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Sunday, September 13th, 2026
110 Shipcarpenter St., Lewes DE
5K · 1 Mile
68–77°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
63–74°F
dry
2024
69–75°F
dry
2023
70–83°F
rain
2022
70–82°F
rain
2021
72–87°F
dry
2020
71–77°F
dry
2019
68–71°F
dry
2018
73–76°F
dry
2017
66–76°F
rain
2016
69–77°F
dry
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About this race
RACE WEBSITE
Additional race information can be found at http://seashorestriders.com.
DESCRIPTION
Join the Seashore Striders in Lewes for the 22nd annual Cannonball 5k Run & Walk. The Cannonball 5k is a flat & fast course through the Town of Lewes. The race will start and finish at the Lewes Historical Society with a beautiful course through historic Lewes taking in a course often called "the most beautiful race course in Delaware."
ABOUT THE CANNONBALL HOUSE
- Historical Significance: Sitting prominently on the corner of Front and Bank Streets, the Cannonball House has witnessed centuries of Lewes’ history unfold and served many purposes over its storied past.
- Resilience: After defiantly enduring a British Naval bombardment in 1813, the Cannonball House has now come to represent the mission of the Lewes Historical Society and Lewes' proud maritime heritage.
- Preservation Efforts: Following an analysis by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), the Cannonball House now requires extensive repairs and maintenance to ensure the sustainability of this beloved landmark.
- Community Support: Your participation in the 20TH Cannonball 5k Race & Trenny Elliott Memorial Walk helps raise funds to restore the legendary Cannonball House and keep it alive for generations to come.
RACE REGISTRATION
- Pre-Race Registration: $30.00 through Sunday, September 6th at 11:59 pm.
- Race Week Registration: $35.00 through Saturday, September 12th at 11:59 pm.
- Race Day Registration: $40.00 from 7:00 am - 8:20 am on site Sunday, September 13th.
- Registration Guarantee: Please ensure registration arrives by Monday of Race Week to be guaranteed an event t-shirt/swag.
WAYS TO REGISTER
- Online Registration: Register through RUNSIGNUP for convenience.
- Mail-In Registration: Download the form from seashorestriders.com, fill it out completely and mail to Seashore Striders: Cannonball 5k, 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE. 19958.
- Check Payments: Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders.”
TO BENEFIT
The Lewes Historical Society.
RACE COURSE
Click Here to view the 5k Race Course.
RACE TIMING
Timing will be 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.,” Post-Race awards ceremony within 20 minutes following the final finisher, custom t-shirts, custom awards, post-race refreshments at the station.
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 various age categories.
REFUNDS / DEFERRAL
The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy. Options include:
- Transfer: To a future Seashore Strider owned event of equal value before the end of the current year.
- Donation: Donate your entry fee to the charity associated with the event or to the Seashore Strider Youth Running program.
- Deferral: Transfer to the following year at the same event.
RACE DIRECTOR
Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc. tim@seashorestrider.com.
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