CAPE GAZETTE 36TH FIRECRACKER 5K RUN & 5K WALK(SSRS #7)

IN COOPERATION WITH THE CAPE GAZETTE

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIPS

• Contact: Michael at Michael@capegazette.com for more information

DESCRIPTION

• Join: the Seashore Striders for one of the oldest 5k races in "the national Summer Capital" Rehoboth Beach.
• Event: The Cape Gazette 36th Firecracker 5k Run & 5k Walk.
• Series: This is the 7th event in the popular Seashore Strider Championship Series.
• Charity: The Firecracker 5k is a great event raising money this year for the Cape Gazette Charitable Foundation.

RACE LOCATION

• Location: 1 Grove Park, Rehoboth Beach, DE. 19971

RACE TIME

• Time: 7:30 am

RACE REGISTRATION

• Early Bird Registration: $30.00 through June 21st at midnight
• Pre Registration: $35.00 from June 22nd through July 3rd at midnight
• Race-Day Registration: $40.00, opens at 6:00 am and closes at 7:15 am
• Online Registration: done through RunSignup, guarantee a t-shirt if registered by June 29th

2 WAYS TO REGISTER FOR A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT

• Online Registration: through RunSignup, the easiest way to register.
• Mail-in Registration: Download the form from seashorestriders.com and mail it to Seashore Striders, 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE. 19958.
• Deadline: Ensure your entry arrives by Monday of Race Week for event swag.
• Payment: Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders” when using the Universal Entry Form.

TO BENEFIT

• Charity: Cape Gazette Charitable Foundation
• Support: Provides support to local nonprofit organizations through various means.
• Event's Purpose: This event leverages the reach of Cape Gazette to support local causes.

SPONSOR/HOST

• Production: Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.

RACE COURSE

• Course Type: Flat & fast course through the north pines of Rehoboth Beach.

RACE TIMING

• Timing: Done by the Seashore Strider Event Production team using the Chronotrack B Chip system.

RACE AMENITIES

• Finish Line: Produced by “Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.”
• Awards Ceremony: Post-Race ceremony within 20 minutes following the final finisher.
• T-Shirts: Custom printed T-Shirts for participants.
• Awards: Custom awards for top finishers.

AWARDS

• Overall Winners: Awards for Overall Male & Female Champions.
• Masters Awards: Overall Male & Female Masters (40+ yrs.).
• Age Categories: Top three in 16 age categories.
• Walk Awards: Top 5 Male & Female will receive medals.

36TH CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES INFO

• Entry Fee: No extra fee to enter the Championship Series; just the regular entry fee.
• Qualification: Complete specified races to qualify for the Championship Series.
• Points: Final standings determined by fastest races.
• Weekly Standings: Posted on www.seashorestriders.com.

REFUNDS/DEFERRAL

• Policy: The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy.
• Options: Transfer to a future event, donate entry fee, or defer to next year.
• Contact: For questions about refunds and deferrals, reach out to the race director.

STRIDER RACE POLICIES

• FAQs: Questions on race bibs, time limits, walker friendliness, and more.
• More Info: For additional questions, CLICK HERE.

RACE DIRECTOR

• Name: Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.
• Contact: tim@seashorestrider.com

SEASHORE STRIDER STORE

• Shop: READY-SET-GOSHOPPING

RACE URL

• More Info: [Cape Gazette Firecracker 5K](https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/RehobothBeach/BeachPaperFirecracker5kRunSSVirtualSummerSeries5?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB)