19th Run with Santa 5k at Cape Henlopen State Park
- Date Sun 15th December 2024
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Lewes, Delaware
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at the 19th Run with Santa 5K, taking place on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the beautiful Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Sussex. This festive event kicks off at 10 am, inviting participants to run or walk in their favorite Santa suits while enjoying a stunning course through the park and Ft. Miles. This year, donโt miss the exciting new costume contest, encouraging everyone to dress in their holiday colors and spread the cheer!
Not only is this a fantastic way to celebrate the season, but it also supports a great cause. The event raises funds for Toys for Tots, with proceeds going towards purchasing bikes for children in need. With an entry fee of just $25 through December 8th, participants will receive long-sleeve t-shirts and have the chance to win custom awards in various age categories. Plus, there will be water stops along the course to keep everyone hydrated. Join the Seashore Striders at Cape Henlopen State Park for a memorable day filled with fun, fitness, and a touch of holiday magic!
Not only is this a fantastic way to celebrate the season, but it also supports a great cause. The event raises funds for Toys for Tots, with proceeds going towards purchasing bikes for children in need. With an entry fee of just $25 through December 8th, participants will receive long-sleeve t-shirts and have the chance to win custom awards in various age categories. Plus, there will be water stops along the course to keep everyone hydrated. Join the Seashore Striders at Cape Henlopen State Park for a memorable day filled with fun, fitness, and a touch of holiday magic!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE RUN WITH SANTA 5K RACE INFORMATION
Join the Seashore Striders for this Christmas traditional 5k. Join the Striders at Cape Henlopen State Park on Sunday, December 15th at 10 am for a fun 5k . Run or walk with the Striders and take part in the traditional 5k Run at beautiful Cape Henlopen. Don't forget to wear your Santa Suit! NEW THIS YEAR...A COSTUME CONTEST...Dress in your Holiday colors and have some fun...
NAME: 19th RUN WITH SANTA 5K at Cape Henlopen State Park
RACE TIME: 10 am start
RACE LOCATION: The race will start at the main beach parking lot. We will gather at the north end of the parking lot Race packet pick up and post Race will be at the Birdwatch pavilion located just beyond the north end of the parking lot signs for the main beach bathhouse parking lot.
TO BENEFIT: TOYS FOR TOTS...raising funds for T0YS4TOTS as the Striders purchase kids bikes in parnership with Apple Electric. Over the past 11 years over $16,000 has been spent through the proceeds of the Seawitch/Great Pumpkin & Pumkin Pie events to make kids smile on Christmas morning!
SPONSOR/HOST: Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE
PRODUCED BY: Seashore Strider Event Production Inc.
RACE ENTRY FEE:
* 5k Run/Walk
* $25 through December 8th..."Early Bird Registration" at midnight
* $30 through December 14th..."Race Week" at 10 pm
* $35 through December 15th..."Race Day" from 8-9:50 am
*
* If using Universal or Entry Form...Mail entry form/payment by Tuesday to: Run with Santa 5k; 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE 19958
* Make Checks Payable to: Seashore Striders
RACE COURSE: Beautiful course through Cape Henlopen State Park, through Ft. Miles & turning around behind the campground at the abandoned tower.
RACE TIMING: Seashore Strider Event Production will chip time the event using the Chronotrack chip timing system.
RACE AMENITIES: Long Sleeve T-Shirts, a beautiful course, canned food drive...Cans can be dropped off at the Start/Finish
* RACE NOTE...T-SHIRTS WILL BE ORDERED AT 12 NOON ON TUESDAY RACE WEEK....ANY REGISTRATION RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE ARE FIRST COME
SELF CHECK FOR SYMPTOMS
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Runners with any of these symptoms may have COVID-19 and SHOULD NOT attend this event:
* Fever or chills
* Cough
* Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
* Fatigue
* Muscle or body aches
* Headache
* New loss of taste or smell
* Sore throat
* Congestion or runny nose
* Nausea or vomiting
* Diarrhea
STATE PARK ENTRANCE FEES. . Please be aware that State Park entrance fees may be in effect as you enter so if you are local, please drive the car with a pass. This has nothing to do with the race- if you enter the park you may be subject to a fee so be ready.
PARKING: Plenty of parking in the Beach One/Bathhouse parking lot of Cape Henlopen State Park.
