The 2026 Lighthouse challenge of New jersey
OCTOBER 17th & 18th, 2026
Mark your calendars now and join us for the 2026 Challenge!
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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Supported in part with a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel & Tourism