Get set for an exhilarating open water swimming adventure covering 5K around Cedar Island in Avalon, NJ—a 17-year tradition that's earned recognition from the World Open Water Swimming Association as one of America's premier open water swim events! This charity race benefits SNEAKERS FOR SOLDIERS and offers a beginner-welcoming route through scenic back bay waters that works with the tidal flow, complete with safety support stationed throughout the course. You'll head into the water at 9:40 AM from Avalon Yacht Club for a mass start, have 90 minutes to finish, and take home a race package featuring a custom cap, tech shirt, timing chip, socks, and finisher towel.