5 running, swimming, cycling, and other events in Wildwood, New Jersey
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Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 25, 2026!
Join Us for the MudHen IPA 5K!
Get ready to run, sip, and celebrate at the most exciting race of the year! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just in it for the fun, this unique event combines fitness and flavor at the shore!
Run the Race
Enjoy a scenic 5K course through Wildwood and enjoy a MudHen Beer (21+) to fuel your race to the finish line.
Celebrate with Us
After crossing the finish line, join us at MudHen Brewing Co. to toast your victory! Enjoy a cold beer, music, runner's breakfast of lite fare, and plenty of post-race fun. Included in registration, every runner gets a complimentary beer (21+) and a t-shirt for all their hard work! The perfect way to shake off the stress, earn your drink, and make memories that’ll last longer than your post-race hangover.
Prizes & Merchandise
As stated, all participants ages 21+ receive a MudHen beer token to be redeemed inside the restaurant or at our beer trailer (only valid April 24-26). Compete for great prizes including IPA 5k medals and more. MudHen IPA 5K and MudHen Brewing Co. Merchandise will be available onsite for purchase to complete your 'fit!
Little Hen Mile
Register the whole family! Bring your Kiddos for our first ever kid's mile (Ages 12 and under). Race will begin at 10:00 AM after IPA 5K awards ceremony.
Grab Some Grub
Head inside the Station House for Brunch from 8AM to 1PM or into the Brewpub for Lunch to fuel up after the race. All IPA 5K & Little Hen Mile runners will receive 10% off their dine-in meal.
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait — sign up today and join us for the MudHen IPA 5K. Let’s run, drink, and repeat!
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Sat, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
Register for New Jersey's Premier Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is at MUDHEN BREWING for the business's Best Bike Ride & Beer Event! Ride a 15, 30, or 45-mile route through the beautiful coastal shore towns around Wildwood, NJ followed by a post-ride Beer Festival! Bikes & Beers WILDWOOD is the area's premier cycling event departing from MUDHEN BREWING and traveling the beautiful area of Jersey Shore, 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 MUDHEN BREWING 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:
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Pick your ride distance and create a team of friends & family (optional)
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Mark your calendar for a fun day of cycling and craft beer!
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Pre-Ride:
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Check-in a half hour before your start time
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We'll provide parking & further ride info in email instructions
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Enjoy free coffee & fresh pastries
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Local bike shops offering last-minute tune-ups
- The Ride:
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Ride your distance with ride leaders
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Fully marked routes & GPS turn-by-turn instructions
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Mechanical support vehicle
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Rest stops with snacks & refreshments
- Post Ride:
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It's time to enjoy (2) complimentary beers on us!
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Official co-branded Bikes & Beers Pint Glass for every rider
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Bikes & Beers high-quality neoprene koozies
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Enjoy the food trucks, live music, games
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Check out our Bikes & Beers merch tent & snack stand
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Live raffle with $3,000+ in prizes!
- Join & Post your photos on our Facebook Page
- 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:
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Official Bikes & Beers X MUDHEN BREWING 2026 Pint Glass
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(2) MUDHEN BREWING Craft Beers are ON US!
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High-Quality Neoprene Beer Koozies
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Raffle Ticket with a Chance to WIN PRIZES!
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Collectible Bike Plate - Event Photos!
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Unique Pretzels & Athletic Non-Alcoholic Beer
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Entry into the Post-Ride Party with LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE, GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS & MORE!
FEATURES OF OUR 2026 EVENTS:
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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!
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NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER OPTIONS - Still want to ride with us but don't want the alcohol? We now have Athletic Brewing sponsoring all our events! Looks for the blue tent and cooler full of flavorful non-alcoholic brews!
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COLLECTABLE BIKE PLATES - At check-in, you'll receive a collectible event wristband and bike plate designed just for this event! They look awesome!
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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. Have fun, and give back!
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Sun, May 24, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
This 5k run and 1 mile fun walk is to help support our veterans of war. All proceeds from this event will be donated to our veterans.
Pre registation fees will be $30, day of race $35.
This is a chip timed event with the following award categories: 1st overall male and female and top male and female in the following age groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Race Start/Finish and registration to be determined.
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Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
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
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Sun, Aug 09, 2026 at 6:00 PMSee full details
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:
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4:00PM Registration & Check-In Opens
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6:00PM Kids Challenge Race Starts
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6:30PM Individual/Team/Land Run Challenges Start
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