IMPORTANT RACE NOTE...

• IF YOU ARE A WALKER WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU, BUT YOU MUST DO THE 5K. WE DO NOT HAVE A 1/2 MARATHON WALK DIVISION. WE NEED TO GET EVERYONE OFF THE COURSE IN 3:15:00 WHICH IS 15 MINUTES PER MILE FOR THE HALF MARATHON, WHICH IS ACHIEVABLE FOR RUNNERS AND JOGGERS AND EVEN JOG/WALK COMBO FOLKS. BUT HAVING THE SAFETY STAFF/RANGERS/EMT ON THE COURSE FOR OVER AN HOUR EXTRA COULD COST OVER $1000 EXTRA IN EXPENSES. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS IS NOT A HALF MARATHON WALK.

• YOU MUST MAINTAIN 15:00 MIN PER MILE FOR THE HALF-MARATHON OR YOU WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INTO THE FOLLOWING YEAR IF YOU DECIDE TO ENTER.

• SPLITS TO MAINTAIN 15:00 PER MILE...1M=15:00, 2M=30:00, 3M=45:00, 4M=1:00:00, 5M=1:15:00, 6M=1:30:00, 7M=1:45:00, 8M=2:00:00, 9M=2:15:00, 10M=2:30:00, 11M=2:45:00, 12M=3:00:00, 13M=3:15:00, 13.11M=3:16:30. RD TIM-SS

RACE DESCRIPTION

• Join the Seashore Striders for this early spring event on the beautiful GORDON'S POND TRAIL of Cape Henlopen State Park. Choose between the 3.1 mile 5k course or the longer NEW HALF MARATHON course. A great training long run for the Seashore Classic 1/2 Marathon in early May. The start/finish area is located at MAIN BEACH (north end of the Bathhouse lot). Follow race signs to the Main Beach. See you on the Starting Line for the 20th annual!

NAME: Shamrock Shuffle HALF MARATHON & 5k Run & NEW 2-Person Relay

RACE TIME:

• 8 am start. All races begin at the same time.

RACE LOCATION:

• MAIN BEACH BATHHOUSE NORTH END; CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK, Lewes

RACE REGISTRATION:

5k Registration info -

• $30 "EARLY BIRD" Registration Fee through Saturday 2/28/26 @ midnight

• $35 "PRE" Registration Fee through Saturday 3/14/26 @ midnight

• $40 "LAST CHANCE" Race Day Fee on 3/15/26 through 8:45 a.m.

Half-Marathon Registration Info -

• $60 "EARLY BIRD" Registration Fee through Saturday 2/28/26 @ midnight

• $70 "PRE" Registration Fee through Saturday 3/14/26 @ midnight

• $80 "LAST CHANCE" Race Day Fee on 3/15/26 through 8:45 a.m.

Half-Marathon Relay Registration Info -

• $40 "EARLY BIRD" Registration Fee through Saturday 2/28/26 @ midnight

• $50 "PRE" Registration Fee through Saturday 3/14/26 @ midnight

• $60 "LAST CHANCE" Race Day Fee on 3/15/26 through 8:45 a.m.

EACH TEAM MEMBER MUST REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY FOR THE RELAY DIVISION. RELAY PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PRE-REGISTER & NOT WAIT UNTIL RACE DAY

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CREATE A TEAM AND ADD EACH MEMBER TO THE TEAM.

2 WAYS TO REGISTER FOR A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT

• ONLINE REGISTRATION through RUNSIGNUP here at this site."The easiest & most popular way to register for Seashore Strider events.

• MAIL-IN REGISTRATION...form can be downloaded from seashorestriders.com on the Shamrock Shuffle race page. Please fill out the form completely & neatly, double checking Age, Gender, Entry Fee Price (some events have different fees) & Event Choice.Mail completed paper registration to: Seashore Striders; 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE. 19958

Please mail by Monday of Race Week to be guaranteed an event t-shirt/swag.

Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders”

PACKET PICKUP:

• RACE MORNING AT MAIN BEACH BATHHOUSE PARKING LOT OF CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK FROM 6:30-7:45 AM

• (IF WE DECIDE TO HAVE A PICKUP THE DAY BEFORE YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED)...THANK YOU

TO BENEFIT:

• Local Seashore Strider Charities

SPONSOR/HOST:

• Seashore Striders

PRODUCED BY:

Seashore Strider Event Production Inc.

