The sand beneath your feet shifts as you sprint toward the next obstacle, salt air filling your lungs during the most challenging fitness event to hit Wildwood’s iconic 5-mile stretch of free beach.

What Makes This Challenge Special

• – The Wildwood Navy SEAL Challenge is a military-style obstacle course event held on the Wildwood beach, using the sand and ocean as part of the course.
• – Participants tackle a series of obstacles such as rope climbs, tire flips, sandbag carries, and beach crawls. The event welcomes a range of fitness levels.
• – The event takes place along the beach, with the Boardwalk nearby for spectators.

What to Expect at the Challenge

– Race day includes athlete check-in and staggered start times, with music, vendor booths, and spectators along the course.

• – Multiple race distances and difficulty levels are offered.
• – Obstacles may include climbs, carries, and sand-based challenges.
• – On-site medical support is typically provided.
• – A post-race gathering with music and vendors may follow on the beach.

– Pack sunscreen, extra socks, and a change of clothes, and stay hydrated.

Where to Stay for Wildwood Navy SEAL Challenge

The five Coastal Collection hotels are family-owned, motel-style properties within a few blocks of the beach and the Boardwalk. See walk times from each hotel to the Boardwalk, or compare all five Wildwood hotels and book direct on each hotel’s page. Some properties close for part of the off-season, so check dates when you book.

The Coastal Collection