About This Race
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.
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Events:
- 5K Run or Walk
- 10K Run
- 400 Meter Kids Swim
- 1 Mile or 5K Swim
- 3 Mile or 6 Mile Paddle
- Eco-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 requirements
- Shareable link: https://bit.ly/wec-owmeetannouncement26
- Coach Attestion Form - click to view
- Required for all swimmers age 12 & under
- 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
- February - Early Registration Opens
- April 15 - Early Registration Discount Ends
- April 16 - Full Price Registration Begins
- 6:30 AM - Parking Lot & 5K/10K Run Check-In Open
- 7:00 AM - Swim & Paddle Check-In Opens
- 7:00 AM - Run/Walk Entries Close
- 7:15 AM - Run/Walk Races Start
- 8:00 AM - Swim Individual Race Entries Close
- 8:30 AM - Swim Check-In & Relay Entries Closes
- 8:30 AM - Road Race Awards Ceremony
- 8:40 AM - Mandatory Swimmer Briefing
- 9:00 AM - Swim Races Start
- 11:00 AM - Paddle Race Entries Closes
- 11:30 AM - Paddle Races Start 11:30am
- 11:45 AM - Swim Awards Ceremony
- 2:00 PM - Paddle Awards Ceremony
- 3:00 PM - Public Event Area Closes
Key Dates:
Tentative Schedule:
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.
Course & Race Day Details
Race Swag
6 Mile Distance Paddle, 5K Road Race - Run, 5K Road Race - Walk, 1 Mile Swim - USMS Member, 3 Mile Paddle, 5K Swim - USMS Member, Kids 400m Swim - USA Swimming Member, 10K Road Race - Run, Eco-Challenger: 5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle - USA Swimming Member, Ultimate Challenger: 10K Run + 5K Swim + 6 Mile Paddle - USA Swimming Member, Kids 400m Swim - Not USA Swimming Member, 1 Mile Swim - Youth Not Member of USA Swimming (17 & Under), Eco-Challenger: 5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle - USMS Member, Ultimate Challenger: 10K Run + 5K Swim + 6 Mile Paddle - USMS Member, 1 Mile Swim - USA Swimming Member, 1 Mile Swim - Adult Not Member of USMS or USA Swimming, 5K Swim - USA Swimming Member, 5K Swim - Adult Not Member of USMS or USA Swimming, 5K Swim - Youth Not Member of USA Swimming (17 & Under), Eco-Challenger: 5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle - Adult Not Member of USMS or USA Swimming, Eco-Challenger: 5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle - Youth Not Member of USA Swimming (17 & Under), Ultimate Challenger: 10K Run + 5K Swim + 6 Mile Paddle - Adult Not Member of USMS or USA Swimming, Ultimate Challenger: 10K Run + 5K Swim + 6 Mile Paddle - Youth Not Member of USA Swimming (17 & Under): T-Shirt
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Choose Your Distance
6 Mile Distance Paddle
Paddle Starts & Finishes @ Beach Event Area. All Paddleboard Registrants Must Comply W/ USCG/RIDEM PFD Regulations.
$75.00
Increases Jul 18
5K Road Race - Run
Galilee 5K Loop Route, Beach Finish!
8:30am Race Cutoff Time.
$50.00
Increases Jul 18
5K Road Race - Walk
Galilee 5K Loop Route, Beach Finish!
8:30am Race Cutoff Time.
$50.00
Increases Jul 18
1 Mile Swim - USMS Member
For members of U.S. Masters Swimming ages 18 and older. Swim time limit: 1 hour.
USMS sanctioned race. See the meet announcement for details.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
$50.00
Increases Jul 18
3 Mile Paddle
Paddle Starts & Finishes @ Beach Event Area. All Paddleboard Registrants Must Comply W/ USCG/RIDEM PFD Regulations.
$50.00
Increases Jul 18
5K Swim - USMS Member
For members of U.S. Masters Swimming ages 18 and older. Swim time limit: 2 hours.
USMS sanctioned race. See the meet announcement for details.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
$90.00
Increases Jul 18
Kids 400m Swim - USA Swimming Member
For USA Swimming members ages 12 & under. Swim time limit: 15 minutes.
USA Swimming sanctioned race. See the meet announcement for details.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
$50.00
Increases Jul 18
10K Road Race - Run
Galilee 5K Loop Route - 2 Laps, Beach Finish!
8:30am Race Cutoff Time.
$75.00
Increases Jul 18
Eco-Challenger: 5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle - USA Swimming Member
For members of USA Swimming ages 9 and older. Run time limit: 75 minutes. Swim time limit: 1 hour.
The 1-mile swim is sanctioned by USA Swimming. See the meet announcement for details.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
Every paddleboarder must comply with USCG/RIDEM personal flotation device regulations.
$120.00
Increases Jul 17
Ultimate Challenger: 10K Run + 5K Swim + 6 Mile Paddle - USA Swimming Member
For members of USA Swimming ages 11 and older. Run time limit: 75 minutes. Swim time limit: 2 hours.
The 5-kilometer swim is sanctioned by USA Swimming. See the meet announcement for details.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
Every paddleboarder must comply with USCG/RIDEM personal flotation device regulations.
$150.00
Increases Jul 17
Kids 400m Swim - Not USA Swimming Member
For non-members of USA Swimming ages 12 and under. Swim time limit: 15 minutes.
USA Swimming sanctioned race. See the meet announcement for details.