RACE COURSE:

• The 20th Shamrock Shuffle 5k/Half-Marathon is a flat & fast course through Cape Henlopen State Park on the Lewes side of the park. MAIN BEACH TO LEWES TO GORDONS POND & BACK TO MAIN BEACH...Designed like a "T".

SAFE RUNNING & RACING

• The Seashore Striders encourage you to run & race safely during the Shamrock Shuffle 5k/Half-Marathon and remember the trails are not closed for the race. All trails are still open to the general public so you may encounter public walkers, joggers, bikers, E-bikers...

RACE TIMING:

• Seashore Strider Event Production will chip time the event using the Chronotrack chip timing system.

RACE AMENITIES:

• Finish line produced by "Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc., NEW GENDER SPECIFIC Long Sleeve Race shirts, beautiful course through Cape Henlopen State Park, custom awards

• Water on the course?

• W1- Start/Finish... 0.0m & 3.11m for the 5k and 0.0m & 13.11m for the Half-Marathon/Relay

• W2- Marathon Rd Tower Intersection.... 1.1m & 2.0m for the 5k and 1.1m/5.0m/11.9m for the Half-Marathon/Relay

• W3- Herring Point... 5.9m & 11.1m for the Half-Marathon/Relay

• W4- Gordons Pond Turnaround... 8.4m for the 10 miler/relay

• Portable/Perm Restrooms on the course?

• L1- Start/Finish...0.0m & 3.11m for the 5k and 0.0m & 13.11m for the Half-Marathon/Relay

• L2- Ft. Miles... .8m & 2.3m for the 5k and .8m & 12.3m for the Half-Marathon/Relay

• L3- Herring Point.. 5.9m & 11.1m for the Half-Marathon/Relay

• L4- Gordons Pond Turnaround...8.4m for the Half-Marathon/Relay

AWARDS:

• Awards will be presented to the Overall Male & Female Champions, Overall Male & Female Masters (40+ yrs.), as well as the top three (3) Male & Female finishers in the following age categories:

• 5k...9 & under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Awards will be safely presented within 20 minutes following the final runner crossing the finish.

• 13.11m...19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Because of the length of time from start to finish, we will have an award table and once age group awards are verified (approx. 10 am) & final you will be able to pick up your award. No Award Ceremony.

• Relay Awards...Top 3 Male, Female & Co-Ed Divisions

RELAY INFORMATION

• The NEW Relay Division will feature Male/Male, Female/Female & Male/Female Divisions. Runners will wear a timing chip on their ankle and manually switch the chip at the 6.0 mile "exchange Point" at Herring Point, just one tenth of a mile south of the water stop.

• Runner #1...RELAY # on back without a chip & timing chip on ankle...distance will be 6.0 miles

• Runner #2...Bib # with a chip same # as timing chip on ankle; RELAY # on rear...distance will be 7.11 miles

o In the Team Packets will be:

2 "relay" bibs for the rear.

1 Bib with chip and matching ankle chip

2 t-shirts

1 race map

• No electronic Splits, however a clock will be at the turnaround for you to see your split

• Transportation to the turnaround point at Herring Point & back to Ft Miles Start/Finish is on your own so please plan accordingly.

o Exchange Zone...The distance is .1 mile south of the Herring Point parking lot.

o Many team members will do this...The #2 runner will watch the start and then drive a car to Herring Point. The number 1 runner will make the relay exchange and then drive the car back to the start/finish area.

REFUNDS/DEFERRAL

The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy, however we make every possible attempt to please our client with the following options: 1. Transfer to a future Seashore Strider owned event of equal value before the end of the current year. 2. Donate your entry fee to the charity associated with the event or to the Seashore Strider Youth Running program. 3. Transfer/Defer to the following year at the same event. Thank You for your cooperation & understanding as some situations are beyond the control of the Seashore Striders as we do not own every event we produce.

ENTRY INFO:

• Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders”

RACE DIRECTOR:

• Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.

SEASHORE STRIDER STORE:

READY-SET-GOSHOPPING

Please wear your best patriotic running/walking attire and join us at Johhny Walker Beach in Lewes to celebrate Lewes 250. Bonfire, hot dogs, pretzels, smores and maybe something healthy. Race awards and top three best patriotic outfits!

History:

LEWES CELEBRATES AMERICA TURNING 250

Honoring the Past. Celebrating the Present. Shaping the Future.

The countdown is on! In 2026, the United States turns 250! As the First Town in the First State, our historical town, Lewes holds a special place in America’s story. And we’re getting ready to honor that legacy in a big way.

