Rehoboth Beach Lifeguard Competitions Bring the Action This July

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware – If you’re heading to the beach this July, you’re in for more than just sun and sand. Rehoboth Beach Patrol is getting ready to host some of the best lifeguard-athletes in the country, and you’re invited to watch the excitement up close.

On Wednesday, July 9, Rehoboth Beach will welcome over 300 lifeguards from New York to Virginia as they compete in the 2025 United States Lifesaving Association’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships. It all starts at 8:00 am right in front of the patrol’s new headquarters at Baltimore Avenue.

“We’re excited to have the USLA Mid-Atlantics back on Rehoboth Beach,” says RBP Captain Jeff Giles. “We welcome everyone to come watch and support our guards.”

These lifeguards will be giving it their all in a full day of events that show exactly why their skills matter. From sprinting down the sand to racing rescue boards through the surf, competitors will be vying for a spot at the national championships in California this August.

Events will include:

• 90-meter sprint

• 2K beach run

• 4 x 90 soft-sand beach relay

• 400-meter surf swim

• Swimmer and landline rescue races

• Paddleboard rescue race

• Run-swim-run

• Surf dash

• Beach flags

Even More Lifeguard Action

Can’t make it on the 9th? You’ll still have chances to see the Rehoboth Beach Patrol in action later in the month.

• 48th Annual Rehoboth Beach Patrol Lifeguard Olympics

  • Thursday, July 24 at 4:00 pm

  • Baltimore Avenue beach

  • Watch regional lifeguards compete in a series of races and challenges for bragging rights and team spirit.

• Junior Lifeguard Competition

  • Monday, July 28 at 4:00 pm

  • Baltimore Avenue beach

  • Young guards from Sussex County and Ocean City, Maryland will show off their skills in running, swimming, and paddleboard races.

These events are free to watch, so bring your family, grab a spot on the sand, and cheer on these incredible athletes.

A Proud Tradition

The Rehoboth Beach Patrol has been keeping swimmers safe since 1921, building a legacy that’s lasted for more than a century. With an alumni association of more than 700 members, this team continues to set the bar for excellence in lifesaving and beach safety.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be a lifeguard, this is your chance to see firsthand. You’ll walk away with a whole new respect for the dedication and skill it takes to protect our beaches.

For more information about Rehoboth Beach Patrol and upcoming events, visit Rehoboth Beach Patrol.