Sporting Events in Barnegat Light
Races, triathlons, fishing tournaments, and athletic competitions in Barnegat Light, New Jersey.
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Browse sporting events in Barnegat Light, including dates, locations, and what to expect at each event.
Sporting Events in Barnegat Light
LBI Spring Surf Fishing Derby
April 4
24th annual tournament
📍 LBI beaches island-wide
LBI Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournament
Last Sunday of May
Team and individual divisions
📍 LBI beaches
Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim
July 25
Evening start, lifeguard-escorted course
📍 Barnegat Light ocean beach
LBI Surf Fishing Classic
August 29-29
72nd annual in 2026
📍 LBI beaches island-wide
Sea Shell Resort Striped Bass Derby
October 24
Boat-based tournament
📍 Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club
🏃 Sporting Events Tips for Barnegat Light
- •Beach races and triathlons close their courses early — spectators driving in on race morning should approach from outside the course loop.
- •Fishing tournaments concentrate at the marina for weigh-ins, usually late afternoon; that's the spectacle worth timing a visit around.
- •For beach volleyball and surf contests, the action moves with the tide and heats run all day — check the event schedule board on the sand rather than the website's start time.
- •Parking in Barnegat Light: Free parking. No parking on Central Ave/West 4th St June-October.