LIFEGUARD MEMORIAL ONE-MILE 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 to race start from registration is provided.

In person pre-race entry fee is $40 – must by received by Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4pm. Day of race entry fee is $45 (Checks payable to: City of Long Beach)

Active Long Beach Lifeguard and Long Beach Lifeguard Alumni entry fee $20. Entry fee includes t-shirt (first 200) bathing cap and refreshments

For information, call 516-431-3890. 

Click here to register online.

Note: Event takes place rain or shine. The Race Director reserves the right to cancel or move event due to unsafe conditions.