5th SEAWITCH 1/2 MARATHON CLASSIC (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND)
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lewes, Delaware
- Price $76.33 - $97.68
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
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Join the excitement at the 5th SEAWITCH 1/2 Marathon Classic on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in beautiful Lewes, Sussex! This vibrant event is part of the annual SEAWITCH Racing Festival Weekend, featuring two fantastic race days and a variety of distances to cater to all running enthusiasts. On Saturday, lace up for the thrilling half marathon, starting at 8 AM, which offers a scenic out-and-back course through the stunning Cape Henlopen State Park.
But the fun doesn't stop there! On Sunday, participants can also look forward to a 5K Classic and a 1-mile walk, making it a perfect weekend for runners of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual walker, the SEAWITCH event promises an unforgettable experience filled with community spirit, shared goals, and the chance to make a difference as proceeds benefit local charities. Don your best costume for the half marathon's new costume contest, and enjoy a weekend of camaraderie and celebration in the charming town of Lewes. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a great eventβmark your calendars now!
But the fun doesn't stop there! On Sunday, participants can also look forward to a 5K Classic and a 1-mile walk, making it a perfect weekend for runners of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual walker, the SEAWITCH event promises an unforgettable experience filled with community spirit, shared goals, and the chance to make a difference as proceeds benefit local charities. Don your best costume for the half marathon's new costume contest, and enjoy a weekend of camaraderie and celebration in the charming town of Lewes. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a great eventβmark your calendars now!
Organiser's Description
2 GREAT COURSES * 2 GREAT DAYS * 2 GREAT TOWNS * STILL 1 GREAT EVENT
"BE A PART OF THE SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND "HALF CLASSIC ON SATURDAY & 5K CLASSIC/1M WALK ON SUNDAY".
RACE NOTE...RUN THE HALF & PREVIEW THE LEWES SECTION OF THE POPULAR REHOBOTH SEASHORE MARATHON THAT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, DEC 6, 2025.
RACE DIRECTOR NOTE...DUE TO THE INCREASES IN OUR COUNTRY IN MANY OF THE EXPENSES INVOLVED IN THIS EVENT (T-SHIRTS, SCREEN CHARGES, MEDALS, TROPHY PARTS, SAFETY PERSONNEL ETC...) WE ARE FORCED TO HAVE TO INCREASE OUR REGISTRATION PRICES. FOR 35 YEAR I HAVE TRIED TO PRICE MY EVENTS REASONABLE OR IN LINE WITH(USUALLY LOWER) THAN SURROUNDING EVENTS AND WE STILL ARE LOWER WITH THIS EVENT THAN SURROUNDING HALF-MARATHON'S ON DELMARVA. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING...RACE DIRECTOR TIM BAMFORTH- SEASHORE STRIDERS.
T-Shirt Sponsorship is always available to off-set the cost of expenses...Interested email Tim at [email protected]
NAME: SEAWITCH FALL CLASSIC RACING FESTIVAL
* SATURDAY- HALF-MARATHON HALLOWEEN CLASSIC
* NEW- HAVE SOME FUN & RUN OR WALK IN COSTUME
RACE TIME:
* SATURDAY'S HALF MARATHON - 8 AM START...LEWES
RACE LOCATION:
* SATURDAY'S HALF- CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK, MAIN BEACH PARKING LOT, LEWES, DE. 19958
TO BENEFIT: LOCAL CHARITIES IN THE LEWES/REHOBOTH AREA & TOYS FOR TOTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH APPLE ELECTRIC
SPONSOR/HOST: SEASHORE STRIDERS
PRODUCED BY: SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT PRODUCTION INC.
