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Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run

Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Wildwood, NJ
Lincoln Ave, 08260
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Challenge yourself with a beach run, open water swim, or both, all while supporting the Wildwood Beach Patrol.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

The 8th Annual Pier to Pier Challenge invites you to Wildwood, NJ, for a unique multi-sport event. Participate in a 1-mile open water swim along a spectator-friendly course, or join the new 5K beach run on hard-packed sand along the water. For an extra test, take on the "Double Down Challenge" by completing both events. This event proudly supports the Wildwood Beach Patrol, combining a spirited competition with a meaningful cause.

What to expect

  • Run a 5K on the hard-packed sand along the water.
  • Swim a 1-mile open water course designed to be spectator-friendly.
  • Take on the "Double Down Challenge" by participating in both events.

Standout details

  • 1-mile open water swim
  • 5K beach run on hard-packed sand
  • "Double Down Challenge" option
  • Benefits Wildwood Beach Patrol

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 0.25 Miles

    Sat, Jul 11, 10:00 AM EDT · From $22.20

    Opens Nov 1, 2025, 5:24 AM EDT · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 6:25 AM EDT

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Jul 11, 10:00 AM EDT · From $43.40

    Opens Nov 1, 2025, 5:24 AM EDT · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 6:25 AM EDT

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Jul 11, 8:30 AM EDT · From $22.20

    Opens Nov 1, 2025, 5:24 AM EDT · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 4:25 AM EDT

+ 1 more option
  • 5K

    Sat, Jul 11, 8:30 AM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Nov 1, 2025, 5:24 AM EDT · Closes Jul 11, 2026, 4:25 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Beach / sand course, warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

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From the organizer

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 4 times on team are used to determine team score) Top Swim Club (top 4 times on team are used to determine team score)

Awards- 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:

Parking: Parking will be street parking or in the lots.

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 8am.  Swim starts at 10:30.

Location Wildwood Beach Patrol Headquarters- Lincoln Ave, Wildwood NJ, 08260

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