Lewes 250 seeks to celebrate and share the full legacy of the American Revolution and how it has continued to shape our community in the First Town in the First State. From local stories and historical milestones to community events, exhibits, and festivities—you won’t want to miss a moment.

WE INVITE YOU TO BE A PART OF IT!

WELCOME TO THE LEWES 250 5K RACE INFORMATION

We invite you to participate in the 1st annual Lewes 250 5k Run/Walk. Join the Striders at Georgia Beach on Saturday afternoon, April 11th for the 4 pm start for a fun safe 5k. Run or walk in this historical event for a great cause!.

NAME: 1st Lewes 250 5k Run/Walk

RACE TIME: 4 pm start

RACE LOCATION: 1 Georgia Beach; Lewes, DE. 19958

TO BENEFIT: Lewes 250 Committee

SPONSOR/HOST: Lewes 250 Committee

PRODUCED BY: Seashore Strider Event Production Inc.

RACE REGISTRATION INFO:

• 5k Run/Walk... ---> $30 each EARLY BIRD entry fee through April 5th at midnight

• 5k Run/Walk... ---> $35 each RACE WEEK entry fee through April 10th at 12 pm

• 5k Run/Walk... ---> $40 each RACE DAY entry fee from 2:30-3:45 am

If using Universal or Entry Form...Mail entry form/payment by Tuesday of race-week

Seashore Striders, Lewes 250 5k; 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE 19958

Make Checks Payable to: “Seashore Striders”

CLICK HERE to go to the Paper Form to mail in.

PACKET PICKUP:. If pre-registration increases over 200 then we will consider an early pickup on the 10th. It will be announced.

Plan to pick up your packet before the event from 2:30-3:45.

RACE COURSE: Fast & Flat

• COURSE ETIQUETTE

• ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO RUN ON THE COURSE THAT IS MARKED WITH ARROWS AND CONES.

• PLEASE STAY ON THE ROAD WHERE IT IS MARKED AND POLICE ARE STATIONED

• DO NOT RACE ON THE SIDEWALK, RUN THROUGH PRIVATE PROPERTY, OR RUN ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IN MOST CASES YOU SHOULD BE RACING WITH TRAFFIC. (FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COURSE IS MARKED WITH ARROWS & CONES SO RUNNERS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF WILMINGTON AND CHRISTIAN STREETS, THEN NO RUNNER SHOULD BE ON THE LEFT SIDE FACING TRAFFIC). ALSO, WHEN THE RACE IS DIRECTED AROUND A CONE OR CONES, FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN CUTTING THE COURSE.

• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RACE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE EVENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER. RACE DIRECTOR TIM-SS

• SEASHORE STRIDER COURSE GUIDELINES: THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ALLOWED IN A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT...THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS...RD TIM-SS

• BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE ON THE COURSE RIDING ALONG/PACING ANY REGISTERED RUNNER

• BANDITS (NON REGISTERED) RUNNERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE IN THE RACE RUNNING ALONG/PACING ANY REGISTERED RUNNER

• HEADPHONES/EAR PODS ARE DISCOURAGED WEARING IN BOTH EARS DUE TO SAFETY OF HEARING TRAFFIC

o THIS IS A TOUGH RULE TO ENFORCE AS 85% OF RUNNERS IN RACES LISTEN TO MUSIC AND THE RRCA RECOGNIZED THAT AND MOVED THE ENFORCEMENT FROM A DISQUALIFICATION TO MAKING IT THE RACE DIRECTORS DECISION. MOST RACE DIRECTORS IN THE COUNTRY EITHER IGNORE THE ISSUE OR TRY TO WORK WITH THE RUNNERS. MY STAND AS A RACE DIRECTOR IS TO ASK YOU TO NOT WEAR THEM AND IF YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST THEN ONLY WEAR THEM IN ONE EAR AND AT A LOW VOLUME LEVEL.

WATER STOP INFO:. Start & Finish & along course near half-way mark.

RACE TIMING: Seashore Strider Event Production

RACE AMENITIES: Short Sleeve T-Shirts & custom awards

RACE NOTE...T-SHIRTS WILL BE ORDERED AT 12 NOON ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7th FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED AT THIS POINT....ANY REGISTRATION RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE FIRST COME.

