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