Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K
About this race
Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
Founded in 2011, the Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K is an annual multisport festival supporting charities focused on drowning prevention, cancer support, cardiac health, and coastal sustainability. The event features running, swimming, and paddleboard races.
Watch 2024 Highlight Video
Events:
- 5K Run or Walk
- 10K Run
- 400 Meter Kids Swim
- 1 Mile or 5K Swim
- 3 Mile or 6 Mile Paddle
- Eco-Challenger (5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle)
- Ultimate Challenger (10K Run, 5K Mile Swim, 6 Mile Paddle)
Ocean Swim:
New England's only open-water swim meet dual sanctioned by USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming. This meet offers three race distances, individual and cumulative time relay competitions, a team points competition, and non-wetsuit (awards eligible) and wetsuit (no awards) divisions.
- Ocean Swim Meet Announcement - click to view
- Details & sanction requirements
- Shareable link: https://bit.ly/wec-owmeetannouncement26
- Coach Attestion Form - click to view
- Required for all swimmers age 12 & under
- Required for all swimmers age 12 & under
- Individual Event Age Groups:
- 5K Swim: 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- 1-Mile Swim: 9-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- 400-Meter Swim: 12 & under
- Relay Age Groups (sum of the 3 swimmers’ ages):
- 5K swim: 33-51, 52-117, 118-179, 180+
- 1-mile swim: 27-51, 52-117, 118-179, 180+
- 400-meter swim: 36 & under
Key Dates:
- February - Early Registration Opens
- April 15 - Early Registration Discount Ends
- April 16 - Full Price Registration Begins
Tentative Schedule:
- 6:30 AM - Parking Lot & 5K/10K Run Check-In Open
- 7:00 AM - Swim & Paddle Check-In Opens
- 7:00 AM - Run/Walk Entries Close
- 7:15 AM - Run/Walk Races Start
- 8:00 AM - Swim Individual Race Entries Close
- 8:30 AM - Swim Check-In & Relay Entries Closes
- 8:30 AM - Road Race Awards Ceremony
- 8:40 AM - Mandatory Swimmer Briefing
- 9:00 AM - Swim Races Start
- 11:00 AM - Paddle Race Entries Closes
- 11:30 AM - Paddle Races Start 11:30am
- 11:45 AM - Swim Awards Ceremony
- 2:00 PM - Paddle Awards Ceremony
- 3:00 PM - Public Event Area Closes
Parking:
Regular state beach parking rates apply. Season passes will be honored. Rhode Island resident day parking $7. Non-resident day parking $14. Senior resident $3.50. Senior non-resident $7. Parking rates are set by the State of Rhode Island and subject to change.
The Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K brings an exciting 5K, 1.6K, 3.9K, 4.8K, 9.7K, 11.4K, 18.5K to Narragansett, Rhode Island on July 20, 2024. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Pick your distance
Running
5K Road Race - Run
Scenic Galilee Route, Beach Finish!
5K Road Race - Walk
Scenic Galilee Route, Beach Finish!
Swimming
1 Mile Swim
Swim Starts & Finishes @ Beach Event Area.
2.4 Mile Distance Swim
2.4 Mile Distance. Swim Starts & Finishes @ Beach Event Area!
Coed 3 Person Swim Relay
This 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.
Paddle sports
3 Mile Paddle
Paddle Starts & Finishes @ Beach Event Area. All SUP Registrants Must Comply W/ USCG PFD Regulations.
6 Mile Distance Paddle
Paddle Starts & Finishes @ Beach Event Area. All SUP Registrants Must Comply W/ USCG PFD Regulations.
Coed 3 Person Paddle Relay
This 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.
Swimrun
Eco-Challenger: 5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle
5K 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
5K 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.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Narragansett in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Narragansett
Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K takes place in Narragansett, Rhode Island, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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