PARKING: Plenty of parking at Georgia Beach & Savannah Beach

AWARDS: Custom awards will be presented to the Overall, Master, and the top three finishers in the following 9 age groups for each event:

5k...9 & U, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Race awards and top three best patriotic outfits!

ENTRY INFO: Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders” if using the paper race application online at www.seashorestriders.com

RACE DIRECTOR: Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.

PLACE:

George H.P. Smith Park

Dupont Avenue

Lewes, DE US 19958

George H.P. Smith Park is located at the end of Dupont Avenue, where there is a paved parking lot right next to the Children's Playground and home of the Historic Lewes Farmers Market.

DESCRIPTION: Join the Seashore Striders for year #3 in Lewes, DE as the Seashore Striders are teaming up with The Open Space Alliance Campaign (osalewes.org) for a 5k Run & 1-mile "fun walk" for a great fundraising cause. The Open Space Alliance Campaign is working to maintain the Fourth St. Preserve in its natural state with public access and walking trails.

RACE LOCATION: George H.P. Smith Park, Lewes, DE 19958

RACE TIME: 9 am.

RACE REGISTRATION for Individual 5k:

$25.00 "Early-Registration" through April 19th at midnight

$30.00 "Race Week" from April 20th at 12:01 am - April 24th at midnight

$35.00 Race Day "Last Chance" April 25th Registration from 8:00 am - 8:50 am

3 Ways to Register for a Seashore Strider Event...

• 1. Online Registration through RUNSIGNUP here at this site. "The easiest & most popular way to register for Seashore Strider events"
• 2. Race Day/On-Site Registration beginning 1 hour before the start.
• 3. Mail-In Registration... The Seashore Strider Event Page has a Universal Entry Form attached that can be downloaded and printed out

• Please fill out the form completely & neatly double checking Age, Gender, Entry Fee Price & Event Choice.

• Mail completed paper registration to: Seashore Striders; 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE. 19958

• Please mail so that it arrives by Monday of Race Week to be guaranteed an event t-shirt/swag.

• Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders”

TO BENEFIT: The Fourth Street Preserve Fundraising Effort

SPONSOR/HOST: Seashore Striders & Fourth Street Preserve Race Committee

RACE COURSE: 3.11 mile course from George H.P. Smith Park to 4th St. and into the Pilottown Development to the turnaround and back. The 1 mile walk will turnaround near the "open space" and back.

RACE TIMING: Seashore Strider Event Production will chip time the event using the Chronotrack chip timing system.

RACE AMENITIES: Refreshments from the Giant and Bagels when available from Surf Bagel will great runners and walkers as well as other goodies TBA.. Short Sleeve tech race t-shirts guaranteed to all PRE-REGISTERED runners by Monday of Race Week...All other's "first come".

AWARDS:

• 5k Individual Awards...Overall Male & Female, Master Male & Female, and top 3 finishers in 10 year age groups from 9 & U to 70 & O

• There are no awards for the 1 mile "fun walk"

RACE PARKING:

• Parking will be at George H.P. Smith Park at the end of Dupont Avenue

• Cape Henlopen Transportation Office next to the George HP Smith Park, formally known as Blockhouse Pond.

• surrounding streets around the park.

• Beebe Hospital parking off of Market Street

• Lewes Elementary School

REFUNDS/DEFERRAL: The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy, however we make every possible attempt to please our client with the following options: 1. Transfer to a future Seashore Strider owned event of equal value before the end of the current year. 2. Donate your entry fee to the charity associated with the event or to the Seashore Strider Youth Running program. 3. Transfer/Defer to the following year at the same event. Thank You for your cooperation & understanding as some situations are beyond the control of the Seashore Striders.

RACE FAQ/POLICIES: Please familiarize yourself with the Seashore Strider FAQ & Policy page on the Seashore Strider website. Here is a link to the page: RACEWITHTHESTRIDERS

RACE DIRECTOR: Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc. [email protected]

RACE ORGANIZER: Pam Costanzi & The Fourth Street Preserve (fourthstreetpreserve.org) Race Committee

STRIDER COURSE ETIQUETTE:

• ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO RUN ON THE COURSE THAT IS MARKED WITH ARROWS AND CONES.

• PLEASE STAY ON THE ROAD WHERE IT IS MARKED AND POLICE ARE STATIONED

• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RACE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE EVENT.

• THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER. RACE DIRECTOR TIM-SS

SEASHORE STRIDER COURSE GUIDELINES:

• THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ALLOWED IN A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT...THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS...RD TIM- SS

• BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE ON THE COURSE RIDING ALONG/PACING ANY REGISTERED RUNNER

• BANDITS (NON REGISTERED) RUNNERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE IN THE RACE RUNNING ALONG/PACING ANY REGISTERED RUNNER

• HEADPHONES/EAR PODS ARE DISCOURAGED WEARING IN BOTH EARS DUE TO SAFETY OF HEARING TRAFFIC. THIS IS A TOUGH RULE TO ENFORCE AS 85% OF RUNNERS IN RACES LISTEN TO MUSIC AND THE RRCA RECOGNIZED THAT AND MOVED THE ENFORCEMENT FROM A DISQUALIFICATION TO MAKING IT THE RACE DIRECTORS DECISION. MOST RACE DIRECTORS IN THE COUNTRY EITHER IGNORE THE ISSUE OR TRY TO WORK WITH THE RUNNERS. MY STAND AS A RACE DIRECTOR IS TO ASK YOU TO NOT WEAR THEM AND IF YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST, THEN ONLY WEAR THEM IN ONE EAR AND AT A LOW VOLUME LEVEL. THANK YOU!

CLASSIC RUNNER INFO GUIDE & TEAM INFORMATION

PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:

• FRIDAY, May 1st at Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant; 213 Anglers Road, Lewes, DE 19958 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.

NAME:

• 17th Seashore Classic 1/2 Marathon, 2-person Relay & 5k

RACE TIME:

• 8:00 am start

RACE LOCATION:

• Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant; 213 Anglers Road, Lewes, DE 19958

TO BENEFIT:

• James J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship

The James J. Kiernan Memorial scholarship was created in 2019 to honor the memory of Mr. Kiernan, a community philanthropist and business leader.

SPONSOR/HOST:

• Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant; 213 Anglers Road, Lewes, DE 19958

PRODUCED BY:

• Seashore Strider Event Production Inc.

RACE ENTRY FEE:

• ½ Marathon-

• $70 "Early Bird- 'I'm on the ball' " Registration through April 26th at midnight

• $80 "Race Week- 'I almost forgot' " Registration through May 1st at midnight

• $90 "Last Chance- 'Please let me Run' " Registration Race morning from 6:30-7:50am

• 5k Run-

• $30 "Early Bird- 'I'm on the ball' " Registration through April 26th at midnight

• $35 "Race Week- 'I almost forgot' " Registration through May 1st at midnight

• $40 "Last Chance- 'Please let me Run' " Registration Race morning from 6:30-7:50am

• ½ Marathon RELAY- (EACH RELAY PARTICIPANT MUST REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY)

• $40 "Early Bird- 'I'm on the ball' " Registration through April 26th at midnight

• $50 "Race Week- 'I almost forgot' " Registration through May 1st at midnight

• $60 "Last Chance- 'Please let me Run' " Registration Race morning from 6:30-7:50am

If using Universal or Entry Form...Mail entry form/payment to: Seashore Classic; 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE 19958 and it must arrive by Monday 4/27/26 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Make Checks Payable to: “Seashore Striders”

RACE COURSE:

• Half-Marathon...Beautiful out & back course through Cape Henlopen State Park to Gordon's Pond & back. CLICK HERE

• 5k Run...Beautiful out & back course through turning around on the bike trail just before the entrance to CHSP CLICK HERE

COURSE ETIQUETTE:

• ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO RUN ON THE COURSE THAT IS MARKED WITH ARROWS AND CONES.

• PLEASE STAY ON THE ROAD WHERE IT IS MARKED AND POLICE ARE STATIONED

• DO NOT RACE ON THE SIDEWALK, RUN THROUGH PRIVATE PROPERTY, OR RUN ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IN MOST CASES YOU SHOULD BE RACING WITH TRAFFIC. (FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COURSE IS MARKED WITH ARROWS & CONES SO RUNNERS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF WILMINGTON AND CHRISTIAN STREETS, THEN NO RUNNER SHOULD BE ON THE LEFT SIDE FACING TRAFFIC). ALSO, WHEN THE RACE IS DIRECTED AROUND A CONE OR CONES, FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN CUTTING THE COURSE.

• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RACE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE EVENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER. RACE DIRECTOR TIM-SS

SEASHORE STRIDER GUIDELINES:

• THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ALLOWED IN A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT...THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS...RD TIM-SS

• BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE ON THE COURSE RIDING ALONG/PACING ANY REGISTERED RUNNER

• BANDITS (NON REGISTERED) RUNNERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE IN THE RACE RUNNING ALONG/PACING ANY REGISTERED RUNNER

• HEADPHONES/EAR PODS ARE DISCOURAGED WEARING IN BOTH EARS DUE TO SAFETY OF HEARING TRAFFIC

COURSE SAFETY.

o THIS IS A TOUGH RULE TO ENFORCE AS 85% OF RUNNERS IN RACES LISTEN TO MUSIC AND THE RRCA RECOGNIZED THAT AND MOVED THE ENFORCEMENT FROM A DISQUALIFICATION TO MAKING IT THE RACE DIRECTORS DECISION. MOST RACE DIRECTORS IN THE COUNTRY EITHER IGNORE THE ISSUE OR TRY TO WORK WITH THE RUNNERS. MY STAND AS A RACE DIRECTOR IS TO ASK YOU TO NOT WEAR THEM AND IF YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST THEN ONLY WEAR THEM IN ONE EAR AND AT A LOW VOLUME LEVEL.

RACE TIMING:

• Seashore Strider Event Production will chip time the event using the Chronotrack chip timing system.

• 13:44 per mile pace cut off time which is a 3 hour half-marathon.

• At the 11:15 am start to the Awards Ceremony, there still may be folks on the course as the cutoff is 3:00:00 or an average of 13:44 min/per mileHere are your splits to remain on pace to finish under the cut-off.

1m- 13:44

2m- 27:28

3m- 41:12

4m- 54:56

5m- 1:08:40

6m- 1:22:24

7m- 1:36:08

8m- 1:49:52

9m- 2:03:36

10m- 2:17:20

11m- 2:31:04

12m- 2:44:48

13m- 2:58:32

We only pay to keep agencies (Police/Fire/Medic/Rangers) for so long and for your safety you must remain under the cutoff pace of a 13:44 min per mile which we feel is very reasonable for a half-marathon runner. Please know that this is not a "walk only" event.

RACE AMENITIES:

• Long Sleeve Race shirts

• Cool Awards

• Finisher Medals for only Half Marathon Individual Finishers

• Post-Race Party and refreshments at Irish Eyes

RACE DETAILS:

• ½ Marathon individual...Open Division (male/female)

• 5K run/walk individual...Open Division (male/female)

• ½ Marathon Relay Teams...

• 2 Male, 2 Female, Co-ED

o Relay Runner #1...

1st runner will begin with the open ½ marathon

1st runner will wear a bib on the front

1st runner will wear the same number tri chip on the right ankle

1st runner will wear a generic "RELAY" bib on the rear of their shirt

o Relay Runner #2...

2nd runner will go to the halfway point at Gordons Pond in Rehoboth Beach to exchange zone

2nd runner will wear the same number bib on the front

2nd runner will receive the tri chip when their 1st runner gets to the exchange zone

2nd runner will cross the finish line wearing a front bib & right ankle chip of the same number.

2nd runner will wear a generic "RELAY" bib on the rear of their shirt

• Relay transportation is the participants responsibility. Car pooling is the best option. If that changes and we can supply transportation you will know, but in the meantime plan your transportation for the 2nd runner to get to Rehoboth and the 1st runner to get back to Lewes. Driving to Rehoboth will take 15-20 minutes average. 2nd runner please try to arrive to Gordon's Pond 15 minutes before your 1st runners schedules pace. It will take you 4-5 minutes to walk to the exchange zone from the parking lot of Gordon's Pond.

PARKING:

• Plenty of Lewes parking in the following locations:

• Lewes Beach located just 1/2 mile from the start/finish behind DQ on Savannah Road

• Georgia Beach located just 3/4 mile from the start/finish on Cape Henlopen Drive

• Behind the Beacon Motel located at the start/finish line...enter off Anglers Rd not through the Beacon parking lot

• Public parking on the west side of the Canal directly across from Irish Eyes...1/2 mile walk to Irish Eyes

o "or your pretty close if you want a warm-up swim"

• No Parking at Irish Eyes as the parking lot will be used for the post-race celebration

• No Parking at The Wheelhouse Restaurant

AWARDS:

• Custom awards will be presented to the Overall, Master, and the top three finishers in the following age groups for each event:

• 5k...9 & U, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

• 1/2 marathon...19 & U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

• Relay...Top 5 teams in the Male, Female, Co-Ed Divisions

• Awards Ceremony as close to 11 am as possible

• Awards that are not picked up at the race can also will be available to be picked up during the week locally as well. Contact [email protected] to arrange a pickup if you miss the awards ceremony. Seashore Striders will mail "Out of Town" awards by receiving a check for $10 to cover postage.

