The Rye Beach Challenge is a local community event designed to bring together athletes of all abilities for a fun, unique, and challenging experience in Rye, NY.
Organized in partnership by two local 501(c)(3) organizations – The Rye Tri Club and The Lighthouse Swim – this event showcases the natural beauty of Rye Town Beach and Park while promoting health, fitness, and inclusivity.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 19 2025
Time: 8:00 AM Start | all athletes need to be off the course by 10.30am
Location: Rye Town Beach / Rye Town Park
Start/Finish Area: Beach closest to Dearborn Avenue
Participants can choose one of three event options
Event Options
1. Half-Mile Swim
Start on Beach - staggered start based on self-seeding
Swim out-and-back (½ mile)
Entry and exit monitored via timing mats
Medals will be awarded for first three competitors for Male and Female in Wetsuit and Non Wetsuit categories
This is the perfect swim for 1st timers!
2. One-Mile Swim (Double Loop)
Start on beach - staggered start based on self-seeding
Swim out-and-back (½ mile), exit water and cross timing mat
Re-enter water via start mat and repeat swim
Total swim distance: 1 mile
Medals will be awarded for first three competitors for Male and Female in Wetsuit and Non Wetsuit categories
3. Swim-Run-Swim Challenge
Start on beach - staggered start based on self-seeding
Swim out-and-back (½ mile), exit water and cross mat
Transition to running:
Change into sneakers
Run a marked approx 1-mile course around Rye Town Park borders
Return to transition:
Remove sneakers, retrieve goggles (or carry them)
Re-enter water via swim start mat
Complete second ½-mile swim
Finish by exiting and run over the timing mat
Medals will be awarded for first three competitors for Male and Female
Morning instructions
Park your car in the Rye Town beach parking lot on Dearborn Avenue
You will be required to pick up your timing chip, bracelet and swim cap starting 7am on race day
There will be a short safety briefing before the start that all athletes must attend
Other important notes
If you would like to take part in the race but have a disability or special needs please contact us using the link below and we will do all that we can to make sure you have a great experience!
No fins, no snorkels and no paddles are allowed in the event
In the event that the race, in the view of the race directors, cannot take place due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events participants will be enititled to a 50% reduction for entry to the race the following year.