In 42 days · Sat, Sep 12, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
1 Main Beach Lane, CHSP, Lewes DE
Distance
5K
Typical weather
67–78°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
59–76°F
dry
2024
61–75°F
dry
2023
68–81°F
dry
2022
71–82°F
rain
2021
67–85°F
dry
2020
68–72°F
dry
2019
71–88°F
rain
2018
73–80°F
rain
2017
62–73°F
dry
2016
69–75°F
dry
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About this race
DESCRIPTION
- Your Support Could Save Lives: Prostate cancer is the second most cancer among men worldwide. When one man is diagnosed with this disease, it doesn't impact that individual––it impacts entire communities.
- Event Host: Chief Meteorologist and prostate cancer survivor Paul Williams hosts the Walk 4 Prostate Cancer in September 2026 to raise awareness of the disease and provide support to families affected by a prostate cancer diagnosis.
- Purchase Cool Swag: from the Prostate Cancer Guy! Prostate Store
RACE LOCATION
- Location: Main Beach Parking Lot, North Side, Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes.
RACE TIME
- Time: 10:00 am
RUN RACE REGISTRATION
- Cost: $35.00 for 5k Pre-Registration through September 6th at Midnight: $40.00 "Race Week" Registration through Sept. 11th at midnight: $40.00 "Last Chance" Race-Day Registration (Registration will open at 8:00 am and will close at 9:45 am).
WALK RACE REGISTRATION
- Cost: $30.00 1m Pre-Registration through September 6th at Midnight: $40.00 "Race Week" Registration through Sept. 11th at midnight: $35.00 "Last Chance" Race-Day Registration (Registration will open at 8:00 am and will close at 9:45 am).
- T-Shirt Guarantee: Registration must be completed by Monday, Sept. 7th to secure a t-shirt: late registrants will be served on a "first come" basis.
- Mail Registration: Participants can mail their registration form to Seashore Striders C/O Prostate Cancer 5k, 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE. 19958. Please mail early to arrive by Monday, Sept 7th.
WAYS TO REGISTER
- Online Registration: Offered through RUNSIGNUP, the easiest and most popular way to register for Seashore Strider events.
- Mail-In Registration: Download a form from seashorestriders.com, fill it out completely, and mail it to Seashore Striders: 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE. 19958.
- Entry Arrival: Make sure mail arrives by Monday of Race Week to secure event swag. Check should be payable to "Seashore Striders".
TO BENEFIT
- Cause: Prostate Cancer Research
SPONSOR/HOST
- Organization: Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.
RACE COURSE
- Description: The Prostate Cancer Walk & Run is a flat & fast out & back course in beautiful Cape Henlopen State Park.
RACE TIMING
- Timing Method: Timing will be performed 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: Held within 20 minutes following the final finisher.
- Custom Awards: Including printed t-shirts and a great post-race celebration.
AWARDS
- Categories: Awards will be presented to Overall Male & Female Champions, Overall Male & Female Masters (40+ yrs.), and the top three finishers in 16 age categories.
- Award Distribution: Awards will be presented within 20 minutes after the final runner finishes.
- Local Pickup: If you miss the ceremony, you can pick up at 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, or your award will be mailed for $10.
- No Separate Awards: There are no separate walk awards at this event.
REFUNDS/DEFERRAL
- Policy: The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy, but offers options to transfer entries, donate fees, or defer to the following year.
STRIDER RACE POLICIES
- Policy Questions: For questions regarding race bibs, time limits, refunds, and participant guidelines.
- More Information: For answers to specific questions, CLICK HERE.
RACE DIRECTOR
- Name: Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.
- Contact: tim@seashorestrider.com
RACE LINK
- Registration URL: Click here to register
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