41st Annual Lavallette Mid-Summer Mile Ocean Swim
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lavallette, New Jersey
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the 41st Annual Lavallette Mid-Summer Mile Ocean Swim on Saturday, August 15, 2026! This exciting event takes place along the stunning beaches of Lavallette, NJ, offering participants a unique opportunity to dive into a one-mile open ocean swim. Whether you're a novice looking to challenge yourself or an experienced swimmer eager to compete, this race is designed for everyone.
Registration opens bright and early at 6:30 AM and runs until 7:30 AM, so make sure to secure your spot online using a credit card. With two divisions available—Open and Wetsuit—there's something for all swim enthusiasts. The swim will be a point-to-point course, with direction determined by ocean conditions, providing an unforgettable experience in water temperatures ranging from 61 to 70 degrees. Plus, participants who bring a new children's swimsuit for donation will be entered into a special prize raffle! Don't miss out on this fantastic summer event—mark your calendars and get ready to make a splash in Lavallette!
Registration opens bright and early at 6:30 AM and runs until 7:30 AM, so make sure to secure your spot online using a credit card. With two divisions available—Open and Wetsuit—there's something for all swim enthusiasts. The swim will be a point-to-point course, with direction determined by ocean conditions, providing an unforgettable experience in water temperatures ranging from 61 to 70 degrees. Plus, participants who bring a new children's swimsuit for donation will be entered into a special prize raffle! Don't miss out on this fantastic summer event—mark your calendars and get ready to make a splash in Lavallette!
Organiser's Description
IMPORTANT RACE DAY REGISTRATION INFORMATION!
Race Day Registration (8/15/2026) IS OPEN FROM 6:30am - 7:30am ONLINE ONLY!
YOU MAY DO IT FROM YOUR MOBLIE DEVICE OR OTHER. ONLY CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ON THE REGISTRATION WEBSITE. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE RACE SITE! (no t-shirts) $50.00
PLACE
BEACH PAVILION
PHILADELPHIA AVENUE & OCEANFRONT
LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735
DESCRIPTION
THE 2026 41ST ANNUAL MID-SUMMER SWIM A NON-ESCORTED ONE-MILE OPEN OCEAN SWIM, POWERED BY AND COORDINATED BY THE LAVALLETTE BEACH PATROL. THE EVENT BENEFITS THE LAVALLETTE BEACH PATROL AND THE NJ SWIM SAFETY ALLIANCE.
BRING ALONG AND DONATE, A NEW CHILDREN'S SIZE SWIMSUIT AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED INTO A SPECIAL PRIZE RAFFLE!
THE LAVALLETTE BEACH PATROL IS COMMITTED TO MAKING THIS YOUR BEST OPEN OCEAN SWIM OF THE SEASON! OUR RACE SITE VENUE IS SET ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL BEACHES OF LAVALLETTE! THIS IS A POINT-TO-POINT SWIM AND IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR SWIM EXPERIENCE EVEN MORE AWESOME, WE WILL BE SWIMMING EITHER SOUTH TO NORTH, OR NORTH TO SOUTH, DEPENDENT ON OCEAN CONDITIONS. THIS IS AN AWESOME RACE FOR ALL OPEN OCEAN SWIMMERS FROM BEGINNERS, TO THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT! REGISTER TODAY!
WE ARE OFFERING TWO DIFFERENT DIVISIONS TO APPEAL TO EVERYONES FAVORITE SWIM EVENT, OPEN OR WETSUIT! COME RACE ONE!
EXPECT WATER TEMPERATURES TO RANGE FROM 61 DEGREES TO 70 DEGREES.
WHERE AND WHEN
THE RACE IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 15, 2026 - 8:00 A.M. SHARP. RAIN DATE AUGUST 16, 2026.
AMENITES
CUSTOM EVENT COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION. (WITH REGISTRATION UP UNTIL 8/8/2026) NO T-SHIRTS AFTER 8/8/2026!
ENTRY INFORMATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS 7/11/2026, AND CLOSES 8/14/2026 - 5PM SHARP! - $40.00
IMPORTANT RACE DAY REGISTRATION INFORMATION!
