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Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim

calendar_today 02 Aug, 2026

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sell $30.00

Long Branch Ocean Mile Swim

About the Event

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:

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:
Brian@JSMswim.com

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: Brian@JSMswim.com

Races Offered

1 Mile Ocean Swim

Aug 02, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Water sports

timer

08:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Long Branch.

thermostat Temperature
19.4° / 27.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
19.3° / 27.3°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
10h 47m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.5 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
11.8 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
High (7.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
70.1%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:08
nightlight Sunset
19:50

About Long Branch

Learn more about the host city, Long Branch.

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Long Branch is an oceanside city of 30,000 people (2019) in New Jersey. Visitors to Long Branch will enjoy the beautiful beachfront, the boardwalk, and the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park. There is also a large selection of outstanding restaurants and a lively nightlife. Pier Village is the focus of most of the rebuilding and most tourist attractions.

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