12TH RBVFC FIRE FIGHTIN' 5K RUN/WALK
- Date Sun 23rd August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
- Price $33.63
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 12th annual Fire Fightin' 5K Run/Walk happening on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in the beautiful coastal town of Rehoboth Beach, Sussex! This exciting event will kick off at 8:00 am, starting and finishing at the Rehoboth Beach Fire Company. Participants will enjoy a flat and fast course that takes you along the picturesque boardwalk and oceanfront, making it a perfect summer morning for runners and walkers alike.
Race-day festivities begin early with registration and packet pickup starting at 6:30 am, followed by a special Kids Dash and the Star Spangled Banner at 7:45 am. With registration fees starting at just $30 for early birds, this 5K promises fun for all ages, featuring awards for top finishers in various categories, live music, post-race refreshments, and plenty of games. Donβt miss your chance to be part of this spirited community event that supports the Rehoboth Beach Fire Company!
Race-day festivities begin early with registration and packet pickup starting at 6:30 am, followed by a special Kids Dash and the Star Spangled Banner at 7:45 am. With registration fees starting at just $30 for early birds, this 5K promises fun for all ages, featuring awards for top finishers in various categories, live music, post-race refreshments, and plenty of games. Donβt miss your chance to be part of this spirited community event that supports the Rehoboth Beach Fire Company!
Organiser's Description
NOTE NEW TIME...PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT THE REHOBOTH BEACH FIRE COMPANY FROM 5-7 PM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 12ND. PLEASE COME AND PICK UP YOUR BIB & T-SHIRT AND HEAD RIGHT TO THE START ON RACE DAY. THANK YOU!... SEASHORE STRIDERS
RACE WEBSITE
Additional race information can be found at http://seashorestriders.com.
DESCRIPTION
Join the Seashore Striders in Rehoboth Beach for the 12th annual Rehoboth Fire Company Fire Fightin' 5k. The Fire Fightin' 5k is a flat & fast course through the Town of Rehoboth Beach. The race will start and finish at the Station with a beautiful course through Rehoboth Beach taking in the boardwalk & the Ocean.
* DATE
August 23rd at 8:00 am
RACE WEBSITE
Additional race information can be found at http://seashorestriders.com
RACE DAY TIME SCHEDULE
* 6:30 am- Race-Day Registration & Race Day Packet Pickup
* 7:45 am- Lineup of Kids Dash & Star Spangled Banner
* 8:00 am- Race Start
* 9:15 am- Approx Time of Awards Ceremony
RACE REGISTRATION
$30.00 "PRE" Race Registration through Sunday, August 16th at midnight
$35.00 "RACE WEEK" Race Registration from Monday, August 17th through Saturday, August 12nd at midnight
$40.00 "RACE DAY" Race Registration from 6:30 am - 7:50 am on site Sunday, August 23rd
Registrations processed by Monday the 17th are guaranteed a t-shirt and those after the 17th are "first come".
2 WAYS TO REGISTER FOR A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT
ONLINE REGISTRATION through RUNSIGNUP here at this site."The easiest & most popular way to register for Seashore Strider events.
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION...form can be downloaded from seashorestriders.com on the Firefightin' 5k race page. Please fill out the form completely & neatly, double checking Age, Gender, Entry Fee Price (some events have different fees) & Event Choice.
Mail completed paper registration to: Seashore Striders; Tim Bamforth; 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE. 19958. Please have entry arrive by mail by Monday of Race Week to have a better chance in event t-shirt/swag.
* Make checks payable to Seashore Striders
TO BENEFIT
The Rehoboth Beach Fire Company
*
PRODUCED BY
Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.
RACE COURSE
CLICK HERE TO VIEW RACE COURSE
RACE TIMING
Timing will be done by the Seashore Strider Event Production team and will be using the Chronotrack B Chip system.
RACE AMENITIES
Finish line produced by Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc., Post-Race awards ceremony within 20 minutes following the final finisher, custom t-shirts, custom awards, live music, kid's dash, games, door prizes, post-race refreshments at the station
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the Overall Male & Female Champions, Overall Male & Female Masters (40+ yrs.), as well as the top three (3) Male & Female finishers in the following age categories: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, then 5-year age groups through 80+. Awards will be presented within 20 minutes following the final runner crossing the finish.
