Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Narragansett, Rhode Island
- Price $27.50 - $133.50
- Races 10 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K on Saturday, July 12th, 2025! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island, this vibrant event focuses on raising awareness and funds for vital causes, including water safety, drowning prevention, cancer awareness, and cardiac health, all while protecting Rhode Island's stunning coastal environment.
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances to challenge themselves, including a 5K run or walk, 1-mile and 2.4-mile swims, and 3-mile and 6-mile paddles. For the ultimate thrill-seekers, there are the Eco-Challenger and Ultimate Challenger options, which combine running, swimming, and paddling. Don't miss out on the fun team relays, too! With event festivities kicking off early in the morning, it's a perfect day for families and friends to come together for a good cause while enjoying the sun, sea, and sand. Mark your calendars for this fantastic summer event and get ready to make waves for a healthier, safer community!
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances to challenge themselves, including a 5K run or walk, 1-mile and 2.4-mile swims, and 3-mile and 6-mile paddles. For the ultimate thrill-seekers, there are the Eco-Challenger and Ultimate Challenger options, which combine running, swimming, and paddling. Don't miss out on the fun team relays, too! With event festivities kicking off early in the morning, it's a perfect day for families and friends to come together for a good cause while enjoying the sun, sea, and sand. Mark your calendars for this fantastic summer event and get ready to make waves for a healthier, safer community!
Organiser's Description
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SATURDAY JULY 12TH 2025
ROGER WHEELER STATE BEACH -NARRAGANSETT, RHODE ISLAND
WATERMAN ECO-CHALLENGE + SUMMER SAFE OCEAN STATE 5K!
_THIS DAY IS ALL ABOUT SUPPORTING THE SUMMER SAFE OCEAN STATE INITIATIVE IN RHODE ISLAND! WE ARE ALL COMING TOGETHER TO RAISE AWARENESS & FUNDING TOWARD WATER SAFETY/DROWNING PREVENTION, CANCER PREVENTION/CARDIAC HEALTH & PROTECTING RHODE ISLAND'S COASTAL ENVIRONMENT. _
RACE EVENTS:
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5K RUN OR WALK
*
1 MILE OR 2.4 MILE SWIMS
*
3 MILE OR 6 MILE PADDLES
*
ECO-CHALLENGER (5K RUN + 1 MILE SWIM + 3 MILE PADDLE)
*
ULTIMATE CHALLENGER (5K RUN, 2.4 MILE SWIM, 6 MILE PADDLE)
*
CO-ED SWIM & PADDLE TEAM RELAYS
*PARKING AT ROGER WHEELER IS CHARGED BY CAR WEEKEND RATE: RI RESIDENT $7.00, NON RI RESIDENT $14
DIVISION SCORING BRACKETS:
UP TO 17 YEARS OLD
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
EARLY REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1ST
EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ENDS JUNE 1ST
FULL PRICE REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 2ND
JULY 12TH EVENT SCHEDULE:
PARKING & 5K CHECKIN /TIME CHIP PICK UP - 6:15AM
5K REGISTRATION CLOSES - 7:00AM
5K RACE STARTS - 7:30AM
SWIM & PADDLE CHECKIN / TIME CHIP PICK UP OPENS - 7:30AM
PUBLIC EVENT AREA OPENS - 8:30AM
SWIM CHECKIN CLOSES 8:30AM
SWIM RACES STARTS 9:00AM
PADDLE REGISTRATION CLOSES 10:30AM
PADDLE RACES START 11:00AM
CO-ED SWIM & PADDLE TEAM RELAYS START 1:00PM
PUBLIC EVENT AREA CLOSES 3PM
SATURDAY JULY 12TH 2025
ROGER WHEELER STATE BEACH -NARRAGANSETT, RHODE ISLAND
WATERMAN ECO-CHALLENGE + SUMMER SAFE OCEAN STATE 5K!
