Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!
- Date Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lewes, Delaware
- Price $38.10 - $96.40
- Races 9 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day at the Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the picturesque town of Lewes, Sussex! This premier event invites participants of all abilities to run, march, or race-walk along the stunning trails of Cape Henlopen State Park and Rehoboth Beach, all while supporting our Wounded Warriors and homeless veterans.
The races will kick off with the Half Marathon starting at 8:15 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:45 AM and the 10K at 9:30 AM. Each course is USATF certified, ensuring a top-notch racing experience. Pre-event festivities include packet pickup on May 9th, featuring a live band, food, and a chance to mingle with fellow participants. After the races, join us for a vibrant celebration complete with local vendors and live music, showcasing the strength of our military and civilian communities. Don’t miss your chance to earn a commemorative race medallion and an event t-shirt if you register by May 1, 2025. Rain or shine, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with camaraderie, competition
The races will kick off with the Half Marathon starting at 8:15 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:45 AM and the 10K at 9:30 AM. Each course is USATF certified, ensuring a top-notch racing experience. Pre-event festivities include packet pickup on May 9th, featuring a live band, food, and a chance to mingle with fellow participants. After the races, join us for a vibrant celebration complete with local vendors and live music, showcasing the strength of our military and civilian communities. Don’t miss your chance to earn a commemorative race medallion and an event t-shirt if you register by May 1, 2025. Rain or shine, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with camaraderie, competition
Organiser's Description
Come join us in this historic event along the scenic coastline of Delaware, our First State, to support our Wounded Warriors and Homeless Veterans. The event is OPEN TO ALL! Our vision is to bring our military and civilian communities together to build stronger relationships. The race will encompass trails on the beautiful Cape Henlopen State Park and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. All races start and finish at the same location.
ALL THREE RACES ARE USATF CERTIFIED
Beginning at the American Legion, Post 17, Lewes. Participants will travel through Cape Henlopen State Park and the historic Fort Miles. The event is divided into a 5k, 10K and Half Marathon Challenges. Participants are able to choose to compete in a Run, March (race-walk) and Heavy March (Trail race with 15lb. pack).
Packet pickup will be done on Friday, May 9th, at American Legion Post 17, Lewes, DE (113 American Legion Road), from 5pm 9pm. Between 6pm-8pm the Post will have a LIVE BAND! Food and beverages available the entire time. Come out, get your packet, hang out, and meet some our staff and fellow participants! DAY OF PICKUP! You can also do packet pick up the day of the event starting at 7:00am near the starting line. Opening Ceremonies are at 8:00am. The Half Marathon will launch at 8:15am, 5K start at 8:45am, AND 10k starts at 9:30am. PLEASE BE IN PLACE AT 8:00AM.
5k - https://youtu.be/Ii4pTjKVvNA
10K - https://youtu.be/omFXv6_ftVU
HALF MARATHON - https://youtu.be/_gJ14b_SRg4
The event has three major components: Competition, Education, and Celebration. The race through the state parks and beaches of Delaware is a competition for all levels and will honor the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms in the Middle East. The finish line will encompass the other components. With the assistance of volunteers, a Middle East Historical Exhibit will be available for everyone to enjoy. This walk-through history will help connect our communities with the military members attending the event. Lastly, there will be a Celebration of Warriors with local vendors will be available from 8:30am 3pm. Live bands will start at 10:00am and play until 3pm. Stay, enjoy the celebration, and connect with people, military and civilian, from across the United State of America.
Everyone pre-registered by May 1, 2025 and signed-in to the Race4Warriors event will be guaranteed an event t-shirt. Competitors registered after May 1st will receive a T-Shirt as supplies last. The first 750 participants to register, and signed into the event, will receive a commemorative race medallion at the finish line. However, everyone will leave with the knowledge of participating in an event which truly supports and honors our Veterans! Our women and men deployed to the Middle East do not stop due to the weather; so rain or shine (not to including weather which makes the environment unsafe to be outside), come out and enjoy our race and festivities. For more details and the rules of the race, check us out at Race4Warriors.org. On behalf of myself and our Board of Directors, made up of all retired Chief Master Sergeant First Sergeants, thank you for considering joining the Race4Warriors!
Follow us on Instagram @race4warriors and Facebook
CMSgt (Ret) First Sergeant Michael Bellerose
Race4Warriors Founder/CEO
ALL THREE RACES ARE USATF CERTIFIED
Beginning at the American Legion, Post 17, Lewes. Participants will travel through Cape Henlopen State Park and the historic Fort Miles. The event is divided into a 5k, 10K and Half Marathon Challenges. Participants are able to choose to compete in a Run, March (race-walk) and Heavy March (Trail race with 15lb. pack).
Packet pickup will be done on Friday, May 9th, at American Legion Post 17, Lewes, DE (113 American Legion Road), from 5pm 9pm. Between 6pm-8pm the Post will have a LIVE BAND! Food and beverages available the entire time. Come out, get your packet, hang out, and meet some our staff and fellow participants! DAY OF PICKUP! You can also do packet pick up the day of the event starting at 7:00am near the starting line. Opening Ceremonies are at 8:00am. The Half Marathon will launch at 8:15am, 5K start at 8:45am, AND 10k starts at 9:30am. PLEASE BE IN PLACE AT 8:00AM.
