41st Annual Lavallette Mid-Summer Mile Ocean Swim

Place
Beach Pavilion
Philadelphia Venue & Oceanfront
Lavallette, NJ 08735

Description

The 2026 41st Annual Mid-Summer swim a non-escorted one-mile open ocean swim, powered by and coordinated by the Lavallette Beach Patrol. The event benefits the Lavallette  Beach Patrol and the NJ Swim Alliance. 

Bring along and donate a new children's size swimsuit and you will be entered into a special prize raffle! 

The Lavallette Beach Patrol is committed to making this your best open ocean swim of the season! Our race site venue is set along the beautiful beaches of the Lavallette! This is a point-to-point swim and in order to make your swim experience even more awesome, we will swimming either South to North, or North to South, dependant on ocean conditions. This is an awesome race for all open ocean swimmers from beginners to the most accomplished! You don't want to miss this event! Register today! 

We are offering two different divisions to appeal to everyone’s favorite swim event, open or wetsuit! Come race one! 

Expected water temperatures ranging from 61 degrees to 70 degrees.

Where and When
The race is scheduled for August 15, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. sharp.

Amenites 
Custom event commemorative t-shirt with registration. (with registration up until 8/8/2026)  NO T-SHIRTS AFTER 8/8/2026! 

Entry Information
Online Registration OPENS 7/11/2026, and closes 8/13/2026! - $40.00
Race Day Registration - 8/15/2026 - 6:30am to 7:45am. (no t-shirts) $50.00

Itinerary
Saturday 8/15/2026
6:30am - 7:45am - Race day registration & athlete check in. Philadelphia Avenue & Oceanfront, Lavallette, NJ 08735 

Course Overview

Swim (1 Mile Open Ocean Swim)
This is a point-to-point swim. Course direction will be determined by the Lavallette Beach Patrol prior to the race start, based upon ocean conditions. (either South to North, or North to South) Expected water temperatures ranging from 61 degrees to 70 degrees.

THIS IS AN OPEN WATER SWIM! BE SURE YOU HAVE PUT YOUR TIME IN PRACTICING IN OPEN WATER! BE PREPARED! 

Awards & Divisions

OPEN DIVISION
Age Groups*: Top 3 Male & Female
14  & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.

WETSUIT DIVISION
Top 5 Male & Female

Light refreshments will be provided at the end of the race.
Official timing will be provided for all partisipants.
No confirmation will be sent, verify entry here
Rain Date August 16, 2026
The Lavallette Beach Patrol has the right to alter or cancel the event for any reason.

Registration & Race Information

Race Director - Captain Jack Caucino

Lavallette Beach Patrol 1200 Ocean Avenue, Lavallette, Nj 08753. email: LavalletteBP@gmail.com

Common Rules and Information
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

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.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS! TRANSFERS! OR CREDITS!