*
New Division...Race with FireFightin Gear...Top 5 Finishers Awarded Medals
REFUNDS/DEFERRAL
The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy, however we make every possible attempt to please our client with the following options: 1. Transfer to a future Seashore Strider owned event of equal value before the end of the current year. 2. Donate your entry fee to the charity associated with the event or to the Seashore Strider Youth Running program. 3. Transfer/Defer to the following year at the same event. Thank You for your cooperation & understanding as some situations are beyond the control of the Seashore Striders.
RACE DIRECTOR
Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc. tim@seashorestrider.com
SEASHORE STRIDER STORE
READY-SET-GOSHOPPING [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/DE/RehobothBeach/RaceintotheNewYear5k14MileFunDash?back=T]
RACE WEBSITE
Additional race information can be found at http://seashorestriders.com.
DESCRIPTION
Join the Seashore Striders in Rehoboth Beach for the 12th annual Rehoboth Fire Company Fire Fightin' 5k. The Fire Fightin' 5k is a flat & fast course through the Town of Rehoboth Beach. The race will start and finish at the Station with a beautiful course through Rehoboth Beach taking in the boardwalk & the Ocean.
* DATE
August 23rd at 8:00 am
RACE WEBSITE
Additional race information can be found at http://seashorestriders.com
RACE DAY TIME SCHEDULE
* 6:30 am- Race-Day Registration & Race Day Packet Pickup
* 7:45 am- Lineup of Kids Dash & Star Spangled Banner
* 8:00 am- Race Start
* 9:15 am- Approx Time of Awards Ceremony
RACE REGISTRATION
$30.00 "PRE" Race Registration through Sunday, August 16th at midnight
$35.00 "RACE WEEK" Race Registration from Monday, August 17th through Saturday, August 12nd at midnight
$40.00 "RACE DAY" Race Registration from 6:30 am - 7:50 am on site Sunday, August 23rd
Registrations processed by Monday the 17th are guaranteed a t-shirt and those after the 17th are "first come".
2 WAYS TO REGISTER FOR A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT
ONLINE REGISTRATION through RUNSIGNUP here at this site."The easiest & most popular way to register for Seashore Strider events.
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION...form can be downloaded from seashorestriders.com on the Firefightin' 5k race page. Please fill out the form completely & neatly, double checking Age, Gender, Entry Fee Price (some events have different fees) & Event Choice.
Mail completed paper registration to: Seashore Striders; Tim Bamforth; 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE. 19958. Please have entry arrive by mail by Monday of Race Week to have a better chance in event t-shirt/swag.
* Make checks payable to Seashore Striders
TO BENEFIT
The Rehoboth Beach Fire Company
*
PRODUCED BY
Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.
RACE COURSE
CLICK HERE TO VIEW RACE COURSE
RACE TIMING
Timing will be done by the Seashore Strider Event Production team and will be using the Chronotrack B Chip system.
RACE AMENITIES
Finish line produced by Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc., Post-Race awards ceremony within 20 minutes following the final finisher, custom t-shirts, custom awards, live music, kid's dash, games, door prizes, post-race refreshments at the station
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the Overall Male & Female Champions, Overall Male & Female Masters (40+ yrs.), as well as the top three (3) Male & Female finishers in the following age categories: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, then 5-year age groups through 80+. Awards will be presented within 20 minutes following the final runner crossing the finish.
*
New Division...Race with FireFightin Gear...Top 5 Finishers Awarded Medals
REFUNDS/DEFERRAL
The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy, however we make every possible attempt to please our client with the following options: 1. Transfer to a future Seashore Strider owned event of equal value before the end of the current year. 2. Donate your entry fee to the charity associated with the event or to the Seashore Strider Youth Running program. 3. Transfer/Defer to the following year at the same event. Thank You for your cooperation & understanding as some situations are beyond the control of the Seashore Striders.
RACE DIRECTOR
Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc. tim@seashorestrider.com
SEASHORE STRIDER STORE
READY-SET-GOSHOPPING [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/DE/RehobothBeach/RaceintotheNewYear5k14MileFunDash?back=T]
Races
-
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.63 Fee & Custom Firefightin' Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sun 23rd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.63
Seashore Strider Races are Flat & Fast! -
FireFighting GEAR Division
Incl. $3.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 23rd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.63
Seashore Strider Races are Flat & Fast (Even in Gear)
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
219 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, 19971, DE, United States
12TH RBVFC FIRE FIGHTIN' 5K RUN/WALK