MURRAY MILE OCEAN CLASSIC
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Avalon, New Jersey
- Price $48.70 - $64.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Murray Mile Ocean Classic on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in beautiful Avalon, Cape May! This exciting event welcomes swimmers of all levels to take part in a thrilling ocean race that honors legendary Avalon Beach Patrol captain, Captain Murray Wolf. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or new to open water swimming, there's something for everyone with two race distances: the full Murray Mile and the newly added Murray Half Mile option.
The event kicks off at 6:30 PM with a mass start, where participants will swim out and back along the lifeguard flags, just like the county's finest. With a stunning backdrop and the support of the Avalon Beach Patrol on hand, you're in for an unforgettable experience. Each registrant will receive a custom swim cap, chip timing, a finisher's towel, and the first 100 swimmers will also snag a premium event-branded fleece hoodie! Not only is this a chance to challenge yourself in the ocean, but it's also a wonderful way to support the Avalon Beach Patrol Alumni Association. Don’t miss out—register online before July 19 at 5:30 PM, and get ready to make waves in Avalon!
The event kicks off at 6:30 PM with a mass start, where participants will swim out and back along the lifeguard flags, just like the county's finest. With a stunning backdrop and the support of the Avalon Beach Patrol on hand, you're in for an unforgettable experience. Each registrant will receive a custom swim cap, chip timing, a finisher's towel, and the first 100 swimmers will also snag a premium event-branded fleece hoodie! Not only is this a chance to challenge yourself in the ocean, but it's also a wonderful way to support the Avalon Beach Patrol Alumni Association. Don’t miss out—register online before July 19 at 5:30 PM, and get ready to make waves in Avalon!
Organiser's Description
New to open water ocean swimming? THE MURRAY HALF mile option has just been added to the line up! 1/2 of the Murray Mile, easy peasy!
REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 19th 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 FLEECE HOODIE 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 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 3 male and female overall for The Murray Half.
Proceeds from the event will go to the Avalon Beach Patrol Alumni Association.
REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 19th 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 FLEECE HOODIE 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 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 3 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. $4.60 Fee & Fleece Hoodie
Sat 19th July 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$64.60
CLOSEDThe 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. $3.70 Fee & Premium Beach Towel
Sat 19th July 2025 (6:33PM EDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDThe 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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