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!

Follow us on Instagram @race4warriors and Facebook

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

Saturday, May 30th

Lewes, DE

Last year we celebrated 10 years of serving hundreds of families. In our 11th year we feel the need to begin a new event to honor those who have inspired us continue to fight for pediatric patient rights, access and care to achieve a better quality of life.

On the morning of May 30th we will gather together at The American Legion post 17's beautiful outdoor pavilion to run or walk the Cape Henlopen State Park Trail in Lewes. We will honor the courage of children who have been forced to fight cancer. Every step keeps their memory alive and supports families in need. Together we'll raise awareness far and wide for childhood cancer research and care.

Event Schedule

Night Before/May 29th, 4-6pm: Packet Pick up.

Day of/May 30th, 7am Registration & Packet Pick up Opens. Grab a coffee, juice or snack compliments of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Silent Auction opens at 7am.

7:45am: Kiddie K starts. All registered Kiddie K participants receive a medal.

8:00am: Competitive 5k and competitive walkers start then Non competitive/Leisure walkers.

We ask all participants to take note of the dedicated signage along the trail and say that child's name as they pass it.

Afterwards in the American Legion pavilion we will have live music compliments of Catch The Drift, lite foods, beverages and alcohol for those 21 and over compliments of NKS. Awards will be announced by Races2Run. Silent Auction closes after awards are announced.

Would you like to include a sign along the trail in honor of a young loved one who needs our thoughts? Signs can be purchased for a donation of $25 each. Your sign will be displayed at the Say My Name event yearly. Please use the QR code below to purchase a sign and we will follow up with form for you customize the information for the signage.

You may participate in this event with us or virtually if you are not local to us. Let's turn every step into support and ensure no child or family walks alone.

We want to Thank our Sponsors who made this event possible

PACKET PICK-UP

• Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant; 213 Anglers Road, Lewes, DE. 19958 - - - Early Packet Pickup on June 27th from 5-6:30 pm at Irish Eyes in Lewes. Please make every attempt to pick up early which will make race morning go much smoother.

DESCRIPTION

• Join the Seashore Striders for one of the largest 5k races in the Town of Lewes. The 7th Beebe Heroes 5k Run & 5k Walk. The 7th event in the popular Seashore Strider Championship Series. The Beebe Heroes 5k is a great event raising money every year for the Beebe Medical Foundation. Come join the Seashore Striders on their starting line. We look forward to being your host!

RACE LOCATION

• IRISH EYES PUB...213 Anglers Road; Lewes, DE. 19958

RACE TIME

• 7:30 am

RACE REGISTRATION:

$30.00 "Early Bird" Registration...through June 21st at midnight

$35.00 "Pre" Registration June 22nd through June 27th at midnight

$40.00 "Last Chance" Race-Day Registration Registration from 6:00 am & will close at 7:15 am

Registration will be done online through runsignup. All participants registered by Monday, June 22nd, will be guaranteed a t-shirt, while registrations received after June 22nd are "first come"

Registration can also be done through the mail by printing out the universal entry form, filling it out, including payment and mailing to Seashore Striders C/O Beebe 5k, 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE. 19958. Please mail early so that it arrives by Monday, June 22nd to secure your shirt.

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 Beebe Heroes 5k 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 make sure entry arrives by Monday of Race Week to be guaranteed an event swag

• Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders” if using the Universal Entry Form

TO BENEFIT

• The Beebe Medical Foundation

SPONSOR/HOST

• Irish Eyes Pub in cooperation with the Seashore Striders & The Beebe Medical Foundation

RACE COURSE

• The 7th Beebe Heroes 5k is a flat & fast out & back course through Lewes, just east of the canal.

RACE TIMING

• Timing will be done by the Seashore Strider Event Production team and will be using the Chronotrack B Chip system.

RACE AMENITIES

• Finish line produced by “Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.,” Irish Eyes Post-Race awards ceremony within 20 minutes following the final finisher, custom printed t's, custom awards and a great post-race celebration at IRISH EYES!

• Kiddie Dash participants will enjoy finisher medals, face painting, balloon artist, and MORE!

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 16 age categories:

• 9 & under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

• Awards will be presented within 20 minutes following the final runner crossing the finish

• Walk Awards (Medals) will be Top 5 Male & Female

• If you miss the awards ceremony you may pick up locally in Lewes at 9 Gander Lane, Lewes or if you are out of town, your award will be shipped to you for a cost of $10 to cover postage. We do take Venmo.

