City of Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program
Event Description:
We are honored to conduct an Ironman Competition in memory of Gray Lunde, a former Junior Lifeguard. This event was his favorite event in Junior Lifeguards. The Ironman is a very physically demanding event and participants should be sure they have the physical ability to complete the event.
Participants will start at Tower 74 (Santa Ana River Jetty) and run to the Newport Pier (2.2miles), swim around Buddy’s Buoy twice (400m), run to the Balboa Pier (1.7 miles), swim around Reenie’s Buoy twice (400m), run to “G” Street, and back to the finish at Junior Lifeguard Headquarters for recognition.
**This is a rigorous event! Please make sure your swimming, running, and endurance abilities are sufficient to complete the event.**
Event Registration:
***Registration is now closed for this event and NO day-of registration will take place.***
- Event Date: TBD
- Registration Deadline: TBD
- Event Time: Check-In at 8:30 a.m. Event begins at 9:00 a.m.
- Event Start Location: Tower 74 (By the Santa Ana River Jetty)
- Event End Location: Junior Lifeguard Headquarters, 901 East Oceanfront, Newport Beach (by the Balboa Pier)
No day-of registration allowed. Families are welcome to come down to the event to cheer on competitors.
How to Register:
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard (CURRENT 2025 NBJG):
Current 2025 Newport Beach Junior Lifeguards, please log in to your NBJG account to complete the Gray Lunde Ironman form/waiver under the "Excursion" link.
All Other Participants:
For people interested in participating in the event, but who are not current Newport Beach Junior Lifeguards.
Please complete BOTH the form and waiver below. Please bring the completed waiver with you to event check-in.
Gray Lunde Event Waiver (for participants who are NOT currently NBJGs)
If needed, please be sure to arrange for transportation back to your parking spot at the end of the event. The event lasts approximately two hours from the event start time.