Waterman Eco-Challenge & Summer Safe Ocean State

The Waterman Eco-Challenge, an annual event launched in 2011 that draws hundreds of open water swimmers and paddlers to Narragansett each year to promote ocean recreational safety, is hosting the Summer Safe Ocean State event at Roger Wheeler State Beach. The event will feature a 5K road race, ocean swim races, paddles races, challenges, and a public education experience area to promote safe summer recreational pillars including drowning prevention, cardiac health, skin cancer prevention, and coastal environment protection. 5K Road Race - Walk or Run 10K Road Race - Run Swim Races - 1 Mile or 5K Eco Kids Swim - 400 Meters Paddle Races - 3 Mile or 6 Mile Challenge Races - Run & Swim & Paddle New England’s Only USA Swimming & U.S. Masters Swimming Dual-Sanctioned Open Water Meet