RACE ENTRY FEE:
* 1/2 MARATHON ENTRY (SATURDAY)
* $70 THROUGH SUNDAY 10/20 AT MIDNIGHT
* $80 THROUGH FRIDAY, 10/24 AT 10 PM
* $90 LIMITED RACE-DAY REGISTRATION FROM 7 AM - 7:50 AM
* MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SEASHORE STRIDERS
* SPOOKY CHALLENGE (1/2 MARATHON SATURDAY & 5K SUNDAY)
* $100 $90 ($10 DISCOUNT FOR DOING BOTH) THROUGH SUNDAY 10/20 AT MIDNIGHT
* $115 $105 ($10 DISCOUNT FOR DOING BOTH) THROUGH FRIDAY 10/25 AT 10 PM
* SPOOKY CHALLENGE MUST BE REGISTERED BY FRIDAY 10/25 AT 10 PM
* SPOOKY CHALLENGE RUNNERS SAVE $10 BY REGISTERING FOR BOTH EVENTS
* MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SEASHORE STRIDERS
* IF USING THE UNIVERSAL OR PAPER ENTRY FORM
* MAIL ENTRY FORM/PAYMENT TO: SEASHORE STRIDERS/SEASHORE CLASSIC; 9 GANDER LANE; LEWES, DE 19958
* ENTRY NEEDS TO BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025 TO GUARANTEE RACE T-SHIRT
RACE COURSE:
* SATURDAY'S HALF- BEAUTIFUL OUT & BACK "T" COURSE THROUGH CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK ...LEWES MAIN BEACH-TO LEWES-TO REHOBOTH-TO LEWES MAIN BEACH.
PASTA DINNER OPTION & PACKET PICKUP:
* PACKET PICK-UP ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH FROM 4-6 PM
* IRISH EYES PUB & RESTAURANT INVITES ALL RUNNERS TO PRE-RACE CARB LOAD FROM 4-6 PM AS IRISH EYES HAS SEVERAL PASTA DINNER OPTIONS ON THEIR MENU
* IRISH EYES IS LOCATED AT: 213 ANGLERS ROAD, LEWES, DE. 19958
* Visit their website Here [http://www.irisheyespub.com/lewes-location.html]
* Visit the Dinner Menu Here [http://www.irisheyespub.com/images/pdf/Irish_Eyes_Lewes_Dinner_Menu_2021.pdf]
RACE TIMING: SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT PRODUCTION WILL CHIP TIME THE EVENT USING THE CHRONOTRACK B CHIP TIMING SYSTEM.
RACE AMENITIES: LONG SLEEVE 100% COTTON PRE-SHRUNK RACE SHIRTS, COOL CUSTOM AWARDS, GREAT COURSES, NEW COSTUME CONTEST ON SATURDAY FOR THE HALF. FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL RUNNERS IN THE 1/2 MARATHON.
RACE DETAILS:
* HALF-MARATHON WATER STOPS...(SATURDAY)...(6 OPPORTUNITIES TO USE A RESTROOM ALONG THE COURSE)
* L#1...START 0.0M & FINISH 13.1 AT THE NORTHEAST MAIN BEACH PARKING LOT
* L#2...1.1M & 5.1M & 12.0M AT THE TOWER LOCATION
* L#3...5.9M & 11.1M AT THE HERRING PT LOCATION
* L#4...8.5M AT THE REHOBOTH TURNAROUND AT GORDONS POND
* HALF-MARATHON PORTABLE TOILETS...(SATURDAY)...(5 OPPORTUNITIES TO USE A RESTROOM ALONG THE COURSE)
* L#1...START 0.0M & FINISH 13.1M
* L#2... .7M & 12.4M...FT. MILES RESTROOM
* L#3...5.9M & 11.1M...HERRING PT. PORTABLE IN PARKING LOT
* L#4...8.5M...GORDONS POND PORTABLE IN PARKING LOT
RACE-DAY EVENT SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY'S HALF MARATHON CLASSIC:
* 7:00 AM...LIMITED "LAST CHANCE" RACE-DAY REGISTRATION AT START/FINISH AREA
* 7:50 AM...LINE-UP & FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
* 8:00 am...Start of 1/2 Marathon Event
* 11:15 AM...AWARD CEREMONY
COURSE CUT-OFF TIMES FOR HALF-MARATHON ONLY:
* AT THE 11:15 AM START TO THE AWARDS CEREMONY, THERE STILL MAY BE FOLKS ON THE COURSE AS THE CUTOFF IS 300 OR AN AVERAGE OF 13:44 MIN/PER MILE
* HERE ARE YOUR SPLITS TO REMAIN ON PACE TO FINISH UNDER THE CUT-OFF.