RACE DAY REGISTRATION (8/15/2026) IS OPEN FROM 6:30AM - 7:30AM ONLINE ONLY!
YOU MAY DO IT FROM YOUR MOBLIE DEVICE OR OTHER. ONLY CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ON THE REGISTRATION WEBSITE. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE RACE SITE! (NO T-SHIRTS) $50.00
ITINERARY
SATURDAY 8/15/2026
6:30AM - 7:30AM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION & ATHLETE CHECK IN. PHILADELPHIA AVENUE & OCEANFRONT, LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735
COURSE OVERVIEW
SWIM (1 MILE OPEN OCEAN SWIM)
THIS IS A POINT-TO-POINT SWIM. COURSE DIRECTION WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE LAVALLETTE BEACH PATROL PRIOR TO THE RACE START, BASED UPON OCEAN CONDITIONS. (EITHER SOUTH TO NORTH, OR NORTH TO SOUTH) EXPECTED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 61 DEGREES TO 70 DEGREES.
THIS IS AN OPEN WATER SWIM! BE SURE YOU HAVE PUT YOUR TIME IN PRACTICING IN OPEN WATER! BE PREPARED!
AWARDS & DIVISIONS
OPEN DIVISION
AGE GROUPS*: TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE
14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & OVER.
WETSUIT DIVISION
Top 5 Male & Female
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE END OF THE RACE.
OFFICIAL TIMING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
NO CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT, VERIFY ENTRY HERE.
RAIN DATE AUGUST 16, 2026.
THE LAVALLETTE BEACH PATROL HAS THE RIGHT TO ALTER OR CANCEL THE EVENT FOR ANY REASON.
REGISTRATION & RACE INFORMATION
RACE DIRECTOR - CAPTAIN JACK CAUCINO
LAVALLETTE BEACH PATROL 1200 OCEAN AVENUE, LAVALLETTE, NJ 08753. EMAIL: LAVALLETTEBP@GMAIL.COM
COMMON RULES AND INFORMATION
ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW PHOTO ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
YOUTH (17 AND UNDER) ATHLETES WITHOUT AN ID MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN WITH A PHOTO ID.
VERBAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE OF OTHERS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE OR TOLERATED. PARTICIPANTS SHALL REFRAIN FROM UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT AT ALL TIMES WHILE AT THE EVENT AND DURING COMPETITION, INCLUDING THE USE OF ABUSIVE LANGUAGE; VIOLENT ACTS; INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT; OR ANY INTIMIDATING BEHAVIOR DIRECTED TOWARD, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PARTICIPANTS, OFFICIALS, EVENT STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND SPECTATORS.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS! TRANSFERS! OR CREDITS!
Race Day Registration (8/15/2026) IS OPEN FROM 6:30am - 7:30am ONLINE ONLY!
YOU MAY DO IT FROM YOUR MOBLIE DEVICE OR OTHER. ONLY CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ON THE REGISTRATION WEBSITE. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE RACE SITE! (no t-shirts) $50.00
PLACE
BEACH PAVILION
PHILADELPHIA AVENUE & OCEANFRONT
LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735
DESCRIPTION
THE 2026 41ST ANNUAL MID-SUMMER SWIM A NON-ESCORTED ONE-MILE OPEN OCEAN SWIM, POWERED BY AND COORDINATED BY THE LAVALLETTE BEACH PATROL. THE EVENT BENEFITS THE LAVALLETTE BEACH PATROL AND THE NJ SWIM SAFETY ALLIANCE.
BRING ALONG AND DONATE, A NEW CHILDREN'S SIZE SWIMSUIT AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED INTO A SPECIAL PRIZE RAFFLE!
