Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State 5K/10K
Head to Narragansett, RI on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for this annual multisport festival that's been going strong since 2011, featuring running, swimming, and paddleboard races while supporting charities dedicated to drowning prevention, cancer support, cardiac health, and coastal protection. You can tackle individual events like a 5K or 10K run, a kids' swim, open-water swims up to 5K, or paddle races, or go all-in with combination challenges like the Eco-Challenger or Ultimate Challenger. The ocean swim component is specialβit's New England's only open-water swim meet sanctioned by both USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming, offering multiple distances, relay options, team competitions, and both wetsuit and non-wetsuit divisions.
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