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
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Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run 2026 — Wildwood, NJ
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 11.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Wildwood, NJ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
