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Distance: 20.7 km from Wall TownshipSun, Aug 02, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim
Sunday - August 3
Long Branch Ocean Mile Registration
COST:
• $30: Before August 1
• $40: August 1
• $50 RACE DAY!!
RESULTS:
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2025
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2024
• 2023
• 2022
• 2021
• 2019
• 2018
• 2017
• 2016
• 2015
• 2014
WHAT:
We're looking forward to welcoming you back to the 2026 Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim. The race will again follow a rectangular course, with both the start AND finish in Pier Village...
WHERE:
Pier Village
66 Centennial Drive
Long Branch, NJ 07740
*This address will bring you within 50m of the gazebo where packet pick-up is located...but the closer you can park to the beach, the better.
Parking is FREE until 10am, so if you intend to stay past 10am, please be sure you pay the meters.
WHEN:
Sunday – August 2
• Packet Pick-up: 630-730am
• Race Start: 8am
FAQ's:
• What is the typical water temperature?
o Ocean temperatures are typically in the high 60s/low-70s.
• Are wetsuits allowed?
o Wetsuits are allowed, but those wearing wetsuits are not eligible for awards.
• How is the course set up?
o The race will follow a rectangular course, with both the start AND finish in Pier Village.
• Is there a cut-off time?
• All racers will be removed from the course 1-hour 10-minutes after the start.
• What are the awards/categories?
o Hand-painted, custom awards will be presented to the Top-5 overall (M/F) & the following age groups (M/F):
• 14&Under
• 15-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70+
If you have any other questions, please e-mail race director, Brian Shea:
Who is Coach Brian?
o Brian Shea comes to the program with a wealth of experience in endurance sports as an athlete, coach and consultant. He is the Founder & Head Coach/Consultant at Jersey Shore/Asbury Masters & Long Branch Ocean Swims & for over 25 years, has competed in all levels of endurance sports from 5K to Ultra-marathon Swims/Runs to Ironman.
o He has raced/won triathlons in the United States & abroad with multiple Ironman finishes including Ironman Hawaii with Personal Bests of:
5k - 15:54
Marathon - 2:49
Ironman - 9:31
Most recently, Brian has (7) top-10 finishes at the 8+mile Annual Swim for Alligator Light (Islamorada FL) as well as podium finishes at the United States Lifesaving Association National Championships.
o On the coaching side, Brian is a certified coach having formulated training and sports nutrition programs for athletes ranging from beginner to professional.
If you have any questions, please respond to this post & we'll circle back w/ you ASAP...OR if you'd like to contact Coach Brian directly, you can do so at: [email protected]
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Distance: 43.2 km from Wall TownshipSat, Aug 15, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
ABOUT THE RACE
Trident Multisport was established in 2012 with the idea of bringing quality multisport events to our local area and has worked hand and hand with DQ Events and their staff for over the last 9 years. We have established some high quality, fun, safe events that include the Phoenix Sprint, the Survival of the Mills, and the Stafford Sprint Race for HOPE.
PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:
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Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
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Required: Proof of ID
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Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID
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Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan
WHERE AND WHEN
The race will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026
The Olympic Races will start at 7:30 a.m. sharp.
The Sprint Races will start at approximately 8:00 a.m. depending on Olympic Swimmers.
All events start and finish at Joseph A Citta Scout Camp, 229 Brookville Rd, Barnegat, NJ 08005
SWAG
T-Shirts available when registering
ITINERARY
Saturday
5:30 - 7:15 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration
7:15 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race
7:30 am - Olympic Races start (waves based on # of entrants)
8:00 am (approx.) - Sprint Races start after the last Olympic Swimmer completes 1st lap (waves based on # of entrants)
11:00 am - Post-Race Refreshments & Awards Ceremony
DISTANCES
There is a small trail run to transition from the swim to the bike. IF YOU HAVE SENSITIVE FEET YOU MAY WANT TO BRING SOMETHING TO PUT ON AFTER THE SWIM FOR THE RUN TO BIKE.
