Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run
Typically 73–82°F · some rain risk
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2026
75–90°F
dry
2025
74–80°F
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2024
75–84°F
dry
2023
70–81°F
dry
2022
65–75°F
dry
2021
74–81°F
dry
2020
74–79°F
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2019
72–81°F
dry
2018
69–80°F
dry
2017
71–79°F
dry
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About this race
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
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