Montauk's 7th Annual Ocean Swim Challenge

  The Montauk Playhouse Community Center, in partnership with East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue, is offering one of the few safe opportunities to swim an ocean race on the Eastern seaboard with certified Ocean Lifeguards to protect you. The challenge offers distance categories for all ages and abilities, making it appropriate for youth, recreational, and competitive swimmers. Participants swim along Montauk's majestic oceanfront, ending their swim at the popular Ditch Plains Beach. Date: July 23, 2016 Place: Ditch Plains Parking Lot,  Montauk Time/Distance: 1/2 mile course 8:00 a.m. start 1 mile course 7:30 a.m. start 5K course 6:30 a.m. start Register: At active,com or morning of event Proceeds benefit the construction of the Aquatic Center at the Montauk Community Playhouse