Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run
Sat July 11, 2026
Wildwood, NJ 08260 US
Events
- 1 Mile Swim Price: $40 Time: 10:00AM EDT
- 1/4 Mile Kids Swim Price: $20 Time: 10:00AM EDT
- 5k Price: $35 Time: 8:00AM EDT
- 1 Mile Kids Run Price: $20 Time: 8:00AM EDT
Description
8th Annual Pier to Pier Challenge Swim Join us for some some fun in the sun down at the shore! The 1 mile course will be in the form appex. Swimmers will enter the water, out in an appex triangle and then exit the water through a finish chute. This course is unique and spectator friendly. New for 2025 We are adding a 5k beach run. The run will be on the beach and the majority of the run will be along the water on the hard packed sand. We are also adding a 1 mile kids run. Double Down Challenge Looking for a challenge? Why not participate in the 5k and the swim? You must sign up for both events individually. Participants will receive a swim cap, t-shirt and professional chip timing. This event helps benefit the Wildwood Beach Patrol.
Awards
- Swim Top 3 Overall Male/Female, Top finishers in each Age Group, Top Beach Patrol, Top Swim Club
- 5K Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 in 10 year age groups
Event is presented by The Wildwood Beach Patrol and Even Kiel Racing
Race Day Schedule
- Check in: Please use the Lincoln Ave beach entrance. Check in will be done by the main life guard stand down on the beach. Check in will begin at 8am
- Races: 5k starts at 9am. Swim starts at 10:30.
Location
Wildwood Beach Patrol Headquarters- Lincoln Ave, Wildwood NJ, 08260