* 1M- 13:44
* 2M- 27:28
* 3M- 41:12
* 4M- 54:56
* 5M- 140 (CHECK POINT)
* 6M- 124
* 7M- 108
* 8M- 152
* 9M- 236
* 10M- 220
* 11M- 204
* 12M- 248
* 13M- 232
* THE 5M MARK ON THE RETURN IS ONLY 1 MILE FROM THE START AND THE FINISH SO WE ASK THAT YOU BE AT THE 5M SPLIT BY 140 (13:44/PER MILE). IF YOU ARE OVER THE 140 TIME AT 5 MILES WE ASK THAT YOU STOP AND WALK BACK TO THE START/FINISH AS YOU DID NOT MAKE THE CUT-OFF. WE ONLY PAY TO KEEP AGENCIES (POLICE/FIRE/MEDIC/RANGERS) FOR SO LONG AND FOR YOUR SAFETY YOU MUST REMAIN UNDER THE CUTOFF PACE OF A 13:44 MIN PER MILE WHICH WE FEEL IS VERY REASONABLE FOR A HALF-MARATHON RUNNER. PLEASE KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT A "WALK ONLY" EVENT.
PARKING:
* SATURDAY'S HALF- PLENTY OF PARKING AT THE STATE PARK IN THE MAIN BEACH LOT...LEWES
AWARDS:
* HALF-MARATHON CLASSIC
* CUSTOM AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE OVERALL, MASTER AND LARGE 4 MEDALS TO THE TOP THREE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING 8 AGE GROUPS:
* 1/2M...19 & U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, NEW 80+
* AWARDS THAT ARE NOT PICKED UP AT THE RACE CAN ALSO WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE PICKED UP DURING THE WEEK LOCALLY AS WELL. CONTACT [email protected] TO ARRANGE A PICKUP IF YOU MISS THE AWARDS CEREMONY. SEASHORE STRIDERS WILL MAIL "OUT OF TOWN" AWARDS BY RECEIVING A CHECK/CASH/VENMO FOR $10 TO COVER POSTAGE.
ENTRY INFO: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO SEASHORE STRIDERS
RACE DIRECTOR:
* TIM BAMFORTH, SEASHORE STRIDERS/SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT PRODUCTION, INC.
* MARTIN RODRIGUEZ, SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT PRODUCTION TEAM
STRIDER STORE: READY-SET-GOSHOPPING [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/DE/RehobothBeach/RaceintotheNewYear5k14MileFunDash]
"BE A PART OF THE SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND "HALF CLASSIC ON SATURDAY & 5K CLASSIC/1M WALK ON SUNDAY".
RACE NOTE...RUN THE HALF & PREVIEW THE LEWES SECTION OF THE POPULAR REHOBOTH SEASHORE MARATHON THAT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, DEC 6, 2025.
RACE DIRECTOR NOTE...DUE TO THE INCREASES IN OUR COUNTRY IN MANY OF THE EXPENSES INVOLVED IN THIS EVENT (T-SHIRTS, SCREEN CHARGES, MEDALS, TROPHY PARTS, SAFETY PERSONNEL ETC...) WE ARE FORCED TO HAVE TO INCREASE OUR REGISTRATION PRICES. FOR 35 YEAR I HAVE TRIED TO PRICE MY EVENTS REASONABLE OR IN LINE WITH(USUALLY LOWER) THAN SURROUNDING EVENTS AND WE STILL ARE LOWER WITH THIS EVENT THAN SURROUNDING HALF-MARATHON'S ON DELMARVA. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING...RACE DIRECTOR TIM BAMFORTH- SEASHORE STRIDERS.