• ALL FINISHERS IN THE OPEN HALF-MARATHON WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL

ENTRY INFO:

• Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders”

RACE DIRECTOR:

• Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.

Come join us in this historic event along the scenic coastline of Delaware, our First State, to support our Wounded Warriors and Homeless Veterans. The event is OPEN TO ALL! Our vision is to bring our military and civilian communities together to build stronger relationships. The race will encompass trails on the beautiful Cape Henlopen State Park and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. All races start and finish at the same location.

ALL THREE RACES ARE USATF CERTIFIED

Beginning at the American Legion, Post 17, Lewes. Participants will travel through Cape Henlopen State Park and the historic Fort Miles. The event is divided into a 5k, 10K and Half Marathon Challenges. Participants are able to choose to compete in a Run, March (race-walk) and Heavy March (Trail race with 15lb. pack).

Packet pickup will be done on Friday, May 8th, at American Legion Post 17, Lewes, DE (113 American Legion Road), from 5pm – 8pm. Between 6pm-8pm the Post will have a LIVE BAND! Food and beverages available the entire time. Come out, get your packet, hang out, and meet some our staff and fellow participants! DAY OF PICKUP! You can also do packet pick up the day of the event starting at 7:00am near the starting line. Opening Ceremonies are at 8:00am. The Half Marathon will launch at 8:15am, 10K start at 8:40am, AND 10k starts at 9:00am. PLEASE BE IN PLACE AT 8:00am.

5k - https://youtu.be/Ii4pTjKVvNA

10K - https://youtu.be/omFXv6_ftVU

HALF MARATHON - https://youtu.be/_gJ14b_SRg4

The event has three major components: Competition, Education, and Celebration. The race through the state parks and beaches of Delaware is a competition for all levels and will honor the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms in the Middle East. The finish line will encompass the other components. With the assistance of volunteers, a Middle East Historical Exhibit will be available for everyone to enjoy. This walk-through history will help connect our communities with the military members attending the event. Lastly, there will be a “Celebration of Warriors” with local vendors will be available from 8:30am – 3pm. Live bands will start at 10:00am and play until 3pm. Stay, enjoy the celebration, and connect with people, military and civilian, from across the United State of America.

Everyone pre-registered by May 3, 2026 will be guaranteed an event t-shirt at check-in. Everyone racing will receive a race medallion when they cross the finish line and will leave with the knowledge of participating in an event which truly supports and honors our Veterans! Our women and men deployed to the Middle East do not stop due to the weather; so, rain or shine (not to including weather which makes the environment unsafe to be outside), come out and enjoy our race and festivities. For more details and the rules of the race, check us out at Race4Warriors.org. On behalf of myself and our Board of Directors, made up of all retired Chief Master Sergeant First Sergeants, thank you for considering joining the Race4Warriors!

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CMSgt (Ret) First Sergeant Michael Bellerose

Race4Warriors Founder/CEO

Hustle to Support Families!

Funds raised go directly to supporting families when they need it most during a child's medical journey.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. Our programs and support services include our 52-bedroom Ronald McDonald House, two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, and two hospitality cart programs.

History:

During the Summer of 2017 a public-private collaboration of business owners, Lewes citizens, and representatives of the City of Lewes decided to form an organization to bring official fireworks back to the city of Lewes. We believe that safe and legal fireworks along our beach is the perfect ending to the Lewes' Old Fashioned Fourth of July festivities, which include games on Second Street, a boat parade on the canal, and the Lewes Doo Dah Parade. Fireworks on the beach are a perfect way to end this family-friendly day. Go Fourth! was formed to bring this to fruition.

Go Fourth!

Go Fourth! is jointly managed by the Go Fourth! committee of volunteers, the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Lewes. The Go Fourth! Fund donations are tax-deductible.

Fundraising

Local builder Russ Palmer is again serving as the first Go Fourth! honorary chair, helping to raise funds needed for the event. Please visit the Sponsorship page for more information or to make a donation.

WELCOME TO THE DQ DASH 5K RACE INFORMATION

We invite you to participate in the 8th annual DQ Dash 5k. This event will benefit the Go 4th Lewes Fireworks Fundraiser. Join the Striders at DQ on Sunday, May 17th at 9 am for a fun safe 5k. Run or walk in this event for a great cause!.

