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American Legion, Post 17, Lewes DE

Saturday, May 9th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Race 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 Certification

ALL THREE RACES ARE USATF CERTIFIED

📅 Event Details

Location: American Legion, Post 17, Lewes
Route: Travel through Cape Henlopen State Park and the historic Fort Miles
Challenges: 5k, 10K and Half Marathon
Options: Run, March (race-walk) and Heavy March (Trail race with 15lb. pack)

📦 Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be done on Friday, May 8th, at American Legion Post 17, Lewes, DE (113 American Legion Road), from 5pm – 8pm. Between 6pm-8pm the Post will have a LIVE BAND! Food and beverages available the entire time. Come out, get your packet, hang out, and meet some our staff and fellow participants! DAY OF PICKUP! You can also do packet pick up the day of the event starting at 7:00am near the starting line. Opening Ceremonies are at 8:00am. The Half Marathon will launch at 8:15am, 10K start at 8:40am, AND 5k starts at 9:00am. PLEASE BE IN PLACE AT 8:00am.

🎥 Course Videos

5k: Watch here
10K: Watch here
Half Marathon: Watch here

🌟 Event Highlights

The event has three major components: Competition, Education, and Celebration. The race through the state parks and beaches of Delaware is a competition for all levels and will honor the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms in the Middle East. The finish line will encompass the other components. With the assistance of volunteers, a Middle East Historical Exhibit will be available for everyone to enjoy. This walk-through history will help connect our communities with the military members attending the event. Lastly, there will be a “Celebration of Warriors” with local vendors available from 8:30am – 3pm. Live bands will start at 10:00am and play until 3pm. Stay, enjoy the celebration, and connect with people, military and civilian, from across the United States of America.

🎽 Participation Details

Everyone pre-registered by May 3, 2026 will be guaranteed an event t-shirt at check-in. Everyone racing will receive a race medallion when they cross the finish line and will leave with the knowledge of participating in an event which truly supports and honors our Veterans! 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. For more details and 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!