Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run

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.

**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?  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 8am

Races: 5k starts at 8am.  Swim starts at 10:30. 

Location
Wildwood Beach Patrol Headquarters- Lincoln Ave, Wildwood NJ, 08260

The Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run brings an exciting 1.6K, 0.4K, 5K to Wildwood, New Jersey on July 11, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!