The Believe In Tomorrow 5K 2026
- Date Thu 20th August 2026
- Time 4:30PM EDT
- Location Bethany Beach, Delaware
- Price $17.40 - $38.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Believe In Tomorrow 5K on Thursday, August 20th, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Bethany Beach in Sussex, Delaware, this family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to lace up their shoes and hit the beautiful Indian River Inlet Bridge. The race kicks off at 6:00 PM, with check-in and day-of registration starting at 4:30 PM. Enjoy the picturesque sunset views as you run or walk along the scenic course, making this an event not to be missed!
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the post-race party at Big Chill Beach Club, where you can enjoy delicious food, games, raffles, awards, and more! With parking available nearby and special provisions for our youngest participants, it’s a perfect day for the whole family. Plus, you can support a great cause, as all proceeds benefit critically ill children and families through the Beach Respite Program. Whether you choose to participate in person or join virtually, make sure to register before July 30th to guarantee your preferred shirt size. Don’t forget to share your race day moments on social media with @BELIEVEINTMW!
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the post-race party at Big Chill Beach Club, where you can enjoy delicious food, games, raffles, awards, and more! With parking available nearby and special provisions for our youngest participants, it’s a perfect day for the whole family. Plus, you can support a great cause, as all proceeds benefit critically ill children and families through the Beach Respite Program. Whether you choose to participate in person or join virtually, make sure to register before July 30th to guarantee your preferred shirt size. Don’t forget to share your race day moments on social media with @BELIEVEINTMW!
Organiser's Description
LACE UP YOUR SHOES AND HIT THE INDIAN RIVER INLET BRIDGE FOR A RACE LIKE NO OTHER! SOAK IN THE BREATHTAKING SUNSET VIEWS AS YOU RUN/WALK THIS SCENIC COURSE IN BETHANY BEACH, DELAWARE. HANG OUT AFTERWARD FOR DINNER AND AWARDS AT BIG CHILL BEACH CLUB!
RACE DAY DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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THE RACE IS THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH, 2026 AT 6:00PM AT BIG CHILL BEACH CLUB IN BETHANY BEACH, DE.
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CHECK IN AND DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 4:30PM. YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR RACE T-SHIRT AND BIB AT REGISTRATION WHEN YOU ARRIVE.
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PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE DELAWARE STATE PARK LOT. COST IS $5 FOR IN-STATE VEHICLES AND $10 FOR OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLES.
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SORRY, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE STATE PARK.
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AS THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT, OUR LITTLEST PARTICIPANTS (3 AND UNDER) IN STROLLERS ARE FREE AND DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER. THEY WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED A BIB AND WE ASK THAT THEY REMAIN IN THEIR STROLLER FOR THE DURATION OF THE RACE.
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VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS - SIGN UP AS A VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT AND RUN AT HOME, OR DONT! EITHER WAY, YOU GET A RACE SHIRT AND SUPPORT OUR CAUSE! PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU SIGN UP AS A VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT, YOUR T-SHIRT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU AFTER THE RACE.
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THERE WILL BE A POST-RACE PARTY AT BIG CHILL BEACH CLUB WITH FOOD, GAMES, RAFFLES, AWARDS, AND MORE!
PLEASE NOTE: THURSDAY, JULY 30TH IS THE LAST DAY TO BE GUARANTEED YOUR PREFERRED SHIRT SIZE. ALL OTHERS WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
DON'T FORGET TO TAG US IN YOUR RACE DAY PICTURES @BELIEVEINTMW ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM!
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS FUN EVENT WILL BENEFIT THE CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OUR BEACH RESPITE PROGRAM.
CLICK HERE [https://believeintomorrow.org/] TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BELIEVE IN TOMORROW CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION.
RACE DAY DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
*
THE RACE IS THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH, 2026 AT 6:00PM AT BIG CHILL BEACH CLUB IN BETHANY BEACH, DE.
*
CHECK IN AND DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 4:30PM. YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR RACE T-SHIRT AND BIB AT REGISTRATION WHEN YOU ARRIVE.
*
PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE DELAWARE STATE PARK LOT. COST IS $5 FOR IN-STATE VEHICLES AND $10 FOR OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLES.
*
SORRY, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE STATE PARK.
*
AS THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT, OUR LITTLEST PARTICIPANTS (3 AND UNDER) IN STROLLERS ARE FREE AND DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER. THEY WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED A BIB AND WE ASK THAT THEY REMAIN IN THEIR STROLLER FOR THE DURATION OF THE RACE.
*
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS - SIGN UP AS A VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT AND RUN AT HOME, OR DONT! EITHER WAY, YOU GET A RACE SHIRT AND SUPPORT OUR CAUSE! PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU SIGN UP AS A VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT, YOUR T-SHIRT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU AFTER THE RACE.
*
THERE WILL BE A POST-RACE PARTY AT BIG CHILL BEACH CLUB WITH FOOD, GAMES, RAFFLES, AWARDS, AND MORE!
PLEASE NOTE: THURSDAY, JULY 30TH IS THE LAST DAY TO BE GUARANTEED YOUR PREFERRED SHIRT SIZE. ALL OTHERS WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
DON'T FORGET TO TAG US IN YOUR RACE DAY PICTURES @BELIEVEINTMW ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM!
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS FUN EVENT WILL BENEFIT THE CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OUR BEACH RESPITE PROGRAM.
CLICK HERE [https://believeintomorrow.org/] TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BELIEVE IN TOMORROW CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION.
Races
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Adult Individual Runner
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 20th August 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$38.60
OPENS 20 MAR -
Children 4 to 12 Years Old
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 20th August 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$17.40
OPENS 20 MAR -
Virtual Participant
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.00
OPENS 20 MARSign up as a virtual participant and run/walk at home, or dont! Either way, you get a race shirt and support our cause! Please Note: If you sign up as a virtual participant, your t-shirt will be mailed to you after the race.
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27099 Coastal Hwy, Bethany Beach, 19930, DE, United States
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