41st Annual Lavallette Mid-Summer Mile Ocean Swim
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lavallette, New Jersey
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 41st Annual Lavallette Mid-Summer Mile Ocean Swim on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the beautiful beaches of Lavallette, New Jersey! This thrilling event features a non-escorted one-mile open ocean swim, perfect for swimmers of all skill levels, from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned pros. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM sharp, and participants can choose between two divisions: Open and Wetsuit. With expected water temperatures ranging from 61 to 70 degrees, it's an ideal time to dive into the refreshing Atlantic waters.
Not only does this event promise an unforgettable swimming experience, but it also supports the Lavallette Beach Patrol and the NJ Swim Alliance. Plus, bring a new children’s size swimsuit to donate and enter a special prize raffle! Registration opens on July 11, 2026, and closes on August 13, 2026, with race day registration available from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make waves and create lasting memories—sign up today and be part of the excitement!
Not only does this event promise an unforgettable swimming experience, but it also supports the Lavallette Beach Patrol and the NJ Swim Alliance. Plus, bring a new children’s size swimsuit to donate and enter a special prize raffle! Registration opens on July 11, 2026, and closes on August 13, 2026, with race day registration available from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make waves and create lasting memories—sign up today and be part of the excitement!
Organiser's Description
PLACE
BEACH PAVILION
PHILADELPHIA VENUE & 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 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 THE LAVALLETTE! THIS IS A POINT-TO-POINT SWIM AND IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR SWIM EXPERIENCE EVEN MORE AWESOME, WE WILL SWIMMING EITHER SOUTH TO NORTH, OR NORTH TO SOUTH, DEPENDANT 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!
EXPECTED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 61 DEGREES TO 70 DEGREES.
WHERE AND WHEN
THE RACE IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 15, 2026 - 8:00 A.M. SHARP.
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 8/13/2026! - $40.00
RACE DAY REGISTRATION - 8/15/2026 - 6:30AM TO 7:45AM. (NO T-SHIRTS) $50.00
ITINERARY
SATURDAY 8/15/2026
6:30AM - 7:45AM - 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 PARTISIPANTS.
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!
BEACH PAVILION
PHILADELPHIA VENUE & 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 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 THE LAVALLETTE! THIS IS A POINT-TO-POINT SWIM AND IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR SWIM EXPERIENCE EVEN MORE AWESOME, WE WILL SWIMMING EITHER SOUTH TO NORTH, OR NORTH TO SOUTH, DEPENDANT 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!
EXPECTED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 61 DEGREES TO 70 DEGREES.
WHERE AND WHEN
THE RACE IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 15, 2026 - 8:00 A.M. SHARP.
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 8/13/2026! - $40.00
RACE DAY REGISTRATION - 8/15/2026 - 6:30AM TO 7:45AM. (NO T-SHIRTS) $50.00
ITINERARY
SATURDAY 8/15/2026
6:30AM - 7:45AM - 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 PARTISIPANTS.
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. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS TOMORROW -
Wetsuit Division
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS TOMORROW
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Philadelphia Avenue & Oceanfront, Lavallette, 08735, NJ, United States
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