Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Wildwood, New Jersey
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of competition and camaraderie at the 8th Annual Pier to Pier Challenge! On Saturday, July 12, 2025, the beautiful Wildwood, Cape May will be the backdrop for this thrilling event featuring a unique 1-mile swim and a brand new 5K beach run.
The swim course, designed with two apex triangles, promises to be both challenging and spectator-friendly. Swimmers will navigate the course, exiting the water and rounding a marker before diving back in for the second leg. For those looking to take on an additional challenge, the new 5K beach run will be held on hard-packed sand along the stunning shoreline, making for a picturesque running experience. Plus, kids can join in the fun with a 1-mile run designed just for them! Participants can enjoy great perks, including a swim cap, T-shirt, and professional chip timing, with awards for top finishers in both the swim and the 5K. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a family looking for a fun day out, the Pier to Pier Challenge promises to be an unforgettable experience!
The swim course, designed with two apex triangles, promises to be both challenging and spectator-friendly. Swimmers will navigate the course, exiting the water and rounding a marker before diving back in for the second leg. For those looking to take on an additional challenge, the new 5K beach run will be held on hard-packed sand along the stunning shoreline, making for a picturesque running experience. Plus, kids can join in the fun with a 1-mile run designed just for them! Participants can enjoy great perks, including a swim cap, T-shirt, and professional chip timing, with awards for top finishers in both the swim and the 5K. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a family looking for a fun day out, the Pier to Pier Challenge promises to be an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
8TH ANNUAL PIER TO PIER CHALLENGE SWIM
THE 1 MILE COURSE WILL BE IN THE FORM OF TWO APEX TRIANGLES. SWIMMERS WILL ENTER THE WATER, SWIM OUT AROUND THE FIRST APEX TRIANGLE, THEN EXIT THE WATER AND PROCEED AROUND A MARKER. SWIMMERS WILL RE-ENTER THE WATER TO SWIM AROUND THE SECOND APEX TRIANGLE. SWIMMERS WILL THEN EXIT THE WATER THROUGH A FINISH CHUTE. THIS COURSE IS UNIQUE AND SPECTATOR FRIENDLY.
**NEW FOR 2025**
WE ARE ADDING A 5K BEACH RUN. THE RUN WILL BE ON THE BEACH AND THE MAJORITY OF THE RUN WILL BE ALONG THE WATER ON THE HARD PACKED SAND. WE ARE ALSO ADDING A 1 MILE KIDS RUN.
DOUBLE DOWN CHALLENGE
Looking for a challenge? Why not participate in the 5k and the swim? Sign up for both events and receive $15 back. You must sign up for both events individually.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A SWIM CAP, T-SHIRT AND PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING.
AWARDS -SWIM
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top finishers in each Age Group
Top Beach Patrol (top 4 times on team are used to determine team score)
Top Swim Club (top 4 times on team are used to determine team score)
AWARDS- 5K
Top 3 Overall Male and Female Top 3 Male and Female in 10 year age groups
EVENT IS PRESENTED BY THE WILDWOOD BEACH PATROL AND EVEN KIEL RACING
Location
Wildwood Beach Patrol Headquarters- Lincoln Ave, Wildwood NJ, 08260
THE 1 MILE COURSE WILL BE IN THE FORM OF TWO APEX TRIANGLES. SWIMMERS WILL ENTER THE WATER, SWIM OUT AROUND THE FIRST APEX TRIANGLE, THEN EXIT THE WATER AND PROCEED AROUND A MARKER. SWIMMERS WILL RE-ENTER THE WATER TO SWIM AROUND THE SECOND APEX TRIANGLE. SWIMMERS WILL THEN EXIT THE WATER THROUGH A FINISH CHUTE. THIS COURSE IS UNIQUE AND SPECTATOR FRIENDLY.
**NEW FOR 2025**
WE ARE ADDING A 5K BEACH RUN. THE RUN WILL BE ON THE BEACH AND THE MAJORITY OF THE RUN WILL BE ALONG THE WATER ON THE HARD PACKED SAND. WE ARE ALSO ADDING A 1 MILE KIDS RUN.
DOUBLE DOWN CHALLENGE
Looking for a challenge? Why not participate in the 5k and the swim? Sign up for both events and receive $15 back. You must sign up for both events individually.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A SWIM CAP, T-SHIRT AND PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING.
AWARDS -SWIM
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top finishers in each Age Group
Top Beach Patrol (top 4 times on team are used to determine team score)
Top Swim Club (top 4 times on team are used to determine team score)
AWARDS- 5K
Top 3 Overall Male and Female Top 3 Male and Female in 10 year age groups
EVENT IS PRESENTED BY THE WILDWOOD BEACH PATROL AND EVEN KIEL RACING
Location
Wildwood Beach Patrol Headquarters- Lincoln Ave, Wildwood NJ, 08260
Races
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1 Mile Swim
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$43.40
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1/4 Mile Kids Swim
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$22.20
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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1 Mile Kids Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k