITS, YOUTH GROUPS, & SCHOOLS! Are you looking for an easy and fun way to fundraise? Take the plunge with the Y and split all funds raised over $500 between your group and the Y! We do all the planning, setup, and advertising… all you have to do is collect pledges, show up, and plunge! For more information and to register your team, please email Kris Danner at [email protected].

Helpful Links

Questions? Reference our 2024-Marsh-Madness-FAQs or email us!

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