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