Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Holloway Escape the Cape Triathlon

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

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

Register for New Jersey's 6th Annual Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is back at CAPE MAY BREWING COMPANY for the Best Bike Ride & Beer Event in the business! Ride a 15, 30, or 45-mile route through the beautiful area of Cape May, New Jersey followed by a post-ride Beer Festival! Bikes & Beers CAPE MAY is the area's premier cycling event departing from CAPE MAY BREWING COMPANY and traveling the beautiful area of Cape May County, NJ. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instruction, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at CAPE MAY BREWING COMPANY for a beer festival atmosphere of rewarding craft beers, live music, a charity raffle & much more!

This is a ride for everyone - All riding levels are welcome!

WHAT IS BIKES & BEERS:

• Pick your ride distance and create a team of friends & family (optional)

• Mark your calendar for a fun day of cycling and craft beer!

• Pre Ride:

• Check in a half hour before your start time

• We'll provide parking & further ride info in email instructions

• Enjoy free coffee & fresh pastries

• Local bike shops offering last-minute tune-ups

• The Ride:

• Ride your distance with ride leaders

• Fully marked routes & GPS turn-by-turn instructions

• Mechanical support vehicle

• Rest stops with snacks & refreshments

• Post Ride:

• It's time to enjoy (2) complimentary beers on us!

• Official co-branded Bikes & Beers Pint Glass for every rider

• Bikes & Beers high-quality neoprene koozies

• Enjoy the food trucks, live music, games

• Check out our Bikes & Beers merch tent & snack stand

• Live raffle with $3,000+ in prizes!

• Join & Post your photos on our Facebook & Instagram

• Keep in touch with your newly made cycling friends!

*Further event information will be communicated in emails after registration and in the days and weeks leading up to event day!

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

• Official Bikes & Beers X CAPE MAY 2026 Pint Glass

• (2) Cape May Craft Beers are ON US!

• High-Quality Neoprene Beer Koozies

• Raffle Ticket with a Chance to WIN PRIZES!

• Collectable Bike Plate - Event Photos!

• Unique Pretzels, Hubs Peanuts, & Many more free snacks!

• Non-Alcoholic Beer upon request

• Entry into the Post-Ride Party with LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE, GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS & MORE!

FEATURES TO OUR 2026 EVENTS:

• PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS - At least (3) photographers will be snapping pics of your Bikes & Beers experience during pre-ride, during the ride, and post-ride! We have amazing photo ops!

• NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER OPTIONS - Still want to ride with us but don't want the alcohol? We have non-alcohol beer upon request!

• COLLECTABLE BIKE PLATES - At check-in, you'll receive a collectible event wristband and bike plate designed just for this event! They look awesome!

• SPONSOR SNACKS & GIVEAWAYS - Morning coffee, fresh pastries, post-ride pretzel necklaces, recovery protein & much more!

IT'S A CELEBRATION OF CYCLING AND CRAFT BEER!

Riders will also receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a brand-new bike and a ton of other prizes including a private brewery tour and cycling gear!

Benefitting The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation & Local Cycling Advocacy Groups. Have fun, and give back!

Date: Saturday September 26, 2026

Time: 9:00a

All runners must maintain a 16:00/mile.

Start & Finish

The start will be on Beach Ave in Cape May between Grant Street and Patterson Ave. The finish will be at Behr Brewing located at 513 Seashore Road.

Packet Pick Up

Packet pick up will be Friday September 25th from 4pm to 8pm at Behr Brewing (highly suggested to pick up on Friday ). Saturday morning pick up will be from 7:00am to 8:30am at 238 Beach Ave, Cape May (Lifeguard Headquarters).

Swag

All registered runners will receive a free race shirt and finisher pint glass. In addition, all finishers will receive a ticket for one free beer at the after party.

Awards

Overall Male and Female 1-3, 1st Place Master's Male and Female, 1-3 Male and Female Age Groups; 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+

Water Stops

SELF SERVE water stop will be at Mile 2 and Mile 4.

In today's world, we require you to BYO and carry your own aid whether it be your own hydration bottle, reusable cup or hydration vest. Remember, these are FILL STATIONS, not Aid Stations. Cups will NOT be available. Please use this to "refill" your hydration bottles or reusable cups.

Race Day Transportation

NO SHUTTLE SERVICE. We are not offering athlete/spectator shuttles from the brewery parking lot to the starting line. Athletes and spectators are encouraged to ride share, UBER, Lyft, taxi, between locations. PLEASE note parking meters in Cape May will be active at 10:00 am but non-metered spaces exist only a few blocks from the start. Be mindful of our locals and DO NOT BLOCK their driveway.

Epic Coast Guard views and fun family racing.

Awards to the top 3 M/f Overall and Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, and 10 year AG up to 60+. Race Shirts are guaranteed to those registered by September 30 (limited supply after) and all finishers receive a commemorative Always Ready Challenge Coin.

ALWAYS READY K9 RACE

This 3K run/walk option is open to four-legged friends accompanied by 2 legged guides. Dogs must be leashed on no longer than a 6ft lead and able to maintain a calm disposition for the entirety of the event. The K9 race will start 5 minutes after the 5K. This race is brought to you by our partners at Lead the Way Dog Training. Each finisher will receive a Lead the Way K9 Champion Medal and an Always Ready K9 dog pin.

VIRTUAL RACES

Virtual 5K and K9 runners will have the entire month of October to complete their best time and will receive the same swag as the corresponding live event. Virtual packets will not be mailed out until after the in-person race on 10/11.