Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run
Saturday, July 10, 2027
8:30 AM EDT
Wildwood, New Jersey
$22.20–$43.40 · 4 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 8th Annual Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5K Run on Saturday, July 10th, 2027, in the beautiful coastal town of Wildwood, Cape May. This exciting event promises a day filled with sun, fun, and fitness, featuring a unique 1-mile swim course designed in the shape of an apex triangle. Swimmers will dive into the water, navigate through the course, and finish through a festive chute, making it a perfect spectacle for spectators.
In addition to the swim, participants can challenge themselves with a 5K beach run along the hard-packed sand by the water. There's even a 1-mile kids run to keep the whole family active! For those looking to double the challenge, sign up for both the swim and the 5K to experience the ultimate test of endurance. Every participant will receive a swim cap, a t-shirt, and professional chip timing. This event not only promotes health and community spirit but also supports the Wildwood Beach Patrol. Don’t miss out on the chance to compete for awards in various categories for both the swim and the run! Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day at the shore!
In addition to the swim, participants can challenge themselves with a 5K beach run along the hard-packed sand by the water. There's even a 1-mile kids run to keep the whole family active! For those looking to double the challenge, sign up for both the swim and the 5K to experience the ultimate test of endurance. Every participant will receive a swim cap, a t-shirt, and professional chip timing. This event not only promotes health and community spirit but also supports the Wildwood Beach Patrol. Don’t miss out on the chance to compete for awards in various categories for both the swim and the run! Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day at the shore!
Races
Organiser's description
8TH ANNUAL PIER TO PIER CHALLENGE SWIM
JOIN US FOR SOME SOME FUN IN THE SUN DOWN AT THE SHORE!
THE 1 MILE COURSE WILL BE IN THE FORM APPEX. SWIMMERS WILL ENTER THE WATER, OUT IN AN APPEX TRIANGLE AND THEN EXIT THE WATER THROUGH A FINISH CHUTE. THIS COURSE IS UNIQUE AND SPECTATOR FRIENDLY.
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? You must sign up for both events individually.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A SWIM CAP, T-SHIRT AND PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING.
THIS EVENT HELPS BENEFIT THE WILDWOOD BEACH PATROL.
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
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
PARKING: PARKING WILL BE STREET PARKING OR IN THE LOTS.
CHECK IN: PLEASE USE THE LINCOLN AVE BEACH ENTRANCE. CHECK IN WILL BE DONE BY THE MAIN LIFE GUARD STAND DOWN ON THE BEACH. CHECK IN WILL BEGIN AT 7:45
RACES: 5K STARTS AT 8:30 AM. SWIM STARTS AT 10:00
Location
Wildwood Beach Patrol Headquarters- Lincoln Ave, Wildwood NJ, 08260
JOIN US FOR SOME SOME FUN IN THE SUN DOWN AT THE SHORE!
THE 1 MILE COURSE WILL BE IN THE FORM APPEX. SWIMMERS WILL ENTER THE WATER, OUT IN AN APPEX TRIANGLE AND THEN EXIT THE WATER THROUGH A FINISH CHUTE. THIS COURSE IS UNIQUE AND SPECTATOR FRIENDLY.
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? You must sign up for both events individually.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A SWIM CAP, T-SHIRT AND PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING.
THIS EVENT HELPS BENEFIT THE WILDWOOD BEACH PATROL.
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
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
PARKING: PARKING WILL BE STREET PARKING OR IN THE LOTS.
CHECK IN: PLEASE USE THE LINCOLN AVE BEACH ENTRANCE. CHECK IN WILL BE DONE BY THE MAIN LIFE GUARD STAND DOWN ON THE BEACH. CHECK IN WILL BEGIN AT 7:45
RACES: 5K STARTS AT 8:30 AM. SWIM STARTS AT 10:00
Location
Wildwood Beach Patrol Headquarters- Lincoln Ave, Wildwood NJ, 08260
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Location
Lincoln Ave, Wildwood, 08260, NJ, United States
Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run
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