20th Race into the New Year 5k & 1/4 Mile Fun Dash

Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, Rehoboth Beach DE

Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

🎆 Race Overview

Join the Seashore Striders to close out the year with a 5k out and back course beginning on the boardwalk and running north to the turn-a-round at Gordon's Pond, Cape Henlopen State Park.

🏃‍♂️ Kids Fun Run

KIDS 1/4 MILE FUN RUN IS FREE WITH NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED AND NO TSHIRT. At 11:50 am the kid's will race 200m north on the boardwalk and 200m south to the finish line as the 5k runners gather by the finish and cheer on the young runners.

📍 Race Location

Race Location: The Bandstand at 1 Rehoboth Avenue: Rehoboth Beach, DE. 19971

⏰ Race Time

Race Time: Kids Dash @ 11:50 and 5k at noon.

📝 Race Registration

Early Registration: $25.00 through December 1st at 6:00 p.m.
Pre-Registration: $30.00 through December 30th at 10:00 p.m.
Late Registration: $35.00 Race Day through December 31st from 10:30 - 11:50 a.m.

🏅 To Benefit

Local Charities in the Cape Region

🏠 Host & Sponsors

Host: Seashore Striders

🏞️ Race Course

3.11 mile out & back course from the Boardwalk at Rehoboth Avenue to the entrance to Cape Henlopen State Park at Gordon's Pond.

📋 Course Etiquette

Marked Course: ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO RUN ON THE COURSE THAT IS MARKED WITH ARROWS AND CONES AND COMPLETE The FULL COURSE.
Road Safety: PLEASE STAY ON THE ROAD WHERE IT IS MARKED AND POLICE ARE STATIONED.
Racing Directions: DO NOT RACE ON THE SIDEWALK, RUN THROUGH PRIVATE PROPERTY, OR RUN ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
Disqualifications: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RACE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE EVENT.

🚫 Course Guidelines

Bikes: BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE ON THE COURSE RIDING ALONG/PACING ANY REGISTERED RUNNER.
Bandits: BANDITS (NON REGISTERED) RUNNERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE IN THE RACE RUNNING ALONG/PACING ANY REGISTERED RUNNER.
Headphones: HEADPHONES/EAR PODS ARE DISCOURAGED WEARING IN BOTH EARS DUE TO SAFETY OF HEARING TRAFFIC.

⏱️ Race Timing

Seashore Strider Event Production will chip time the event using the Chronotrack chip timing system.

👕 Race Amenities

Long Sleeve 100% Pre-Shrunk Cotton Race shirts guaranteed to all PRE-Registered participants by 12/24/24 ...register early...when we are out of t's - we are out.

🏆 Awards

Overall Male & Female, Master Male & Female, and top 3 finishers in 5 year age groups from 9 & U to 80 & O.

🅿️ Race Parking

Parking will be on Rehoboth Avenue for this event and meters are not in effect.

💰 Refunds/Deferral

The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy, however we make every possible attempt to please our client with several options...

❓ Race FAQ/Policies

Please familiarize yourself with the Seashore Strider FAQ & Policy page on the Seashore Strider website. Here is a link to the page: RACEWITHTHESTRIDERS