Olympic Triathlon Distances
0.9 mile Swim, 24.6 mile Bike, & 10k Run
Olympic Duathlon Distances
5k Run, 24.6 mile Bike, & 5k Run
Olympic Aquabike Distances
0.9 mile Swim & 24.6 mile Bike
Sprint Triathlon Distances
0.45 mile Swim, 12.2 mile Bike, & 5k Run
Sprint Aquabike Distances
0.45 mile Swim & 12.2 mile Bike
AWARDS
No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.
Triathlon Awards & Divisions (Olympic & Sprint distances)
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
- You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, or Athena Open division.
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team
Duathlon Awards & Divisions
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
** If there are less than 50 registrants as of July 15, age groups will be in 10-year increments
Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
- You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, or Athena Open division.
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team
Aquabike Awards (Olympic & Sprint distances)
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**
** If there are less than 35 registrants as of July 15, there will only be overall awards
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
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Split results will be available on website on race day
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Race scored by DQ Events
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Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
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All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol
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Transfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions
USAT INFORMATION
All multisport participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of each registered event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines. If you are not already a member, when registering for each individual event you will be prompted to become a member and pay the respective membership fee.
Memberships range from single-event memberships to multi-year memberships; click here for more information.
Common Rules and Information
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ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID
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Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.
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You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard
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Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
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No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete
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Headphones are prohibited
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No riding in transition at any time
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Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.
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Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.
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Distance: 5.4 km from Wall TownshipSun, Sep 27, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:
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Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
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Required: Proof of ID
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Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID
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Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan
WHERE AND WHEN
The race will take place Sunday September 27th, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. sharp.
All events start and finish at Riverfront Park, Pt Pleasant, NJ.
PARKING
Available parking is nearby street parking while adhering to any signs that may prevent or restrict parking. The cabin parking lot and Maxson Ave north of River Rd are off limits.
SWAG
T-Shirts
Finishers Medals
ITINERARY
Saturday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - HIGHLY ENCOURAGED Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Registration online only if available (prices increased) at race site Riverfront Park.
Sunday
6:30 am - 7:45 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)
7:45 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race
8:00 am - Swim races start (waves based on # of entrants)
~8:20 am - 8:25 am - Kayak races start (waves based on # of entrants)
Please turn in your timing chip & strap at the conclusion of the event. Please be aware that the mats are live from Start to Finish and crossing the mat could interfere with other athletes and could potentially delay split results if you have not turned in your chip.
DISTANCES
The swim is in the river out and back parallel to beach, the bike is 4 loops on roads, the run is on roads and finishes in the park.
Triathlon Distances (Individual & Relay)
1/4 mile Swim, 10.5 mile Bike, & 3 mile Run
Duathlon Distances
2 mile Run, 10.5 mile Bike, & 3 mile Run
Aquabike Distances
1/4 mile Swim & 10.5 mile Bike
Kayak Triathlon Distances (Individual & Relay)
1.5 mile Kayak, 10.5 mile Bike, & 3 mile Run
AWARDS
No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.
Triathlon Awards & Divisions
CASH PRIZE FOR TOP 1 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
- You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.
Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
Duathlon Awards & Divisions
CASH PRIZE FOR TOP 1 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over**
** If there are less than 50 registrants as of August 25, age groups will be in 10-year increments
Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
- You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.
Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
Aquabike Awards
CASH PRIZE FOR TOP 1 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual
Age Group: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over**
** If there are less than 35 registrants as of August 25, there will only be overall awards
Kayak Triathlon Awards & Divisions
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals
Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 60-69, 70 & Over**
** If there are less than 35 registrants as of August 25, there will only be overall awards
Duo Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
Trio Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
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Split results will be available on website on race day
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Race scored by DQ Events
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Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
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All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol
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Transfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions
USAT INFORMATION
All multisport participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of each registered event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines. If you are not already a member, when registering for each individual event you will be prompted to become a member and pay the respective membership fee.
Memberships range from single-event memberships to multi-year memberships; click here for more information.
Common Rules and Information
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ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
-
Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID
-
Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.
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You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard
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Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
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No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete
-
Headphones are prohibited
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No riding in transition at any time
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Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.
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Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.
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Distance: 48.7 km from Wall Townshipat 3:00 AM
Event details and schedule