Non-members must separately purchase a $25 Single Meet Membership from USA Swimming and provide that membership number to WEC, which will offset that expense by crediting your card on file $25. See the instructions in your race registration confirmation email.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
$50.00
Increases Jul 18
1 Mile Swim - Youth Not Member of USA Swimming (17 & Under)
For non-members of USA Swimming ages 17 and under. Swim time limit: 1 hour.
USA Swimming sanctioned race. See the meet announcement for details.
Non-members must separately purchase a $25 Single Meet Membership from USA Swimming and provide that membership number to WEC, which will offset that expense by crediting your card on file $25. See the instructions in your race registration confirmation email.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
$60.00
Increases Jul 18
Eco-Challenger: 5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle - USMS Member
For members of U.S. Masters Swimming ages 18 & older. Run time limit: 75 minutes. Swim time limit: 1 hour.
The 1-mile swim is sanctioned by USMS. See the meet announcement for details.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
Every paddleboarder must comply with USCG/RIDEM personal flotation device regulations.
$140.00
Increases Jul 18
Ultimate Challenger: 10K Run + 5K Swim + 6 Mile Paddle - USMS Member
For members of U.S. Masters Swimming ages 18 & older. Run time limit: 75 minutes. Swim time limit: 2 hours.
The 5-kilometer swim is sanctioned by USMS. See the meet announcement for details.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
Every paddleboarder must comply with USCG/RIDEM personal flotation device regulations.
$175.00
Increases Jul 18
1 Mile Swim - USA Swimming Member
For members of USA Swimming ages 9 and older. Swim time limit: 1 hour.
USA Swimming sanctioned race. See the meet announcement for details.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
$60.00
Increases Jul 18
1 Mile Swim - Adult Not Member of USMS or USA Swimming
For non-members of U.S. Masters Swimming or USA Swimming ages 18 and older. Swim time limit: 1 hour.
USMS sanctioned race. See the meet announcement for details.
You will receive a USMS One-Event Membership at no extra expense to you ($20 value).
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
$60.00
Increases Jul 18
5K Swim - USA Swimming Member
For members of USA Swimming ages 11 and older. Swim time limit: 2 hours.
USA Swimming sanctioned race. See the meet announcement for details.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
$90.00
Increases Jul 18
5K Swim - Adult Not Member of USMS or USA Swimming
For non-members of U.S. Masters Swimming or USA Swimming ages 18 and older. 5K Swim time limit: 2 hours.
USMS sanctioned race. See the meet announcement for details.
You will receive a USMS One-Event Membership at no extra expense to you ($20 value).
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
$90.00
Increases Jul 18
5K Swim - Youth Not Member of USA Swimming (17 & Under)
For non-members of USA Swimming ages 17 and under. Swim time limit: 2 hours.
USA Swimming sanctioned race. See the meet announcement for details.
Non-members must separately purchase a $25 Single Meet Membership from USA Swimming and provide that membership number to WEC, which will offset that expense by crediting your card on file $25. See the instructions in your race registration confirmation email.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
$90.00
Increases Jul 18
Eco-Challenger: 5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle - Adult Not Member of USMS or USA Swimming
For non-members of U.S. Masters Swimming or USA Swimming ages 18 and older. Run time limit: 75 minutes. Swim time limit: 1 hour.
The 1-mile swim is sanctioned by USMS. See the meet announcement for details.
You will receive a USMS One-Event Membership at no extra expense to you ($20 value).
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
Every paddleboarder must comply with USCG/RIDEM personal flotation device regulations.
$140.00
Increases Jul 18
Eco-Challenger: 5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle - Youth Not Member of USA Swimming (17 & Under)
For non-members of USA Swimming ages 9 and older. Run time limit: 75 minutes. Swim time limit: 1 hour.
The 1-mile swim is sanctioned by USA Swimming. See the meet announcement for details.
Non-members must separately purchase a $25 Single Meet Membership from USA Swimming and provide that membership number to WEC, which will offset that expense by crediting your card on file $25. See the instructions in your race registration confirmation email.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
Every paddleboarder must comply with USCG/RIDEM personal flotation device regulations.
$140.00
Increases Jul 18
Ultimate Challenger: 10K Run + 5K Swim + 6 Mile Paddle - Adult Not Member of USMS or USA Swimming
For non-members of U.S. Masters Swimming or USA Swimming ages 18 and older. Run time limit: 75 minutes. Swim time limit: 2 hours.
The 5-kilometer swim is sanctioned by USMS. See the meet announcement for details.
You will receive a USMS One-Event Membership at no extra expense to you ($20 value).
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own..
Every paddleboarder must comply with USCG/RIDEM personal flotation device regulations.
$175.00
Increases Jul 18
Ultimate Challenger: 10K Run + 5K Swim + 6 Mile Paddle - Youth Not Member of USA Swimming (17 & Under)
For non-members of USA Swimming ages 11 and older. Run time limit: 75 minutes. Swim time limit: 2 hours.
The 5-kilometer swim is sanctioned by USA Swimming. See the meet announcement for details.
Non-members must separately purchase a $25 Single Meet Membership from USA Swimming and provide that membership number to WEC, which will offset that expense by crediting your card on file $25. See the instructions in your race registration confirmation email.
Every swimmer must wear a rules-compliant inflatable swim buoy (tow float). WEC will provide a buoy at check-in or bring your own.
Every paddleboarder must comply with USCG/RIDEM personal flotation device regulations.
$175.00
Increases Jul 18
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