About the Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run
The swim course runs an open-water triangle off the beach, so swimmers come back to shore through a finish chute with clear sightlines for anyone watching from the sand. The run stays on the beach the whole way, mostly along the water on firm packed sand near the shoreline. Racers can also enter both events as a combined challenge.
Check-in is on the beach near the main lifeguard stand, reached through the Lincoln Avenue beach entrance. Parking is in nearby street spots or the surrounding lots. The event benefits the Wildwood Beach Patrol, which also presents the race.
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Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.
1 Miles Results · 2026
66finishers
12:40winner
18:18median
34:30cutoff
Top 3: Francis Brady (12:40) · Kevin Cary (12:45) · Braeden Burk (14:16)
5K Results · 2026
50finishers
21:45winner
34:44median
51:39cutoff
Top 3: Juan Carlos Alvarez (21:45) · Gilbert III Logatto (22:19) · Sophia Bostwick (23:00)
The Pier to Pier Challenge Swim & 5k Run has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K7/10/2027 08:30$35
1 Mile7/10/2027 08:30$20
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