Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim
- Date Sun 2nd August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Long Branch, New Jersey
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim, taking place on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in the picturesque Pier Village of Long Branch, Monmouth. This exciting event invites swimmers of all ages and skill levels to dive into the Atlantic Ocean for a thrilling mile-long race. The swim will follow a rectangular course, with both the start and finish located in the scenic Pier Village, making it a perfect backdrop for this competitive yet fun-filled day.
Registration is now open, with early bird rates starting at just $30 before August 1, and $40 until race day. Participants can expect a beautiful ocean temperature typically in the high 60s to low 70s, and while wetsuits are allowed, note that those wearing them will not be eligible for awards. Custom hand-painted awards will be presented to the top five overall finishers, as well as in various age categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. With packet pick-up from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM and the race kicking off at 8 AM, mark your calendars and join us for a fantastic celebration of swimming and community at the Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim!
Registration is now open, with early bird rates starting at just $30 before August 1, and $40 until race day. Participants can expect a beautiful ocean temperature typically in the high 60s to low 70s, and while wetsuits are allowed, note that those wearing them will not be eligible for awards. Custom hand-painted awards will be presented to the top five overall finishers, as well as in various age categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. With packet pick-up from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM and the race kicking off at 8 AM, mark your calendars and join us for a fantastic celebration of swimming and community at the Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim!
Organiser's Description
LONG BRANCH OCEAN MILE SWIM
SUNDAY - AUGUST 3
LONG BRANCH OCEAN MILE REGISTRATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/LongBranch/LongBranchOceanMileSwim]
COST:
$30: Before August 1
$40: August 1
$50 RACE DAY!!
RESULTS:
* 2025 [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frunsignup.com%2FRace%2FResults%2F116756%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExajRGTkJoYmJRM01IS1FOM3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4ZWy30Y_h2ywHJcuIlAeHOMJhd6BNwz86YfFBexldXptdMCUv3wZPtpSCSpw_aem_GSE582RNyn8b-vDGxkUDfQ%23resultSetId-570395%3Bperpage%3A5000&h=AT5HK3y3MlwP82s3KJvU2j1gfT2R0pBM0yI5YG-Jb34tlwbqmuICv1SuTtiO7Y1Yo6XHvLudMsBvY5w70duS5Wy76SZR0UDzTcWc57gpaeaCdx3eIdfIvprohZYBzQ4hYiOsaSDDE98OZg&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT5k5EiL4Hx67UpP5IonUYWxWL4C_5EgIPUhyi-SEGCSmvz_6NJzxHz3L1Y6H3SpZjVHMLL72KPl5ts4_YpA4NHgspNXaqUBwU499heukOd0GXe9yHiGFRxQx7XX7clfPGiTBtF7oRJ5aTBW6lZFYy5MW32tgzryMzw]
* 2024 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/116756#resultSetId-476372;perpage:100]
2023 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/116756#resultSetId-396004;perpage:100]
2022 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/116756#resultSetId-330139;perpage:100]
2021 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/116756#resultSetId-267774;perpage:100]
2019 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/44645#resultSetId-167184;perpage:100]
2018 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/44645#resultSetId-127689;perpage:100]
2017 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/44645#resultSetId-90185;perpage:100]
2016 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/50367/results/Event/575790/Course/863210]
2015 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/50367/results/Event/474727/Results]
2014 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/50367/results/Event/364989/Results]
WHAT:
We're looking forward to welcoming you back to the 2026 Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim. The race will again follow a rectangular course, with both the start AND finish in Pier Village...
WHERE:
Pier Village
66 Centennial Drive
Long Branch, NJ 07740
_*This address will bring you within 50m of the gazebo where packet pick-up is located...but the closer you can park to the beach, the better._
_Parking is FREE until 10am, so if you intend to stay past 10am, please be sure you pay the meters._
WHEN:
Sunday August 2
Packet Pick-up: 630-730am
Race Start: 8am
FAQ'S:
What is the typical water temperature?
_o Ocean temperatures are typically in the high 60s/low-70s._
Are wetsuits allowed?
_o Wetsuits are allowed, but those wearing wetsuits are not eligible for awards._
How is the course set up?
_o The race will follow a rectangular course, with both the start AND finish in Pier Village._
Is there a cut-off time?
_ All racers will be removed from the course 1-hour 10-minutes after the start._
What are the awards/categories?
_o Hand-painted, custom awards will be presented to the Top-5 overall (M/F) & the following age groups (M/F):_
_ 14&Under_
_ 15-19_
_ 20-29_
_ 30-39_
_ 40-49_
_ 50-59_
_ 60-69_
_ 70+_
If you have any other questions, please e-mail race director, Brian Shea:
Brian@JSMswim.com
WHO IS COACH BRIAN?
o Brian Shea comes to the program with a wealth of experience in endurance sports as an athlete, coach and consultant. He is the Founder & Head Coach/Consultant at Jersey Shore/Asbury Masters & Long Branch Ocean Swims & for over 25 years, has competed in all levels of endurance sports from 5K to Ultra-marathon Swims/Runs to Ironman.
o He has raced/won triathlons in the United States & abroad with multiple Ironman finishes including Ironman Hawaii with Personal Bests of:
5k - 15:54
Marathon - 2:49
Ironman - 9:31
Most recently, Brian has (7) top-10 finishes at the 8+mile Annual Swim for Alligator Light (Islamorada FL) as well as podium finishes at the United States Lifesaving Association National Championships.
o On the coaching side, Brian is a certified coach having formulated training and sports nutrition programs for athletes ranging from beginner to professional.
