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SATURDAY JULY 12th 2025

Roger Wheeler State Beach -Narragansett, Rhode Island                                                            

Waterman Eco-Challenge + Summer Safe Ocean State 5K!

This day is all about supporting The Summer Safe Ocean State initiative in Rhode Island!  We are all coming together to raise awareness & funding toward Water Safety/Drowning Prevention, Cancer Prevention/Cardiac Health & Protecting Rhode Island's Coastal Environment.  

Race Events:

• 5K Run or Walk

• 1 Mile or 2.4 Mile Swims

• 3 Mile or 6 Mile Paddles

• Eco-Challenger (5K Run + 1 Mile Swim + 3 Mile Paddle)

• Ultimate Challenger (5K Run, 2.4 Mile Swim, 6 Mile Paddle)

• Co-Ed Swim & Paddle Team Relays

*Parking At Roger Wheeler Is Charged By Car Weekend Rate:  RI Resident $7.00, Non RI Resident $14

Division Scoring Brackets:

Up to 17 Years Old
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+ 

Tentative Schedule Of Events:

Early Registration Opens March 1st
Early Registration Discount Ends June 1st
Full Price Registration Begins June 2nd

July 12th Event Schedule:
Parking & 5K Checkin /Time Chip Pick Up - 6:15am
5K Registration Closes - 7:00am
5K Race Starts - 7:30am
Swim & Paddle Checkin / Time Chip Pick Up Opens - 7:30am
Public Event Area Opens - 8:30am
Swim Checkin Closes 8:30am
Swim Races Starts 9:00am
Paddle Registration Closes 10:30am
Paddle Races Start 11:00am

Co-Ed Swim & Paddle Team Relays Start 1:00pm

Public Event Area Closes 3pm