The 2026 Lighthouse challenge of New jersey
OCTOBER 17th & 18th, 2026
Mark your calendars now and join us for the 2026 Challenge!
thank you
Thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey. We had over 1400 people take part and 73% completed the Challenge. Congratulations to you all! Congratulations are also due to our three winners of the prize baskets. First prize went to Jackie Manjone of York PA; second prize to Jadwiga Suadek of Roselle NJ; and third prize to Karuth Flickinger of West Henrietta NY. The weather was beautiful and everyone had a great time, including our volunteers. We hope to see you all again next year. Mark your calendars now. The dates are October 17th & 18th, 2026.
speaking of calendars
looking for a christmas or hannukah gift
We have a few calendars left over from the Challenge. They begin with January 2026 and go until April 2027. That's 16 months because there are 16 sites on the Challenge. Each month features a full color photo of one of the Challenge sites. A calendar can be yours for a $15 donation to the Lighthouse Keepers of NJ. Just scroll to the bottom of the FAQ's page and you'll find the "Donate" button. Please be sure to include a mailing address so we can get your calendar to you in time for the holidays.
About the lighthouse challenge
The Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey is an annual event that takes place the third weekend of October each year. The challenge is to visit 11 lighthouse sites, 4 lifesaving stations, and 1 museum over the two day weekend. The challenge route covers the Atlantic Coast from Sandy Hook to Cape May and the Delaware Bay and River Coast from Cape May to Paulsboro. Take the challenge and learn more about these historic treasures of New Jersey. A small registration fee of $10 enables you to collect a souvenir from each site. Please join us for a fun family weekend and explore our website for more information.
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