On Saturday, April 12, Pensacola Beach will be awash with swimmers and firefighters from all over the country as they come to compete in two separate events on the island.
The storied Pensacola Beach Firefighters Challenge, a competition of brute strength, sheer will, finesse and determination takes place April 12 at Casino Beach. Pensacola Sports is once again hosting the 9th annual challenge that draws local firefighters as well as those from across the country.
Partnering with the Escambia County and city of Pensacola Fire Departments, the event will test civilians’ and firefighters’ skill as they maneuver through a five-station course, all in the sand. Two teams/individuals will compete at one time. The five stations on the course include: forced entry, charged hose pull, kaiser sled, dummy drag and hose hoist.
Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igyfQ0I7pfs
Firefighters Challenge Schedule – Casino Beach
SAT, APR 12, 2024
6:30 a.m. – area opens for teams to set up tents
7:00 a.m.- 7:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
7:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. – Individual Competition
12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. – Break
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Corporate / Civilian Competition (If none, team competition will begin at 1:00 p.m.)
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Team Competition
5:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony
The event is free for spectators!
Registration and event information can be found at https://www.pensacolasports.org/penbeachfirefighters
Pensacola Sports is also hosting the 2025 Deluna Open Water Swim April 12. More than a hundred swimmers will take to the protected waters of the Santa Rosa Sound to compete in the .6-, 1.2-, or 2.4-mile swim. This race is a stop on the Speedo SALT Series, hosted by Salty Sports Society.
Deluna Swim Schedule – Start and finish at Flounders on Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Sound
SAT, APR 12, 2023
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. – Packet pick-up at Flounder’s Chowder House
7:30 a.m. – Swimmer Safety Meeting and Swimmer Check-In (Mandatory)
Every swimmer must check in with the event starter prior to the race
7:00 a.m. – Water opens for warm-up Open Water Swim
8:00 a.m. – 2.4 Mile Swim Begins
8:10 a.m. – 1.2 Mile Swim Begins
8:20 a.m. – .6 Mile Swim Begins
10:30 a.m. – Awards Ceremony at Start Line
The event is free for spectators!
Registration and event information can be found at https://www.pensacolasports.org/delunasswim
All photos courtesy of Pensacola Sports
