Pier to Pier Challenge 5k Run
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Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run
The 8th Annual Pier to Pier Challenge Swim is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Wildwood, New Jersey. The event is presented by the Wildwood Beach Patrol and Even Kiel Racing and benefits the Wildwood Beach Patrol. The location is Lincoln Ave, Wildwood Beach Patrol Headquarters.
Events, course and logistics
The event program includes these distances:
- 1 Mile Swim
- 1/4 Mile Kids Swim
- 5k Beach Run
- 1 Mile Kids Run
The 1 mile swim uses an apex triangle course: swimmers enter the water, follow an apex-shaped triangle, and exit through a finish chute. The 5k is a beach run with the majority of the route along the water on hard packed sand. Participants receive a swim cap, a t-shirt, and professional chip timing. A Double Down Challenge option allows participants to do both the 5k and the swim; each event must be entered separately. Awards for the swim include top three overall male and female, age group winners, top Beach Patrol team (based on top four times), and top swim club (based on top four times). Awards for the 5k include top three overall male and female and top three in 10-year age groups. Parking is available on street or in nearby lots. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.