AWARDS: Custom awards will be presented to the Overall, Master, and the top three finishers in the following 10 age groups for each event:
* 5k...9 & U, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
ENTRY INFO: Make checks payable to Seashore Striders if using the paper race application online at www.seashorestriders.com
RACE DIRECTOR: Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.
SEASHORE STRIDER STORE: READY-SET-GOSHOPPING [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/DE/RehobothBeach/RaceintotheNewYear5k14MileFunDash]
WATER STOPS: THERE WILL BE 1 WATER STOP ON THE COURSE IN FT MILES AND 1 AT THE START AND FINISH AREA.
PACKET PICKUP & RACE DAY REG- RACE MORNING BEGINNING AT 8 AM AT THE HAWK WATCH PAVILLION
Join the Seashore Striders for this Christmas traditional 5k. Join the Striders at Cape Henlopen State Park on Sunday, December 15th at 10 am for a fun 5k . Run or walk with the Striders and take part in the traditional 5k Run at beautiful Cape Henlopen. Don't forget to wear your Santa Suit! NEW THIS YEAR...A COSTUME CONTEST...Dress in your Holiday colors and have some fun...
NAME: 19th RUN WITH SANTA 5K at Cape Henlopen State Park
RACE TIME: 10 am start
RACE LOCATION: The race will start at the main beach parking lot. We will gather at the north end of the parking lot Race packet pick up and post Race will be at the Birdwatch pavilion located just beyond the north end of the parking lot signs for the main beach bathhouse parking lot.
TO BENEFIT: TOYS FOR TOTS...raising funds for T0YS4TOTS as the Striders purchase kids bikes in parnership with Apple Electric. Over the past 11 years over $16,000 has been spent through the proceeds of the Seawitch/Great Pumpkin & Pumkin Pie events to make kids smile on Christmas morning!
SPONSOR/HOST: Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE
PRODUCED BY: Seashore Strider Event Production Inc.
RACE ENTRY FEE:
* 5k Run/Walk
* $25 through December 8th..."Early Bird Registration" at midnight
* $30 through December 14th..."Race Week" at 10 pm
* $35 through December 15th..."Race Day" from 8-9:50 am
*
* If using Universal or Entry Form...Mail entry form/payment by Tuesday to: Run with Santa 5k; 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE 19958
* Make Checks Payable to: Seashore Striders
RACE COURSE: Beautiful course through Cape Henlopen State Park, through Ft. Miles & turning around behind the campground at the abandoned tower.
RACE TIMING: Seashore Strider Event Production will chip time the event using the Chronotrack chip timing system.
RACE AMENITIES: Long Sleeve T-Shirts, a beautiful course, canned food drive...Cans can be dropped off at the Start/Finish
* RACE NOTE...T-SHIRTS WILL BE ORDERED AT 12 NOON ON TUESDAY RACE WEEK....ANY REGISTRATION RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE ARE FIRST COME
SELF CHECK FOR SYMPTOMS
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Runners with any of these symptoms may have COVID-19 and SHOULD NOT attend this event:
* Fever or chills
* Cough
* Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
* Fatigue
* Muscle or body aches
* Headache
* New loss of taste or smell
* Sore throat
* Congestion or runny nose
* Nausea or vomiting
* Diarrhea
STATE PARK ENTRANCE FEES. . Please be aware that State Park entrance fees may be in effect as you enter so if you are local, please drive the car with a pass. This has nothing to do with the race- if you enter the park you may be subject to a fee so be ready.
PARKING: Plenty of parking in the Beach One/Bathhouse parking lot of Cape Henlopen State Park.
AWARDS: Custom awards will be presented to the Overall, Master, and the top three finishers in the following 10 age groups for each event:
* 5k...9 & U, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
ENTRY INFO: Make checks payable to Seashore Striders if using the paper race application online at www.seashorestriders.com
RACE DIRECTOR: Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.
SEASHORE STRIDER STORE: READY-SET-GOSHOPPING [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/DE/RehobothBeach/RaceintotheNewYear5k14MileFunDash]
WATER STOPS: THERE WILL BE 1 WATER STOP ON THE COURSE IN FT MILES AND 1 AT THE START AND FINISH AREA.
PACKET PICKUP & RACE DAY REG- RACE MORNING BEGINNING AT 8 AM AT THE HAWK WATCH PAVILLION
Races
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19th Annual Run With Santa 5k
Incl. Long Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt
Sun 15th December 2024 (10:00AM EST)
CLOSEDSeashore Strider Courses are Fast & Flat
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