CRDA Atlantic City Triathlon

The Al Mackler Cancer Foundation contributes to pediatric cancer research projects at St. Jude's Children Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, and Hadassah Hospital in Israel. The Foundation contributes all proceeds from each years race to pediatric cancer research at the various hospitals.

Registration on Race Day, begins at 6:30 am, until 7:25 am. The cost to register on race day is $40.00. Race medallion to all race finishers

The 2026 Race will be held on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Every participant and sponsor will receive our 2026 commemorative T-Shirt. So make sure we have your correct t-shirt size.

The City of Brigantine and Green Whales, Inc are proud to present the 2026 Brigantine Beach Triathlon. Every year since its inception, the race has benefited various entities on Brigantine Beach including the Polar Bear Plunge, Brigantine Rams, Brigantine Baseball and Softball, Marine Mammal Stranding Center, the American Red Cross, the Brigantine Community School, the South Jersey Cancer Fund, Atlantic United Soccer, and the EHT Police Exploreres, and local community benefits.

Local Police, Fire, EMS. the Department of Public Works, the Beach Patrol, the Department Of Emergency Management, the NJ State Police, US Coast Guard, the City Manager, City Council and Mayor of Brigantine are all intimately involved in making this race a success, year after year.

Several hundred athletes of varying abilities will participate in Saturday’s event which kicks off with a ¼ mile swim in the bay, beginning at the 26th St. S. City Dock area. The race is then followed by a scenic 11 mile bike ride around the Island of Brigantine. The athletes return to 26th St. S. City Dock area where they will drop their bikes and don their running shoes for a 4 mile run to the North end of Brigantine and back finishing at the 26th St. S. Recreation Complex.

After the event all athletes will have time to relax at the 26th Street Recreation Complex with lunch, a DJ, and awards ceremony.

*Please note, this year's race will be capped at 600 registrants

Green Whales, Inc. and Greenheads Swimming, along with the Brigantine Beach Patrol, bring you the 12th Annual Brigantine Open Water Swim for ages 7 and over. This year's events are:

• 400M: Ages 7 - 14

• 2K: Ages 11 & Over

• 5K: Ages 12 & Over

This is an open water swim; the current and wave conditions are unpredictable. Please use good judgment if you are uncertain about swimming in rough water.

The course is set; however, the race committee reserves the right to change the direction of each event due to water conditions. The details of each event with landmarks are provided in the race map(s). Any questions about the course will be addressed at the pre-race meeting by the Race Referee.

The Atlantic City Fire Fighters Local 198 will host this years 20th Annual Memorial 5k Run in memory of Fire Fighters John Seedorf and Police Officer Thomas McMeekin.

WHEN: August 29, 2026 at 9:30am

WHERE: Race will begin at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on the Atlantic City boardwalk.

Course will start & finish in front of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at Pennsylvania Ave on the Boardwalk. All 5k runners will run south towards Ventnor on the boardwalk with an out and back course. The turnaround point will be Montpelier Ave in Atlantic City, NJ. Click here to see the course map.

Registration Pricing Fee - $40.00

Race Day Price Fee - $50.00

Race day registration will be under a tent on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Saturday, August 29, 2026 -- 8:30 am - 9:15 am

Event t-shirts to the first 100 pre-registered entrants

Please indicate S, M, L, XL, XXL

There will be complimentary food and discounted drinks for all registered participants. Will have a DJ playing music for a small after party.

• Fruit Cocktail - Melon I Pineapple I Grapes I Strawberries I Blueberries

• Breakfast English Muffins - Egg, Ham & White American Cheese

• Fried White Corn Tortillas - Fire Roasted Salsa

• Crispy Chicken Wings - Ranch & BBQ Dipping Sauces

Exciting news! Spine One Chiropractic is thrilled to participate in the Seedorf / McMeekin 5k Memorial Run this year. They provide athlete stretching and fantastic giveaways.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is offering $5.00 self-parking at the self-park garage. Upon arrival, present this coupon to the cashier. Valid only on 8/29/2026. The parking coupon will be available two weeks before the event. Click here to get a $5.00 parking coupon.

Awards ceremony will be held at The Terrace at Hard Rock following the race. Top 3 overall males and females will get awards. After that there will be age group medals for 1st place winner male and female in the following age groups: 14 & Under | 15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+