If you have any questions, please respond to this post & we'll circle back w/ you ASAP...OR if you'd like to contact Coach Brian directly, you can do so at: Brian@JSMswim.com
SUNDAY - AUGUST 3
LONG BRANCH OCEAN MILE REGISTRATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/LongBranch/LongBranchOceanMileSwim]
COST:
$30: Before August 1
$40: August 1
$50 RACE DAY!!
RESULTS:
* 2025 [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frunsignup.com%2FRace%2FResults%2F116756%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExajRGTkJoYmJRM01IS1FOM3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4ZWy30Y_h2ywHJcuIlAeHOMJhd6BNwz86YfFBexldXptdMCUv3wZPtpSCSpw_aem_GSE582RNyn8b-vDGxkUDfQ%23resultSetId-570395%3Bperpage%3A5000&h=AT5HK3y3MlwP82s3KJvU2j1gfT2R0pBM0yI5YG-Jb34tlwbqmuICv1SuTtiO7Y1Yo6XHvLudMsBvY5w70duS5Wy76SZR0UDzTcWc57gpaeaCdx3eIdfIvprohZYBzQ4hYiOsaSDDE98OZg&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT5k5EiL4Hx67UpP5IonUYWxWL4C_5EgIPUhyi-SEGCSmvz_6NJzxHz3L1Y6H3SpZjVHMLL72KPl5ts4_YpA4NHgspNXaqUBwU499heukOd0GXe9yHiGFRxQx7XX7clfPGiTBtF7oRJ5aTBW6lZFYy5MW32tgzryMzw]
* 2024 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/116756#resultSetId-476372;perpage:100]
2023 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/116756#resultSetId-396004;perpage:100]
2022 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/116756#resultSetId-330139;perpage:100]
2021 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/116756#resultSetId-267774;perpage:100]
2019 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/44645#resultSetId-167184;perpage:100]
2018 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/44645#resultSetId-127689;perpage:100]
2017 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/44645#resultSetId-90185;perpage:100]
2016 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/50367/results/Event/575790/Course/863210]
2015 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/50367/results/Event/474727/Results]
2014 [https://www.athlinks.com/event/50367/results/Event/364989/Results]
WHAT:
We're looking forward to welcoming you back to the 2026 Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim. The race will again follow a rectangular course, with both the start AND finish in Pier Village...
WHERE:
Pier Village
66 Centennial Drive
Long Branch, NJ 07740
_*This address will bring you within 50m of the gazebo where packet pick-up is located...but the closer you can park to the beach, the better._
_Parking is FREE until 10am, so if you intend to stay past 10am, please be sure you pay the meters._
WHEN:
Sunday August 2
Packet Pick-up: 630-730am
Race Start: 8am
FAQ'S:
What is the typical water temperature?
_o Ocean temperatures are typically in the high 60s/low-70s._
Are wetsuits allowed?
_o Wetsuits are allowed, but those wearing wetsuits are not eligible for awards._
How is the course set up?
_o The race will follow a rectangular course, with both the start AND finish in Pier Village._
Is there a cut-off time?
_ All racers will be removed from the course 1-hour 10-minutes after the start._
What are the awards/categories?
_o Hand-painted, custom awards will be presented to the Top-5 overall (M/F) & the following age groups (M/F):_
_ 14&Under_
_ 15-19_
_ 20-29_
_ 30-39_
_ 40-49_
_ 50-59_
_ 60-69_
_ 70+_
If you have any other questions, please e-mail race director, Brian Shea:
Brian@JSMswim.com
WHO IS COACH BRIAN?
o Brian Shea comes to the program with a wealth of experience in endurance sports as an athlete, coach and consultant. He is the Founder & Head Coach/Consultant at Jersey Shore/Asbury Masters & Long Branch Ocean Swims & for over 25 years, has competed in all levels of endurance sports from 5K to Ultra-marathon Swims/Runs to Ironman.
o He has raced/won triathlons in the United States & abroad with multiple Ironman finishes including Ironman Hawaii with Personal Bests of:
5k - 15:54
Marathon - 2:49
Ironman - 9:31
Most recently, Brian has (7) top-10 finishes at the 8+mile Annual Swim for Alligator Light (Islamorada FL) as well as podium finishes at the United States Lifesaving Association National Championships.
o On the coaching side, Brian is a certified coach having formulated training and sports nutrition programs for athletes ranging from beginner to professional.
If you have any questions, please respond to this post & we'll circle back w/ you ASAP...OR if you'd like to contact Coach Brian directly, you can do so at: Brian@JSMswim.com
Races
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1 Mile Ocean Swim
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$30.00
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