T-Shirt Sponsorship is always available to off-set the cost of expenses...Interested email Tim at [email protected]
NAME: SEAWITCH FALL CLASSIC RACING FESTIVAL
* SATURDAY- HALF-MARATHON HALLOWEEN CLASSIC
* NEW- HAVE SOME FUN & RUN OR WALK IN COSTUME
RACE TIME:
* SATURDAY'S HALF MARATHON - 8 AM START...LEWES
RACE LOCATION:
* SATURDAY'S HALF- CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK, MAIN BEACH PARKING LOT, LEWES, DE. 19958
TO BENEFIT: LOCAL CHARITIES IN THE LEWES/REHOBOTH AREA & TOYS FOR TOTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH APPLE ELECTRIC
SPONSOR/HOST: SEASHORE STRIDERS
PRODUCED BY: SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT PRODUCTION INC.
RACE ENTRY FEE:
* 1/2 MARATHON ENTRY (SATURDAY)
* $70 THROUGH SUNDAY 10/20 AT MIDNIGHT
* $80 THROUGH FRIDAY, 10/24 AT 10 PM
* $90 LIMITED RACE-DAY REGISTRATION FROM 7 AM - 7:50 AM
* MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SEASHORE STRIDERS
* SPOOKY CHALLENGE (1/2 MARATHON SATURDAY & 5K SUNDAY)
* $100 $90 ($10 DISCOUNT FOR DOING BOTH) THROUGH SUNDAY 10/20 AT MIDNIGHT
* $115 $105 ($10 DISCOUNT FOR DOING BOTH) THROUGH FRIDAY 10/25 AT 10 PM
* SPOOKY CHALLENGE MUST BE REGISTERED BY FRIDAY 10/25 AT 10 PM
* SPOOKY CHALLENGE RUNNERS SAVE $10 BY REGISTERING FOR BOTH EVENTS
* MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SEASHORE STRIDERS
* IF USING THE UNIVERSAL OR PAPER ENTRY FORM
* MAIL ENTRY FORM/PAYMENT TO: SEASHORE STRIDERS/SEASHORE CLASSIC; 9 GANDER LANE; LEWES, DE 19958
* ENTRY NEEDS TO BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025 TO GUARANTEE RACE T-SHIRT
RACE COURSE:
* SATURDAY'S HALF- BEAUTIFUL OUT & BACK "T" COURSE THROUGH CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK ...LEWES MAIN BEACH-TO LEWES-TO REHOBOTH-TO LEWES MAIN BEACH.
PASTA DINNER OPTION & PACKET PICKUP:
* PACKET PICK-UP ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH FROM 4-6 PM
* IRISH EYES PUB & RESTAURANT INVITES ALL RUNNERS TO PRE-RACE CARB LOAD FROM 4-6 PM AS IRISH EYES HAS SEVERAL PASTA DINNER OPTIONS ON THEIR MENU
* IRISH EYES IS LOCATED AT: 213 ANGLERS ROAD, LEWES, DE. 19958
* Visit their website Here [http://www.irisheyespub.com/lewes-location.html]
* Visit the Dinner Menu Here [http://www.irisheyespub.com/images/pdf/Irish_Eyes_Lewes_Dinner_Menu_2021.pdf]
RACE TIMING: SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT PRODUCTION WILL CHIP TIME THE EVENT USING THE CHRONOTRACK B CHIP TIMING SYSTEM.
RACE AMENITIES: LONG SLEEVE 100% COTTON PRE-SHRUNK RACE SHIRTS, COOL CUSTOM AWARDS, GREAT COURSES, NEW COSTUME CONTEST ON SATURDAY FOR THE HALF. FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL RUNNERS IN THE 1/2 MARATHON.