THE LAVALLETTE BEACH PATROL IS COMMITTED TO MAKING THIS YOUR BEST OPEN OCEAN SWIM OF THE SEASON! OUR RACE SITE VENUE IS SET ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL BEACHES OF LAVALLETTE! THIS IS A POINT-TO-POINT SWIM AND IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR SWIM EXPERIENCE EVEN MORE AWESOME, WE WILL BE SWIMMING EITHER SOUTH TO NORTH, OR NORTH TO SOUTH, DEPENDENT ON OCEAN CONDITIONS. THIS IS AN AWESOME RACE FOR ALL OPEN OCEAN SWIMMERS FROM BEGINNERS, TO THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT! REGISTER TODAY!
WE ARE OFFERING TWO DIFFERENT DIVISIONS TO APPEAL TO EVERYONES FAVORITE SWIM EVENT, OPEN OR WETSUIT! COME RACE ONE!
EXPECT WATER TEMPERATURES TO RANGE FROM 61 DEGREES TO 70 DEGREES.
WHERE AND WHEN
THE RACE IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 15, 2026 - 8:00 A.M. SHARP. RAIN DATE AUGUST 16, 2026.
AMENITES
CUSTOM EVENT COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION. (WITH REGISTRATION UP UNTIL 8/8/2026) NO T-SHIRTS AFTER 8/8/2026!
ENTRY INFORMATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS 7/11/2026, AND CLOSES 8/14/2026 - 5PM SHARP! - $40.00
IMPORTANT RACE DAY REGISTRATION INFORMATION!
RACE DAY REGISTRATION (8/15/2026) IS OPEN FROM 6:30AM - 7:30AM ONLINE ONLY!
YOU MAY DO IT FROM YOUR MOBLIE DEVICE OR OTHER. ONLY CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ON THE REGISTRATION WEBSITE. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE RACE SITE! (NO T-SHIRTS) $50.00
ITINERARY
SATURDAY 8/15/2026
6:30AM - 7:30AM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION & ATHLETE CHECK IN. PHILADELPHIA AVENUE & OCEANFRONT, LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735
COURSE OVERVIEW
SWIM (1 MILE OPEN OCEAN SWIM)
THIS IS A POINT-TO-POINT SWIM. COURSE DIRECTION WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE LAVALLETTE BEACH PATROL PRIOR TO THE RACE START, BASED UPON OCEAN CONDITIONS. (EITHER SOUTH TO NORTH, OR NORTH TO SOUTH) EXPECTED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 61 DEGREES TO 70 DEGREES.
THIS IS AN OPEN WATER SWIM! BE SURE YOU HAVE PUT YOUR TIME IN PRACTICING IN OPEN WATER! BE PREPARED!
AWARDS & DIVISIONS
OPEN DIVISION
AGE GROUPS*: TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE
14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & OVER.
WETSUIT DIVISION
Top 5 Male & Female
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE END OF THE RACE.
OFFICIAL TIMING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
NO CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT, VERIFY ENTRY HERE.
RAIN DATE AUGUST 16, 2026.
THE LAVALLETTE BEACH PATROL HAS THE RIGHT TO ALTER OR CANCEL THE EVENT FOR ANY REASON.
REGISTRATION & RACE INFORMATION
RACE DIRECTOR - CAPTAIN JACK CAUCINO
LAVALLETTE BEACH PATROL 1200 OCEAN AVENUE, LAVALLETTE, NJ 08753. EMAIL: LAVALLETTEBP@GMAIL.COM
COMMON RULES AND INFORMATION
ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW PHOTO ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
YOUTH (17 AND UNDER) ATHLETES WITHOUT AN ID MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN WITH A PHOTO ID.
VERBAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE OF OTHERS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE OR TOLERATED. PARTICIPANTS SHALL REFRAIN FROM UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT AT ALL TIMES WHILE AT THE EVENT AND DURING COMPETITION, INCLUDING THE USE OF ABUSIVE LANGUAGE; VIOLENT ACTS; INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT; OR ANY INTIMIDATING BEHAVIOR DIRECTED TOWARD, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PARTICIPANTS, OFFICIALS, EVENT STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND SPECTATORS.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS! TRANSFERS! OR CREDITS!
Races
-
Open Division
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
CLOSED -
Wetsuit Division
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
CLOSED
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