Waterman Eco-Challenge 5K
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Event
The Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island. The event supports the Summer Safe Ocean State initiative, with a focus on water safety and drowning prevention, cancer prevention and cardiac health, and protecting Rhode Island's coastal environment. Event formats include individual running, open-water swimming, paddling, multi-sport challenge courses, and coed team relays.
- 5K road race (run or walk)
- 1 mile swim
- 2.4 mile distance swim
- 3 mile paddle
- 6 mile distance paddle
Additional event formats include the Eco-Challenger (5K run + 1 mile swim + 3 mile paddle), the Ultimate Challenger (5K run + 2.4 mile swim + 6 mile paddle), a coed 3-person swim relay, and a coed 3-person paddle relay.
Location and registration
Place: Roger Wheeler State Beach, 100 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882. Registration opens February 15, 2026. Early registration discount ends April 1, 2026, and full price registration begins April 2, 2026. Coed relay registration opens April 1, 2026. Parking is charged at the weekend rate: Rhode Island residents $7.00 per car, non-Rhode Island residents $14.00 per car. Division scoring brackets are listed by age: up to 17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
