This is our 5th year hosting this iconic event! Swim the same course as the South Jersey lifeguards in the ocean on an out and back course. This is the only swim where you can do this on the east coast!
Avalon Beach Patrol will be the on the water safety team.

Proceeds go the Avalon Beach Patrol Alumni Association.

MURRAY MILE OCEAN CLASSIC AND THE MURRAY HALF

July 18. 2026
6:30pm

MURRAY MILE tim kerr charities
MURRAY MILE tim kerr charities
MURRAY MILE tim kerr charities

The Murray Mile Ocean Classic and the Murray Mile Half  are challenging and unique swim events held in the clean and iconic Atlantic Ocean off the beautiful beaches of Avalon, New Jersey.

Race Information

Cost: $50 

                                                                GIVE AWAY IS A FLEECE HOODIE!

Age Groups: 

14 and under, 15-19, and 10 year age groups

1 Mile Swim- Out and back-1 Turn Around Flag

                                                                1/2 Mile Swim-Out and Back-1 turn Buoy

                                                                      Race is limited to 100 participants