_THIS DAY IS ALL ABOUT SUPPORTING THE SUMMER SAFE OCEAN STATE INITIATIVE IN RHODE ISLAND! WE ARE ALL COMING TOGETHER TO RAISE AWARENESS & FUNDING TOWARD WATER SAFETY/DROWNING PREVENTION, CANCER PREVENTION/CARDIAC HEALTH & PROTECTING RHODE ISLAND'S COASTAL ENVIRONMENT. _
RACE EVENTS:
*
5K RUN OR WALK
*
1 MILE OR 2.4 MILE SWIMS
*
3 MILE OR 6 MILE PADDLES
*
ECO-CHALLENGER (5K RUN + 1 MILE SWIM + 3 MILE PADDLE)
*
ULTIMATE CHALLENGER (5K RUN, 2.4 MILE SWIM, 6 MILE PADDLE)
*
CO-ED SWIM & PADDLE TEAM RELAYS
*PARKING AT ROGER WHEELER IS CHARGED BY CAR WEEKEND RATE: RI RESIDENT $7.00, NON RI RESIDENT $14
DIVISION SCORING BRACKETS:
UP TO 17 YEARS OLD
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
EARLY REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1ST
EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ENDS JUNE 1ST
FULL PRICE REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 2ND
JULY 12TH EVENT SCHEDULE:
PARKING & 5K CHECKIN /TIME CHIP PICK UP - 6:15AM
5K REGISTRATION CLOSES - 7:00AM
5K RACE STARTS - 7:30AM
SWIM & PADDLE CHECKIN / TIME CHIP PICK UP OPENS - 7:30AM
PUBLIC EVENT AREA OPENS - 8:30AM
SWIM CHECKIN CLOSES 8:30AM
SWIM RACES STARTS 9:00AM
PADDLE REGISTRATION CLOSES 10:30AM
PADDLE RACES START 11:00AM
CO-ED SWIM & PADDLE TEAM RELAYS START 1:00PM
PUBLIC EVENT AREA CLOSES 3PM
Races
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5K Road Race - Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS MAR 25Scenic Galilee Route, Beach Finish! -
5K Road Race - Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS MAR 25Scenic Galilee Route, Beach Finish! -
1 Mile Swim
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS MAR 25Swim Starts & Finishes @ Beach Event Area. -
2.4 Mile Distance Swim
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$64.60
OPENS MAR 252.4 Mile Distance. Swim Starts & Finishes @ Beach Event Area! -
3 Mile Paddle
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS MAR 25Paddle Starts & Finishes @ Beach Event Area. All SUP Registrants Must Comply W/ USCG PFD Regulations. -
6 Mile Distance Paddle
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$64.60
OPENS MAR 25Paddle Starts & Finishes @ Beach Event Area. All SUP Registrants Must Comply W/ USCG PFD Regulations. -
Eco-Challenger: 5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$107.00
OPENS MAR 255K Scenic Galilee Route & Beach Finish! Swim & Paddle Starts & Finishes @ Beach Event Area. All SUP Registrants Must Comply W/ USCG PFD Regulations. -
Ultimate Challenger: 5K Run + 2.4 Mile Swim + 6 Mile Paddle
Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$133.50
OPENS MAR 255K Scenic Galilee Route & Beach Finish! Swim 2.4 Miles. Swim & Paddle Starts & Finishes @ Beach Event Area. All SUP Registrants Must Comply W/ USCG PFD Regulations. -
Coed 3 Person Swim Relay
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 12th July 2025 (1:00PM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS MAR 25This exciting event will consist of 3 person coed swim teams of any combination. Each leg will swim and out and back, total distance of approximately 400 yards. - The Fee Is $25 Per Member, $75 Per Team. - First Team Member Will Register, Start & Name The Team, Share The Team Name With The Other Two Team Members & They Will 'Join' That Team When They Register For This Event. - All Team Members Need To Be Registered To Compete In This Event On Race Day. -
Coed 3 Person Paddle Relay
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 12th July 2025 (1:30PM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS MAR 25This exciting event will consist of 3 person coed paddle teams of any combination of people, paddle disciplines & board lengths. Each leg will paddle and out and back distance of approximately 575 yards. - The Fee Is $25 Per Member, $75 Per Team. - First Team Member Will Register, Start & Name The Team, Share The Team Name With The Other Two Team Members & They Will 'Join' That Team When They Register For This Event. - All Team Members Need To Be Registered To Compete In This Event On Race Day.
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