The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is back in 2021! The event was created in Ken Whalen’s honor to encourage kids and challenged athletes to strengthen their connection with surfing by competing and having a fun day at the beach with their friends and family. This event is geared towards beginner and intermediate surfers as a way in which to deepen their love for surfing. The surf event is in memory of Ken Whalen’s love for family, surf and the beach. The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge partners with the Challenged Athletes Foundation to provide the adaptive surf component. Access Trax is involved by way of providing an accessible beach pathway for participants who use mobility devices.

The event location is in Mission Beach, California located on the beach where San Fernando Court ends.