Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K

EVENT DATE

Saturday July 18th, 2026

LOCATION

Roger Wheeler State Beach - Narragansett, RI

EVENT DESCRIPTION

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: Participate in a 5K run or walk event.
• 1 Mile or 2.4 Mile Swims: Choose between a 1-mile swim or a 2.4-mile swim.
• 3 Mile or 6 Mile Paddles: Compete in either a 3-mile or a 6-mile paddle.
• Eco-Challenger: Complete the combination of 5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle.
• Ultimate Challenger: Take on the challenge of the 5K Run, 2.4 Mile Swim, and 6 Mile Paddle.

PARKING

Parking Is Charged By Car Weekend Rate: RI Resident $7.00, Non RI Resident $14.

DIVISION SCORING BRACKETS

• Up to 17 Years Old: All participants in this age group.
• 18-29: Participants aged 18 to 29.
• 30-39: Competitors in the age range of 30 to 39.
• 40-49: Participants aged 40 to 49.
• 50-59: Competitors between the ages of 50 and 59.
• 60-69: Participants aged 60 to 69.
• 70+: Everyone aged 70 and above.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Early Registration Opens: February 15th

Early Registration Discount Ends: April 1st

Full Price Registration Begins: April 2nd

JULY 18TH EVENT SCHEDULE

To be determined.

MORE INFORMATION

For further details, visit the race page: Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K.