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Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K

Narragansett, Rhode Island · Saturday, July 18, 2026

The Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K is a 1 miles, 3 miles, 5k, 6 miles, 10k, 7.1 miles, 14.6 miles, open water, running, swimming, and walking event held on Saturday, July 18, 2026. It is located in Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Date
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM
Location
Narragansett, Rhode Island
02882
United States
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Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026

Founded in 2011, the Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K is an annual multisport festival supporting charities focused on drowning prevention, cancer support, cardiac health, and coastal sustainability. The event features running, swimming, and paddleboard races.

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Events:

  • 5K Run or Walk

  • 10K Run

  • 400 Meter Kids Swim

  • 1 Mile or 5K Swim

  • 3 Mile or 6 Mile Paddle

  • Eco-Challenger (5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle)

  • Ultimate Challenger (10K Run, 5K Mile Swim, 6 Mile Paddle)

Ocean Swim:

New England's only open-water swim meet dual sanctioned by USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming. This meet offers three race distances, individual and cumulative time relay competitions, a team points competition, and non-wetsuit (awards eligible) and wetsuit (no awards) divisions.

  • Open Water Meet Announcement - click to view
  • Coach Attestion Form - click to view
  • Required for all swimmers age 12 & under
  • Individual Event Age Groups:

  • 5K Swim: 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

  • 1-Mile Swim: 9-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

  • 400-Meter Swim: 12 & under

  • Relay Age Groups (sum of the 3 swimmers’ ages):

  • 5K swim: 33-51, 52-117, 118-179, 180+

  • 1-mile swim: 27-51, 52-117, 118-179, 180+

  • 400-meter swim: 36 & under

Key Dates:

  • February - Early Registration Opens

  • April 15 - Early Registration Discount Ends

  • April 16 - Full Price Registration Begins

Tentative Schedule:

  • 6:30 AM - Parking Lot & 5K/10K Run Check-In Open

  • 7:00 AM - Swim & Paddle Check-In Opens

  • 7:00 AM - Run/Walk Entries Close

  • 7:15 AM - Run/Walk Races Start

  • 8:00 AM - Swim Individual Race Entries Close

  • 8:30 AM - Swim Check-In & Relay Entries Closes

  • 8:40 AM - Mandatory Swimmer Briefing

  • 9:00 AM - Swim Races Start

  • 11:00 AM - Paddle Race Entries Closes

  • 11:30 AM - Paddle Races Start 11:30am

  • 11:45 AM - Swim Awards Ceremony

  • 3:00 PM - Public Event Area Closes

Parking:

Regular state beach parking rates apply. Season passes will be honored. Rhode Island resident day parking $7. Non-resident day parking $14. Senior resident $3.50. Senior non-resident $7. Parking rates are set by the State of Rhode Island and subject to change.

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