NAME: 8th DQ Dash 5k Run & Fun Walk

RACE TIME: 9 am start

RACE LOCATION: 107 E. Savannah Road; Lewes, DE. 19958

TO BENEFIT: Lewes Go 4th Fireworks Fundraiser

SPONSOR/HOST: Dairy Queen of Lewes

PRODUCED BY: Seashore Strider Event Production Inc.

RACE REGISTRATION INFO:

• 5k Run/1m walk... ---> $30 each EARLY BIRD entry fee through May 10th at midnight

• 5k Run/1m walk... ---> $35 each RACE WEEK entry fee through May 16th at midnight

• 5k Run/1m walk... ---> $40 each RACE DAY entry fee from 8-8:50 am

If using Universal or Entry Form...Mail entry form/payment by Tuesday of race-week

Seashore Striders, DQ Dash 5k; 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE 19958

Make Checks Payable to: “Seashore Striders”

CLICK HERE to go to the Paper Form to mail in.

PACKET PICKUP:. If pre-registration increases over 200 then we will consider an early pickup on the 16th. It will be announced.

RACE COURSE: Fast & Flat

• COURSE ETIQUETTE

• ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO RUN ON THE COURSE THAT IS MARKED WITH ARROWS AND CONES.

• PLEASE STAY ON THE ROAD WHERE IT IS MARKED AND POLICE ARE STATIONED

• DO NOT RACE ON THE SIDEWALK, RUN THROUGH PRIVATE PROPERTY, OR RUN ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IN MOST CASES YOU SHOULD BE RACING WITH TRAFFIC. (FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COURSE IS MARKED WITH ARROWS & CONES SO RUNNERS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF WILMINGTON AND CHRISTIAN STREETS, THEN NO RUNNER SHOULD BE ON THE LEFT SIDE FACING TRAFFIC). ALSO, WHEN THE RACE IS DIRECTED AROUND A CONE OR CONES, FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN CUTTING THE COURSE.

• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RACE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE EVENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER. RACE DIRECTOR TIM-SS

• SEASHORE STRIDER COURSE GUIDELINES: THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ALLOWED IN A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT...THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS...RD TIM-SS

• BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE ON THE COURSE RIDING ALONG/PACING ANY REGISTERED RUNNER

• BANDITS (NON REGISTERED) RUNNERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE IN THE RACE RUNNING ALONG/PACING ANY REGISTERED RUNNER

• HEADPHONES/EAR PODS ARE DISCOURAGED WEARING IN BOTH EARS DUE TO SAFETY OF HEARING TRAFFIC

o THIS IS A TOUGH RULE TO ENFORCE AS 85% OF RUNNERS IN RACES LISTEN TO MUSIC AND THE RRCA RECOGNIZED THAT AND MOVED THE ENFORCEMENT FROM A DISQUALIFICATION TO MAKING IT THE RACE DIRECTORS DECISION. MOST RACE DIRECTORS IN THE COUNTRY EITHER IGNORE THE ISSUE OR TRY TO WORK WITH THE RUNNERS. MY STAND AS A RACE DIRECTOR IS TO ASK YOU TO NOT WEAR THEM AND IF YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST THEN ONLY WEAR THEM IN ONE EAR AND AT A LOW VOLUME LEVEL.

WATER STOP INFO:. Start & Finish & along course near half-way mark.

RACE TIMING: Seashore Strider Event Production

RACE AMENITIES: Short Sleeve T-Shirts & custom awards

RACE NOTE...T-SHIRTS WILL BE ORDERED AT 12 NOON ON MONDAY, MAY 11th FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED AT THIS POINT....ANY REGISTRATION RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE FIRST COME.

SELF CHECK FOR SYMPTOMS

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Runners with any of these symptoms may have COVID-19 and SHOULD NOT attend this event:

Fever or chills

Cough

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Fatigue

Muscle or body aches

Headache

New loss of taste or smell

Sore throat

Congestion or runny nose

Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

PARKING: Plenty of parking at Lewes Beach

AWARDS: Custom awards will be presented to the Overall, Master, and the top three finishers in the following 10 age groups for each event:

5k...9 & U, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

ENTRY INFO: Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders” if using the paper race application online at www.seashorestriders.com

RACE DIRECTOR: Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.

RACE ORGANIZER: Ashley Diehl, Dairy Queen