🎉 Event Overview
3RD ANNUAL CAPE GAZETTE 5K...Lewes, DE
Kicking off RUN & FUN FEST
Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 9:00am
Join the Seashore Striders & the Cape Gazette for a day of community engagement and fun for all!
🏃♂️ Race Highlights
It all kicks off with a morning 5K through the Vineyards & Lewes-Georgetown Trail plus an all-day festival afterward including:
- Activities: Beer Garden
- Competitions: Basketball Shootout Competition
- Tournaments: Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament
- Entertainment: Musical Performances
🤲 Charitable Cause
A Portion of the Proceeds Benefit HARRY K FOUNDATION
For more event information, visit http://www.runandfunfest.com
📅 Race Date & Location
- Race Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Race Location: The Cape Gazette, 17585 Nassau Commons Boulevard, Lewes, Delaware. 19958
- Race Time: 5k start at 9 am
📝 Race Registration
- Early Registration: $25.00 through Sunday May 4th at 12 midnight
- Race Week Registration: $30.00 from May 5th to May 9th
- Race Day Registration: $35.00 from 7:30 am - 8:45 am on May 10th
🛍️ Additional Registration Info
3 Ways to Register for a Seashore Strider Event:
- Online Registration: through RUNSIGNUP
- Race Day Registration: On-site registration available
- Mail-In Registration: Download and complete a form from the Seashore Strider Event Page.
❤️ Beneficiary
A Portion of the Proceeds will benefit The Harry K Foundation, "WORKING TO DEFEAT CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN DELAWARE."
🏢 Event Host
THE CAPE GAZETTE is independently owned and operated by Chris Rausch, Publisher. Founded in 1993.
🏞️ Race Course
3.11 mile course from the Cape Gazette.
⚠️ Course Etiquette
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO RUN ON THE COURSE THAT IS MARKED WITH ARROWS AND CONES.
- Road Safety: Please stay on marked paths.
- Disqualification: Failure to follow race instructions may result in disqualification.
👟 Course Guidelines
The following are not allowed in a Seashore Strider event:
- Bikes: Not allowed on the course.
- Bandits: Non-registered runners may not pace registered runners.
- Headphones: Discouraged in both ears for safety.
⏱️ Race Timing
Seashore Strider Event Production will chip time the event using the Chronotrack B chip timing system.
🎽 Race Amenities
- Shirt: Short Sleeve 100% Pre-Shrunk Cotton Race shirts guaranteed to all PRE-Registered participants.
- Post-Run: 2 cans of post-run beer and refreshments.
- Food: Yummy Bagels when available.
- Awards: Custom awards including trophies and medals.
🏆 Awards
5k Individual Awards for Overall Male & Female, Master Male & Female, and top 3 finishers in age categories.
🚗 Race Parking
- Parking: At Nassau Commons, home of the Cape Gazette.
- Additional Parking: Available at Redners Fresh Market and Nassau Valley Vineyards.
💰 Refunds/Deferrals
The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy, but you may:
- Transfer: to a future event of equal value.
- Donate: your entry fee to the charity associated with the event.
- Defer: to the following year at the same event.
❓ Race FAQ/Policies
Please familiarize yourself with the Seashore Strider FAQ & Policy page on the Seashore Strider website.
📋 Race Director
Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc. tim@seashorestrider.com
🔗 More Info
For more information, visit: Cape Gazette 5K Race Page