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
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the 8th Annual Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5K, happening on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the beautiful Wildwood, Cape May! This unique event features a thrilling 1-mile swim course designed as two apex triangles, providing both a challenge and spectacular views for participants and spectators alike. Swimmers will navigate the course before exiting the water and heading around a marker, making the entire experience engaging for onlookers.
New for 2025, participants can also join in on the 5K beach run, which will take place on the hard-packed sand along the water's edge, ensuring a picturesque backdrop for runners. Families can get involved too, as a 1-mile kids run will be introduced this year! For those looking for an extra challenge, sign up for both the swim and the 5K to receive a special discount. All participants will enjoy a swim cap, a stylish T-shirt, and professional chip timing, along with the chance to win awards in various categories. Don't miss this chance to experience a fantastic day of community spirit and athletic achievement at the Pier to Pier Challenge!
New for 2025, participants can also join in on the 5K beach run, which will take place on the hard-packed sand along the water's edge, ensuring a picturesque backdrop for runners. Families can get involved too, as a 1-mile kids run will be introduced this year! For those looking for an extra challenge, sign up for both the swim and the 5K to receive a special discount. All participants will enjoy a swim cap, a stylish T-shirt, and professional chip timing, along with the chance to win awards in various categories. Don't miss this chance to experience a fantastic day of community spirit and athletic achievement at the Pier to Pier Challenge!
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 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 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
-
1/4 Mile Kids Swim
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$22.20
-
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