Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K

Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026 Founded in 2011, the Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K is an annual multisport festival supporting charities focused on drowning prevention, cancer support, cardiac health, and coastal sustainability. The event features running, swimming, and paddleboard races. Watch 2024 Highlight Video Events: 5K Run or Walk10K Run400 Meter Kids Swim1 Mile or 5K Swim3 Mile or 6 Mile PaddleEco-Challenger (5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle) Ultimate Challenger (10K Run, 5K Mile Swim, 6 Mile Paddle) Ocean Swim: New England's only open-water swim meet dual sanctioned by USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming. This meet offers three race distances, individual and cumulative time relay competitions, a team points competition, and non-wetsuit (awards eligible) and wetsuit (no awards) divisions. Ocean Swim Meet Announcement - click to view Details & sanction requirementsShareable link: https://bit.ly/wec-owmeetannouncement26 Coach Attestion Form - click to view Required for all swimmers age 12 & under Individual Event Age Groups: 5K Swim: 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+1-Mile Swim: 9-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+400-Meter Swim: 12 & under Relay Age Groups (sum of the 3 swimmers’ ages): 5K swim: 33-51, 52-117, 118-179, 180+1-mile swim: 27-51, 52-117, 118-179, 180+400-meter swim: 36 & under Key Dates: February - Early Registration OpensApril 15 - Early Registration Discount EndsApril 16 - Full Price Registration Begins Tentative Schedule: 6:30 AM - Parking Lot & 5K/10K Run Check-In Open7:00 AM - Swim & Paddle Check-In Opens7:00 AM - Run/Walk Entries Close7:15 AM - Run/Walk Races Start8:00 AM - Swim Individual Race Entries Close8:30 AM - Swim Check-In & Relay Entries Closes8:30 AM - Road Race Awards Ceremony 8:40 AM - Mandatory Swimmer Briefing9:00 AM - Swim Races Start11:00 AM - Paddle Race Entries Closes11:30 AM - Paddle Races Start 11:30am11:45 AM - Swim Awards Ceremony2:00 PM - Paddle Awards Ceremony 3:00 PM - Public Event Area Closes Parking: Regular state beach parking rates apply. Season passes will be honored. Rhode Island resident day parking $7. Non-resident day parking $14. Senior resident $3.50. Senior non-resident $7. Parking rates are set by the State of Rhode Island and subject to change.