🌊 Event Overview

Welcome to the Inaugural BillBone Open Water Challenge — a brand-new, organized and safe ocean swimming experience in the pristine waters of Oceanfront Beach Park, Ocean Ridge, Florida. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer, a first-timer, or just want to experience the magic of open water swimming, this first-year event welcomes everyone!

🏊 Race Categories & Distances

📋 Registration & Fees

Entry Fees (increases by $10 by June22nd)

• Half-Mile Swim: $45 (includes mandatoy USA Triathlon $9 insurance fee)*
• 1-Mile Swim: $55 (includes mandatory USA Triathlon $9 insurnace fee)*
• 2-Mile Swim: $65 (includes mandatory USA Triathon $9 insurnace fee)*

*Plus $6.50 service and merchant fee. 

What's Included

• Souvenir beach towels for the first 100 registrants 
• Professional chip timing and results
• Custom medals for top age finishers
• Finish-line refreshments & snacks
• Post-race awards ceremony
• Metered parking required

🕐 Race Day Schedule

• 6:00 AM: Check-in Opens | Packet Pickup
• 7:00 AM: Mandatory Safety Briefing
• 7:15 AM: 2-Mile Swim Start (mass shore start)
• 7:25 AM: 1-Mile Swim Start (mass shore start)
• 7:35 AM: Half-Mile Swim Start (mass shore start)
• 10:30 AM: Post-Race Celebration & Awards located on the plaza

🏊 Swim Course

Two-Mile Swim Course (2 full laps)

Swim straight out, keeping the first orange buoy to your left, round it and continue north, keeping the next buoys to your left side. At the final red buoy, swimmers round the buoy keeping it on their left side and continue back south keeping all yellow buoys to your left side. Pass the green buoy, keeping it on your right, and continue back to the first red buoy to start your second lap. Once back at the green buoy for the second time, round it, keeping it to your right side and head towards shore/finish line.

One-Mile Swim Course (1 full lap)

Swim straight out, keeping the first orange buoy to your left, round it and continue north, keeping the next buoys to your left side. At the final red buoy, swimmers round the buoy keeping it on their left side and continue back south keeping all yellow buoys to your left side. At the green buoy, round it, keeping it to your right side and head towards shore/finish line.

Half-Mile Swim Course (1/2 lap)

Swim straight out, keeping the first orange buoy to your left, round it and continue north, keeping the next yellow buoy to your left side. At the next red buoy, swimmers round the buoy keeping it on their left side and continue back south keeping the yellow buoys to your left side. At the green buoy, round it, keeping it to your right side and head towards shore/finish line.

💡 Need to Know

• 🏊 Wetsuits Policy: 

  • Under 78.1 wetsuits are allowed.

  • 78.1°F to 83.9°F: Age‑group athletes may wear wetsuits, but anyone who does is not eligible for awards or rankings; they are placed in a separate wetsuit category or listed as participants only.​

  • 84°F and above: Wetsuits are not allowed due to overheating risk

• 🌊 Typical Water Temperature: Typically 79-82°F in June
• 📍 Beach Location: Oceanfront Beach Park, Ocean Ridge – pristine coastal views
• 👥 Spectators Welcome! Bring family and friends to cheer you on
• 🚗 Parking: Metered parking available at Oceanfront Beach Park
• 🎁 Souvenir Swag: First 100 registrants receive a custom beach towel
• 🍽️ Food & Drinks: Post-race refreshments provided; nearby restaurants available
• 📸 Photos: Professional photographer capturing the action

❓ Questions?

For more information, visit www.esptiming.com or email kevin@esptiming.com