Sporting Events in Ship Bottom
Races, triathlons, fishing tournaments, and athletic competitions in Ship Bottom, New Jersey.
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Browse sporting events in Ship Bottom, including dates, locations, and what to expect at each event.
Sporting Events in Ship Bottom
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
LBI Surf Fishing Classic
August 29-29
72nd annual in 2026
📍 LBI beaches island-wide
LBI 18-Mile Run & 12K
2nd Sunday of October
53rd annual
📍 Holgate to Barnegat Lighthouse
🏃 Sporting Events Tips for Ship Bottom
- •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 Ship Bottom: Metered street parking. Lots near beach access points.