5k - https://youtu.be/Ii4pTjKVvNA
10K - https://youtu.be/omFXv6_ftVU
HALF MARATHON - https://youtu.be/_gJ14b_SRg4
The event has three major components: Competition, Education, and Celebration. The race through the state parks and beaches of Delaware is a competition for all levels and will honor the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms in the Middle East. The finish line will encompass the other components. With the assistance of volunteers, a Middle East Historical Exhibit will be available for everyone to enjoy. This walk-through history will help connect our communities with the military members attending the event. Lastly, there will be a Celebration of Warriors with local vendors will be available from 8:30am 3pm. Live bands will start at 10:00am and play until 3pm. Stay, enjoy the celebration, and connect with people, military and civilian, from across the United State of America.
Everyone pre-registered by May 1, 2025 and signed-in to the Race4Warriors event will be guaranteed an event t-shirt. Competitors registered after May 1st will receive a T-Shirt as supplies last. The first 750 participants to register, and signed into the event, will receive a commemorative race medallion at the finish line. However, everyone will leave with the knowledge of participating in an event which truly supports and honors our Veterans! Our women and men deployed to the Middle East do not stop due to the weather; so rain or shine (not to including weather which makes the environment unsafe to be outside), come out and enjoy our race and festivities. For more details and the rules of the race, check us out at Race4Warriors.org. On behalf of myself and our Board of Directors, made up of all retired Chief Master Sergeant First Sergeants, thank you for considering joining the Race4Warriors!
Follow us on Instagram @race4warriors and Facebook
CMSgt (Ret) First Sergeant Michael Bellerose
Race4Warriors Founder/CEO
Races
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5K Run Challenge
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
$38.10
The 5k Run will race 3.2 miles through beautiful Lewes, Delaware. This will be a race you will never forget! A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. https://youtu.be/Ii4pTjKVvNA OPEN CEREMONY STARTS AT 8:00am - 5k launches about 8:45am. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT. -
5k Race Walk Challange
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
$38.10
The 5k Run will race 3.2 miles through beautiful Lewes, Delaware. This will be a race you will never forget! A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. This will be a race you will never forget! A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. https://youtu.be/Ii4pTjKVvNA OPEN CEREMONY STARTS AT 8:00am - 5k launches about 8:45am. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT. -
5k Heavy March Challenge
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
$38.10
The 5k Heavy March (Trail Race), with a 15 lbs pack, the race is 3.2 miles through beautiful Lewes, Delaware. This will be a race you will never forget! A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org.very day. Your bag will be weighted at the completion of the challenge and the contents dropped off. Your bag weight cannot include anything that can be picked up on the course. Please go to RACE4WARRIORS.org for the rules associated with this event. This will be a race you will never forget! A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. https://youtu.be/Ii4pTjKVvNA OPEN CEREMONY STARTS AT 8:00am - 5k launches about 8:45am. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT. -
10K Run Challenge
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.40
The 10k Run will race 6.2 miles on a harden surface. This includes the historic Fort Miles, with rolling hills and beautiful sceneries. This will be a race you will never forget! A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. https://youtu.be/omFXv6_ftVU OPENING CEREMONY STARTS AT 0800. 10K launches at 9:30. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT. -
10 Race-Walk Challenge
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.40
The 10k Race-Walk will race 6.2 miles on a harden surface. This includes the historic Fort Miles, with rolling hills and beautiful sceneries. This will be a race you will never forget! A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. https://youtu.be/omFXv6_ftVU OPENING CEREMONY STARTS AT 0800. 10K launches at 9:30. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT. -
10K Heavy March Challenge
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.40
The 10k Heavy March (Trail Race), with a 15 lbs pack, will race 6.2 miles on a harden surface. This includes the historic Fort Miles, with rolling hills and beautiful sceneries. This will be a race you will never forget! A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. https://youtu.be/omFXv6_ftVU OPENING CEREMONY STARTS AT 0800. 10K launches at 9:30. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT. -
Half Marathon Run Challenge
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
The Half Marathon Challenge will race 13.1 miles through the state park, on hardened surfaces and crushed gravel (trails) Additionally, the race traverses through the historic Fort Miles Barracks. As you contemplate the challenge of racing on the trails, remember the deployed women and men running and working in the environment every day. Your sacrifice will honor their service. This will be a race you will never forget! A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. https://youtu.be/_gJ14b_SRg4 OPEN CEREMONY STARTS AT 8:00am - Half Marathon launches about 8:15am. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT. -
Half Marathon Race Walk Challenge
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
The Half Marathon Challenge will race 13.1 miles through the state park, on hardened surfaces and crushed gravel (trails) Additionally, the race traverses through the historic Fort Miles Barracks. As you contemplate the challenge of racing on the trails, remember the deployed women and men running and working in the environment every day. Your sacrifice will honor their service. This will be a race you will never forget! A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. https://youtu.be/_gJ14b_SRg4 OPEN CEREMONY STARTS AT 8:00am - Half Marathon launches about 8:15am. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT. -
Half Marathon Heavy March Challenge
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
The Half Marathon Challenge March includes each participant carrying a 15lbs. pack (not provided) of nonperishable foods to be donated to Homeless Veteran Shelters at the conclusion of the race (Go to Race4Warriors.org (Rules) for more details). The Half Marathon Challenge will race 13.1 miles through the state park, on hardened surfaces and crushed gravel (trails) Additionally, the race traverses through the historic Fort Miles Barracks. As you contemplate the challenge of racing on the trails, remember the deployed women and men running and working in the environment every day. Your sacrifice will honor their service. This will be a race you will never forget! A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. https://youtu.be/_gJ14b_SRg4 OPEN CEREMONY STARTS AT 8:00am - Half Marathon launches about 8:15am. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT.
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