07/30/2026
Congratulations, Hampton Beach Lifeguards, on your 8th victory in a row!
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NEW ENGLAND LIFESAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS TODAY AT HAMPTON BEACH - Hampton Beach is hosting the 2026 New England Lifesaving Championships today.
It is where some of the best lifeguards in New England will compete in a full day of exciting events that test the speed, strength, endurance, and teamwork required to save lives.
Watch competitors race across the sand, paddle through the surf, swim in the ocean, and take on a variety of rescue-based challenges-all while Hampton Beach's lifeguards defend their New England championship title!
Hampton Beach (behind the Hampton Beach Lifeguard Headquarters)
β’ Competition begins at 9:00 a.m.
Featured events include:
2-Mile Soft Sand Run
* Paddleboard & Surf Rescue Events
β’ 500-Meter Ocean Swims
β’ Beach Flags
Team Rescue Relays
Iron Guard Competition
Whether you're spending the day at the beach or looking for something unique to experience, this is a great opportunity to watch the incredible athleticism, teamwork, and rescue skills of the men and women who help keep our beaches safe all summer long.
Good luck to all of the competing teams-and especially to our hometown Hampton Beach Lifeguards!
Updates and information courtesy of The Hampton Beach Village District