Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge
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Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge
The Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge takes place on Sunday August 9, 2026 in Wildwood, New Jersey at Lincoln Ave and the Beach. The 8th annual event is hosted by the Wildwood Beach Patrol in conjunction with Even Kiel Racing. The program includes multiple event types for individuals, teams, and youth, combining open-water swimming, running, and on-course obstacles.
Event formats listed by the organizer include individual swim and run obstacle, four person team swim and run obstacle, land run only obstacle, and a kids run obstacle. The course uses natural beach and ocean terrain; obstacles are built from sand and water features.
Key course details and logistics:
- Swim: 1 mile ocean swim
- Run: 5k run
Run obstacles include hills of sand to run over and sections of water to run through. In the team challenge, team members carry and complete obstacles while all holding a pipe together. Event parking is provided at the Baker Avenue parking lot and Schellenger Avenue access will not be available during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.