MURRAY MILE OCEAN CLASSIC
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 6:30PM EST
- Location Avalon, New Jersey
- Price $38.10 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Murray Mile Ocean Classic on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the beautiful seaside town of Avalon, Cape May! This exciting open water swimming event offers two thrilling distances: the full Murray Mile and the newly introduced Murray Half Mile, making it perfect for swimmers of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned ocean swimmer or just starting out, this race gives you the unique opportunity to swim the same course as the county lifeguards, straight out into the ocean and back, all while enjoying a festive beach atmosphere.
The event kicks off with a mass start at 6:30 PM for the Murray Mile and at 6:32 PM for the Murray Half, right at approximately 35th Street and the beach. Participants will receive a custom swim cap, a finisher's towel, and a premium event t-shirt—available to the first 100 registrants! Plus, you can compete for awards in various age groups and overall categories, with all proceeds supporting the Avalon Beach Patrol Alumni Association. Don’t miss out on this chance to create unforgettable memories and be part of a new tradition honoring Avalon Beach Patrol Captain Murray Wolf! Be sure to register online by July 20th at 5:30 PM to
The event kicks off with a mass start at 6:30 PM for the Murray Mile and at 6:32 PM for the Murray Half, right at approximately 35th Street and the beach. Participants will receive a custom swim cap, a finisher's towel, and a premium event t-shirt—available to the first 100 registrants! Plus, you can compete for awards in various age groups and overall categories, with all proceeds supporting the Avalon Beach Patrol Alumni Association. Don’t miss out on this chance to create unforgettable memories and be part of a new tradition honoring Avalon Beach Patrol Captain Murray Wolf! Be sure to register online by July 20th at 5:30 PM to
Organiser's Description
New to open water ocean swimming? THE MURRAY HALF mile option has just been added to the line up! Same great swag.1/2 of the Murray Mile, easy peasy!
REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 20th AT 5:30PM. Have you ever watched the county lifeguards at their ocean swim competitions over the years and dreamed of having the chance to swim the same race course? Now is your chance!! The first ever lifeguard ocean course will now be open to the public to race in Avalon, and for that matter, all of South Jersey! Just like the lifeguards, you will swim the flags straight out into the ocean and back. Yup, you heard that right. The start and finish will be the same place, approximately 35th Street and the beach. Saturday night at 6:30pm. I bet you can just feel the excitement already for a running beach start.
It was an easy decision to name this new, epic event to honor our Avalon Beach Patrol captain of 65 years, Captain Murray Wolf. A new tradition continues, hopefully for many many years. Proceeds will be going to the Avalon Beach Patrol Alumni Association. You can count on many current and former guards from ABP and the county to be in the mix for this swim.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. NO IN PERSON SIGN UPS. Entry fee includes a branded custom swim cap, chip timing, finisher's towel and a premium event branded tee shirt to the first 100 registered for either swim.
Wetsuits are permitted, but in true lifeguard races, those WEARING WETSUITS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS. Current ocean temperature will be posted race week.
Mandatory 45 minute cut off to complete the mile swim.
Avalon Beach Patrol will be the on water rescue teams.
5:15-6:15pm PACKET PICK UP RACE DAY at the Avalon Beach Patrol Headquarters 32nd Street and the Beach. Plenty of parking at 29th and 30th public parking lots on Avalon Avenue.
6:30pm MASS START for the Murray Mile Swim, 6:32 MASS START for The Murray Half Swim.
7:15 PM Awards back at headquarters and NEMO'S Pizza.
Murray Mile: Top 3 Male and Female Overall. Male and Female Age Group winners in 10 year increments for the MM (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,60-69, 70 plus) No duplicate awards. Top male and female overall for The Murray Half.
Proceeds from the event will go to the Avalon Beach Patrol Alumni Association.
REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 20th AT 5:30PM. Have you ever watched the county lifeguards at their ocean swim competitions over the years and dreamed of having the chance to swim the same race course? Now is your chance!! The first ever lifeguard ocean course will now be open to the public to race in Avalon, and for that matter, all of South Jersey! Just like the lifeguards, you will swim the flags straight out into the ocean and back. Yup, you heard that right. The start and finish will be the same place, approximately 35th Street and the beach. Saturday night at 6:30pm. I bet you can just feel the excitement already for a running beach start.
It was an easy decision to name this new, epic event to honor our Avalon Beach Patrol captain of 65 years, Captain Murray Wolf. A new tradition continues, hopefully for many many years. Proceeds will be going to the Avalon Beach Patrol Alumni Association. You can count on many current and former guards from ABP and the county to be in the mix for this swim.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. NO IN PERSON SIGN UPS. Entry fee includes a branded custom swim cap, chip timing, finisher's towel and a premium event branded tee shirt to the first 100 registered for either swim.
Wetsuits are permitted, but in true lifeguard races, those WEARING WETSUITS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS. Current ocean temperature will be posted race week.
Mandatory 45 minute cut off to complete the mile swim.
Avalon Beach Patrol will be the on water rescue teams.
5:15-6:15pm PACKET PICK UP RACE DAY at the Avalon Beach Patrol Headquarters 32nd Street and the Beach. Plenty of parking at 29th and 30th public parking lots on Avalon Avenue.
6:30pm MASS START for the Murray Mile Swim, 6:32 MASS START for The Murray Half Swim.
7:15 PM Awards back at headquarters and NEMO'S Pizza.
Murray Mile: Top 3 Male and Female Overall. Male and Female Age Group winners in 10 year increments for the MM (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,60-69, 70 plus) No duplicate awards. Top male and female overall for The Murray Half.
Proceeds from the event will go to the Avalon Beach Patrol Alumni Association.
Races
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Murray Mile Ocean Classic
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Tee Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS SOONThe Murray Mile Ocean Classic will become the must do event of the swim summer season! The unique and challenging course that is set in the clean waters off of Avalon's beautiful beaches on and out and back course is unmatched in the Mid Atlantic Region. Be sure to sign up early as it will sell out. -
The Murray Half
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Tee Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (6:33PM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS SOONThe Murray Half is an introductory half mile swim race to ocean open water swimming. Hosted along with the Murray Mile Ocean Classic, It will become the must do event of the swim summer season! The unique and challenging course that is set in the clean ocean waters off of Avalon's beautiful beaches on an out and back course, unmatched in the Mid Atlantic Region. Be sure to sign up early as it will sell out.
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