Lifeguard Memorial Swim

The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Beach Patrol, will host the 14th Annual Lifeguard Memorial Swim at 9:00am on Riverside Blvd beach on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

The one-mile swim is in honor of all the deceased men and women who have served on the Beach Patrol. All swimmers over the age of 14 who can swim one mile in 55 minutes or less, are invited to participate. Lifeguards have the right to remove a swimmer for safety reasons. Bus transportation from registration to the race start is provided.

For more information and an application, please visit longbeachny.gov/races