18th Dogfish Dash

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Our off-centered race through Milton is back for another incredible year! Join us for our 18th annual Dogfish Dash on Sunday, Sept. 28th! This year, all proceeds will go to our friends from Sussex County Land Trust, and though it’s the same race day you know and love, including yet another Recycled Costume Contest, there will also be some newness, like a shorter, walking ‘race’ for hoomans and their pups and a race route Cheer Squad!

📅 Event Details

• When: Sunday, Sept. 28 from 9 – 11 a.m. (Psst ... Judging for Recycled Costume Contest will be at 8 a.m.)
• Where: Dogfish Head Milton Brewery, 6 Cannery Village Center, Milton, DE 19968
• Registration: NOW OPEN for both the 6k(ish) run and our NEW 3K walk happening on Sunday, Sept. 28th!
• Fees: $50 for runners and $40 for walkers.

🏅 Race Route and Cheer Squad

Our off-centered 6k(ish) race is back and we’ll be dashing through the gorgeous town of Milton once again, though, for our returning runners, the route will look slightly different. This year, we’re making some tweaks to the route to encourage a Cheer Squad of supporters to line the race route and cheer on runners. Plus, we’ll be adding a route for our new 3K walk, which is encouraged for Dashers bringing their pups. Stay tuned ... our pals at Seashore Striders will be releasing the official race routes soon, though the races will still leave and return to our Milton Brewery.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

Keep in mind, there will be no packet pick-up on the day of Dogfish Dash! Registered Dashers must pick up their packets at one of the following packet pick-up events ahead of Dash day:

• Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Brewings & Eats from 4 – 8 p.m. in Rehoboth Beach
• Saturday, Sept. 27 at our Milton Brewery from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. in Milton

Bibs cannot be traded or transferred at any time and we cannot provide exchanges for t-shirts sizes, as these are ordered based on the sizes provided at registration.

⏰ Race Time

9:00 am
We would like all participants to arrive between 6:30 am - 8:30 am
Please allow extra time to get in and parked.

🏞️ Parking Information

Please follow parking signs off Cave Neck Road and Chestnut St as you make your way into the Brewery Parking Lot. Parking will also be at the Milton Elementary School, Chestnut Ave, Union St, Federal St, Downtown Public Park. Please be mindful of parking in front of residents homes: do not block driveways.

🥇 Awards

Awards will be presented to the Overall Male & Female Champions, Overall Male & Female Masters (40+ yrs.), and the Top three (3) Male & Female finishers in the following 13 age categories: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

⏱️ Race Timing

Timing will be done by the Seashore Strider Event Production team and will be using the Chronotrack B Chip system.

🔄 Refunds/Deferral/Bibs

No Refunds
No Deferrals
No selling or switching bibs
PLEASE RACE IN THE BIB ASSIGNED TO YOU.

📣 Cheer Squad

Want to cheer on all the folks Dashing along the way?? This year you can! We’re encouraging any and all supporters to line this year’s race route (details coming soon) and cheer on your fellow Dashers! So grab your pals, bring some signs, and get ready to CHEER!

We’ll also be hosting a sign-making craft night to help get the wheels turning! Swing on by the Milton Brewery on Thursday, September 25th from 4 – 6 p.m. to make some cheer signs with us. We’ll provide the crafting supplies – you bring the cheer!

🎭 Recycled Costume Contest

We’re continuing the tradition of our Recycled Costume Contest, so grab your recyclables, get to crafting and show up on race day with your costume! All you have to do is create a costume out of recycled objects (think old beer cans, cardboard, bottle caps and so on) and show up for the contest for your chance to win some sweet prizes!

Not sure where to start? This year we’ll be hosting a costume-making party on Thursday September 25th at our Milton Brewery. Swing on by from 4 – 6 p.m. where you can grab some recycled supplies and get to crafting! PLUS, we’ll also have some recycled materials available at both packet pick-up events listed above.

🌍 Fireside Chat

When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m.
Where: Dogfish INN, 105 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958

Kick off dash weekend at the Dogfish INN! On Friday, September 26th at 5 p.m., we’ll be gathering around the fireside with our friends from Sussex County Land Trust to chat about all things nature, trails, and preservation! Swing on by (and bring your friends) to get the goodness rolling.

🏡 Stay With Us

You’re going to be running nearly 4 whole miles for Dogfish Dash ... why not treat yourself to an off-centered vacation at the Dogfish INN while you’re at it?!

Price:

• King and Queen Rooms - $329 per night (Friday-Sunday), plus taxes.
• Cottage Sweet - $569 per night (Friday-Sunday), plus taxes.
• Add on Sunday night for $119 ($229 for the Cottage Sweet), plus tax

🍻 Beer & Benevolence

We’re incredibly excited to, once again, run for nature and preserve our local public lands by donating all proceeds from the Dogfish Dash to our pals at the Sussex County Land Trust. Sussex County Land Trust is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting natural, cultural, agricultural and recreational resources through land preservation, stewardship, and education for today and tomorrow.

Some of their latest projects have included Hudson Park, where they are developing a trail head that connects to the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail. Parking lots were completed in 2023 with phases 2 and 3 bringing a bathroom facility, playground, and restoration of the existing tree line.

They also have been working on the Forest of Broadkill Preserve. This area was known for logging and has several existing trails that Sussex County Land Trust have already completed renovations on. More plans for this site include a mountain bike trail, reforestation, and an area to enhance quail habitats. Check out all of their amazing work and more at www.sclandtrust.org.

❓ FAQs

• Will locations be closed to the public during these events?
  Yes! Unfortunately, our Milton Brewery will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 28 for Dogfish Dash, but we encourage fans to come by and cheer on the runners while enjoying Dogfish Head goodness from our draft trailer.
• Is this a 21+ and only event?
  Nope! This event is open to all ages, though only runners 21+ will receive two drink tickets.
• Is the Dogfish Dash pet friendly?
  Yes, bring the doggos! Though, if you’re interested in Dashing with your pup