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



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