36th CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES INFO

• There is no extra fee to enter the Championship Series- just the regular entry fee per race...automatically entered

• To QUALIFY for the Championship Series one must do the following 3 items:

• 1. Runners must complete one (1) 5 mile race (2 to choose from)
• 2. Runners must complete five (5) 5k's (9 to choose from)
• 3. CONTINUED in '26...Runners must complete at least one (1) of the following "Strider Be Kind Good Deeds" listed below sometime during the Series...e-mail "Be Kind Good Deed" to [email protected]

o Volunteer for a Seashore Strider Series Event

o Make a Donation to the Seashore Strider Youth Cross Country Team

o Make a Donation to the Event you are taking part in

o Help out with any "post-race" refreshments, making the event even better

• The Final series standings is determined by fastest 5 mile race and 5 fastest 5ks. Runners are placed in age group by their age on 1st race entered.

• Example: If you run as a 39 year old in your first 3 races and then turn 40 for your final three races, then you will be in the 35-39 age group for the championship series.

• Runners must register using exact same name for each race if they want accurate results compiled.

• Series Weekly Standings will be posted at www.seashorestriders.com

• Seashore Strider Statistician Tim Young.

WALKER NOTE...CONTINUED in '26

• The Seashore Striders are going to add a separate 5K WALK DIVISION in five of the nine series events for this summer as a trial basis for the future. If participants show responsibility, fairness and honesty and WALK correctly by USATF Standards then it may continue in the future. If it turns into a "DQ fest" then it will not continue. As the Seashore Strider Race Director, I am not interested in creating more work for myself and I know I can not and will not patrol 3.1 miles of the course, but what I am interested in doing is providing an opportunity for those who simply do not run and would rather walk and still be involved in the event. That is my goal & mission with this decision.

• "Race walking differs from running in that it requires the competitor to maintain contact with the ground at all times and requires the leading leg to be straightened as the foot makes contact with the ground. It must remain straightened until the leg passes under the body. Judges evaluate the technique of race walkers and report fouls which may lead to disqualification. All judging is done by the eye of the judge and no outside technology is used in making judging decisions."...USATF

• The 5 EVENTS will be the following:

• Fathers Day 5k on 6/21/26

• Firecracker 5k on 7/4/26

• Beebe Hero's 5k on 6/28/26

• Dam Mill 5k on 7/26/26

• Race for the Paws 5k on 8/1/26

• This NEW Walk Division will allow a participant to qualify for the Championship Series by completing all five of the 5k Walks and 1 of the two 5 mile runs. The two 5 mile runs will not have a separate WALK division and you can run or walk or do a combination. Because of the longer 5 mile distance, you are encouraged to run or run/walk, rather than walk the whole five mile distance.

• Awards for the WALK will be the top 5 male & the top 5 female in those five WALK events.

• For the Championship Series Awards you are either in the WALK division or you are in the Age Group Run Division. You can not be in both and you can not go back & forth.

• WALK QUESTIONS can be directed to [email protected]

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.

STRIDER RACE POLICIES

• Are you wondering about the Strider Race Policies? Do you have questions regarding the following:

• HOW DO I WEAR BY RACE BIB?

• WHAT ARE THE TIME LIMITS FOR STRIDER RACES?

• ARE THEY WALKER FRIENDLY?

• WILL I RECEIVE A REFUND IF I CAN NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE?

• ARE WINNERS CHOSEN BY CHIP TIME OR GUN TIME?

• ARE BABY JOGGERS OR STROLLERS ALLOWED DURING THE RACE?

• ARE PETS, BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, ETC... PERMITTED ON THE COURSE?

• ARE HEADPHONES (IPOD, EAR BUDS, MPS....) ALLOWED DURING THE RACE?

• CAN I WEAR SOMEONE ELE'S BIB WHO CAN NOT MAKE THE RACE?

• WHAT IF WE MISS THE AWARD CEREMONY?

• DO YOU MAIL AWARDS, RACE PACKETS?

• If you have any questions regarding the above topics please CLICK HERE to go to the strider race policies

RACE DIRECTOR

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

• For [email protected]

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