The Friends of Barnegat Light Beach Patrol is excited to announce the 15th Annual Barnegat Light Ocean Swim! Participation will be limited to ensure a safe and fun race. Entry fees are $50. We are pleased to offer LBI lifeguards a reduced entry fee of $25. Barnegat Light lifeguards can participate for no charge. ONLINE REGISTRATION **Registration opens April 1, 2026 at 9:00 am ** COURSE One-mile course, swimmers enter at 30th Street beach, swim north, and exit at 16th Street beach. The course is marked with highly visible buoys. Please note the course will be contingent on ocean currents. Starting and finishing points will be finalized on race day. HEATS There will be three (3) heats. HEAT 1 — anticipated finish time less than 29 minutes HEAT 2 — anticipated finish time between 29 and 37 minutes HEAT 3 — anticipated finish time more than 37 minutes Heat 2 starts three minutes after Heat 1. Heat 3 starts three minutes after Heat 2. All swimmers in Heat 2 will have three minutes deducted
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 25.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Barnegat Light, NJ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
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
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
