What to know
The Barnegat Bay Challenge is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the 13th Street bay beach in Ship Bottom. The lifeguard and rowing-style competition is listed on the 2026 beach patrol competition schedule and brings beach patrol athletes to the bayfront for a summer rescue-sports event. Spectators should check Ship Bottom Beach Patrol or regional lifeguard-race updates for the final format, participating patrols, weather, surf and bay conditions, and parking information.