RACE DETAILS:
* HALF-MARATHON WATER STOPS...(SATURDAY)...(6 OPPORTUNITIES TO USE A RESTROOM ALONG THE COURSE)
* L#1...START 0.0M & FINISH 13.1 AT THE NORTHEAST MAIN BEACH PARKING LOT
* L#2...1.1M & 5.1M & 12.0M AT THE TOWER LOCATION
* L#3...5.9M & 11.1M AT THE HERRING PT LOCATION
* L#4...8.5M AT THE REHOBOTH TURNAROUND AT GORDONS POND
* HALF-MARATHON PORTABLE TOILETS...(SATURDAY)...(5 OPPORTUNITIES TO USE A RESTROOM ALONG THE COURSE)
* L#1...START 0.0M & FINISH 13.1M
* L#2... .7M & 12.4M...FT. MILES RESTROOM
* L#3...5.9M & 11.1M...HERRING PT. PORTABLE IN PARKING LOT
* L#4...8.5M...GORDONS POND PORTABLE IN PARKING LOT
RACE-DAY EVENT SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY'S HALF MARATHON CLASSIC:
* 7:00 AM...LIMITED "LAST CHANCE" RACE-DAY REGISTRATION AT START/FINISH AREA
* 7:50 AM...LINE-UP & FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
* 8:00 am...Start of 1/2 Marathon Event
* 11:15 AM...AWARD CEREMONY
COURSE CUT-OFF TIMES FOR HALF-MARATHON ONLY:
* AT THE 11:15 AM START TO THE AWARDS CEREMONY, THERE STILL MAY BE FOLKS ON THE COURSE AS THE CUTOFF IS 300 OR AN AVERAGE OF 13:44 MIN/PER MILE
* HERE ARE YOUR SPLITS TO REMAIN ON PACE TO FINISH UNDER THE CUT-OFF.
* 1M- 13:44
* 2M- 27:28
* 3M- 41:12
* 4M- 54:56
* 5M- 140 (CHECK POINT)
* 6M- 124
* 7M- 108
* 8M- 152
* 9M- 236
* 10M- 220
* 11M- 204
* 12M- 248
* 13M- 232
* THE 5M MARK ON THE RETURN IS ONLY 1 MILE FROM THE START AND THE FINISH SO WE ASK THAT YOU BE AT THE 5M SPLIT BY 140 (13:44/PER MILE). IF YOU ARE OVER THE 140 TIME AT 5 MILES WE ASK THAT YOU STOP AND WALK BACK TO THE START/FINISH AS YOU DID NOT MAKE THE CUT-OFF. WE ONLY PAY TO KEEP AGENCIES (POLICE/FIRE/MEDIC/RANGERS) FOR SO LONG AND FOR YOUR SAFETY YOU MUST REMAIN UNDER THE CUTOFF PACE OF A 13:44 MIN PER MILE WHICH WE FEEL IS VERY REASONABLE FOR A HALF-MARATHON RUNNER. PLEASE KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT A "WALK ONLY" EVENT.
PARKING:
* SATURDAY'S HALF- PLENTY OF PARKING AT THE STATE PARK IN THE MAIN BEACH LOT...LEWES
AWARDS:
* HALF-MARATHON CLASSIC
* CUSTOM AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE OVERALL, MASTER AND LARGE 4 MEDALS TO THE TOP THREE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING 8 AGE GROUPS:
* 1/2M...19 & U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, NEW 80+
* AWARDS THAT ARE NOT PICKED UP AT THE RACE CAN ALSO WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE PICKED UP DURING THE WEEK LOCALLY AS WELL. CONTACT [email protected] TO ARRANGE A PICKUP IF YOU MISS THE AWARDS CEREMONY. SEASHORE STRIDERS WILL MAIL "OUT OF TOWN" AWARDS BY RECEIVING A CHECK/CASH/VENMO FOR $10 TO COVER POSTAGE.
ENTRY INFO: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO SEASHORE STRIDERS
RACE DIRECTOR:
* TIM BAMFORTH, SEASHORE STRIDERS/SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT PRODUCTION, INC.
* MARTIN RODRIGUEZ, SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT PRODUCTION TEAM
STRIDER STORE: READY-SET-GOSHOPPING [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/DE/RehobothBeach/RaceintotheNewYear5k14MileFunDash]
Races
-
1/2 Marathon Classic (Saturday)
Incl. $6.33 Fee & Long Sleeve 100% Pre-Shrunk Cotton T
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$76.33
Flat & Fast Out & Back "T" Course -
Spooky Challenge (HALF on Sat & 5K on Sun)
Incl. $7.68 Fee & Long Sleeve 100% Pre-Shrunk Cotton T
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$97.68
Flat & Fast Out & Back "T" Course on Saturday & loop 5k course on Sunday...Are you scared to complete the Challenge?
5th SEAWITCH 1/2 MARATHON CLASSIC (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND)