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

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

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

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

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Beach / sand course

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The course

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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