Event Description

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
    • 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.