New Jersey · Saturday, October 31, 2026
The 5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest is a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and running event held on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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
Entry Fee: $165 (Includes Event Insurance and Race Day Movie. Instructions on how to obtain the movie will be sent in an email post race)
1/4 Mi Swim; 11Mi Bike; 5K Run
It is advised to pick-up race packets and participate in optional bike inspection on Saturday 7/12 at Stone Harbor Fire House 4:00pm - 6:30 pm.
Make checks payable to: Stone Harbor Triathlon
Awards
Overall: Top three (3) male and female finishers
Age Groups: Top three (3) male and female finishers in the following divisions:14 and Under,15-19 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70+
Fire/ Rescue/ Police: Top Male and Female
Lifeguards: Top Male and Female
Clydesdale/Athena: Top Male and Female
Top S/B/R Splits: Top Male and Female
Break Course Record! $250.00 Cash Male (48:21) Female (58.03)
No duplication of awards
Results will be posted online within 24 hours at www.compuscore.com
DIRECTIONS
Stone Harbor is located 30 miles south of Atlantic City. Take Garden State Parkway to Exit 10(Stone Harbor) and go 2.5 miles on Stone Harbor Blvd traveling over bridge onto 96th Street. At the first light take a LEFT onto 3rd Ave. Take a LEFT onto 89th Street and Stone Harbor Yacht Club is 1/4 mile ahead.
Note on PARKING:
It is advised to arrive early for parking on adjacent streets. Additional parking is available at Municipal Pier/ Marina on 81st and the BAY.
Lodging:
Hy-Land Motor Inn 609-465-7305
Offshore Motel 609-886-6400
(Reserve Early!)
All sales are final. Absolutely no entry fee, or portion of entry fee can be deferred, refunded, transferred or credited. No Exceptions.
🧾 Packet Pickup Options
✅ Friday, July 24 – Early Pickup:
Pick up your race packet early to skip the lines!
📍 Seaport Pier
⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
✅ Saturday, July 25 – Race Morning:
Race day packet pickup will begin at 6:30 AM at Seaport Pier.
Join us for the 4th annual Kelly’s Kidz 5K and Family Fun Walk on the Wildwood Boardwalk! This year’s race takes place during Christmas in July weekend and Santa will be there! So wear your Christmas gear, dress the family, and kick off your Christmas in July festivities while supporting a great cause!
The race benefits Kelly's Kidz, a non-profit organization founded by Bob Kelly and his son Austin. Kelly's Kidz supports patients at local children's hospitals with toys, pajamas, and distraction items all through the year. For more information visit Kelly’s Kidz Facebook page: Kelly's Kidz
Flat and fast chip-timed event starting and ending at the Seaport Pier!
Register by July 15th to receive a Kelly's Kidz T-Shirt.
Family Fun Walk begins and ends at the Seaport Pier as well, it begins promptly after the start of the 5K. Only $25 for a family of up to 6 walkers!
First, second, and third place male and female overall and age group award medals will be given out to the winning 5K participants after the race.
Age groups for awards:
9 & Under
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
The 8th Annual Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge Hosted by The Wildwood Beach Patrol will be held on in conjunction with Wildwood Beach Patrol and Even Kiel Racing his event will have several different types of individual and team events. Races will involve swimming, running, and an obstacle course. The obstacle course will consist of sand and water obstacles.
The swim is a 1 mile ocean swim.
The run is a 5k.
The run obstacles consist hills of sand to run over and water to run through.
For the team challenge you compete as a team. You will be all holding a pipe and completing the obstacles together.
PARKING: ALL Event Parking will be provided at Baker Avenue Parking Lot $ – There will be no Schellenger Avenue Access at this event.
SCHEDULE:
4:00PM Registration & Check-In Opens
6:00PM Kids Challenge Race Starts
6:30PM Individual/Team/Land Run Challenges Start
5-Mile Beach at Wildwood Crest: Half Marathon, 10K and
Run at sunrise on the Boardwalk and more!
We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.
Finisher's medals for all events.
All first time half marathon finishers will receive a plaque that commemorates their first half finish. The athletes will also receive their finisher’s medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first half.
Walkers and families are welcome.
We'll have the inflatable finish line arch ready and waiting for you.
There will be food and drink post-race.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR A RACE MAP.
SWAG
Elite Feats is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include :
T-shirt
Finisher's medal
Ankle running socks
We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available.
Sometimes items may not be available at your event. Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG!
We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction.
Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
This race is part of the new Half Marathon race series. Please click the link below for more information:
https://events.elitefeats.com/half
EARLY START INFO
Here is the information going forward for all races regarding early starts:
No early starts for 5K/10K
A single early start time 1 hour before the actual start time for Half (& Full if applicable)
No awards for any early starts
Also, anyone doing the early start should be trying to run a 15min mile or slower for the half or full. If they end up doing faster than 2:15 for the half they may not get a time.
2024 Finisher's Medal (artist rendering)
I Run for Fun socks
Thank you for your Service
We love our uniformed service members and their families. All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. CHECK THIS LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Elite Feats is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food. For additional information, email [email protected]. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day experience. For additional information and race updates please check our website: http://www.elitefeats.com