Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!

Save

Feature

Claim

American Legion, Post 17, Lewes DE

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

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.

🏅 Race Details

Certification: ALL THREE RACES ARE USATF CERTIFIED
Location: American Legion, Post 17, Lewes.
Routes: Participants will travel through Cape Henlopen State Park and the historic Fort Miles.
Formats: The event offers a 5k, 10K, and Half Marathon Challenges, with options to Run, March (race-walk), and Heavy March (Trail race with 15lb. pack).

📅 Packet Pickup

Date: Packet pickup will be on Friday, May 9th, from 5pm – 9pm.
Location: American Legion Post 17, Lewes, DE (113 American Legion Road).
Entertainment: Live band from 6pm-8pm, with food and beverages available the entire time.
Day of Event: Packet pickup starts at 7:00am near the starting line.

🚀 Race Schedule

Opening Ceremonies are at 8:00am. The Half Marathon will launch at 8:15am, 5K start at 8:45am, AND 10k starts at 9:30am. PLEASE BE IN PLACE AT 8:00am.

🎉 Event Components

Competition: The race is a competition for all levels and will honor the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms in the Middle East.
Education: A Middle East Historical Exhibit will be available for everyone to enjoy with the assistance of volunteers.
Celebration: “Celebration of Warriors” with local vendors from 8:30am – 3pm, and live bands playing until 3pm.
Community Connection: Stay, enjoy the celebration, and connect with people, military and civilian, from across the United States of America.

👕 Registration Information

Everyone pre-registered by May 1, 2025 and signed-in to the Race4Warriors event will be guaranteed an event t-shirt. Competitors registered after May 1st will receive a T-Shirt as supplies last. The first 750 participants to register, and signed into the event, will receive a commemorative race medallion at the finish line. However, everyone will leave with the knowledge of participating in an event which truly supports and honors our Veterans!

☔ Weather Policy

Our women and men deployed to the Middle East do not stop due to the weather: so rain or shine (not including weather which makes the environment unsafe to be outside), come out and enjoy our race and festivities.

📍 More Information

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!