2026 17Th Seashore Classic 1/2 Marathon, 2-Person Relay and 5K Run/Walk
The 2026 17th Seashore Classic 1/2 Marathon, 2-Person Relay and 5K Run/Walk takes place on May 2, 2026, in Lewes, Delaware. The event begins at 8:00 AM, with the start and finish located at the Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant at 213 Anglers Road. Participants can expect typical early May weather for the Delaware shoreline, which often features mild temperatures and pleasant coastal breezes, though wind near the shore can be a factor for runners. The event offers a variety of road racing options, including scenic coastal routes through Cape Henlopen State Park and local bike trails.
What distances and race formats are available?
- →Half Marathon (21.1 km) individual race
- →Half Marathon 2-person relay (Male, Female, or Co-ED divisions)
- →5K Run/Walk (out-and-back route on a bike trail)
How much does registration cost?
- →Half Marathon: $70 early / $80 race week / $90 race morning
- →5K: $30 early / $35 race week / $40 race morning
- →Relay (per runner): $40 early / $50 race week / $60 race morning
What is the event schedule?
- →Pre-Race Packet Pickup: Friday, May 1, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
- →Race Day Registration: Opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 7:50 AM
- →Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
- →5K Awards Ceremony: Approximately 9:15 AM at Irish Eyes
- →Official Results Posting: Starting at 9:30 AM
What are the relay race rules and logistics?
- →Relay Runner #1: Starts with the open half marathon, wears a front bib, a right-ankle tri chip, and a generic "RELAY" bib on the rear of their shirt.
- →Relay Runner #2: Must go to the halfway exchange zone at Gordon’s Pond in Rehoboth Beach, receive the tri chip from the first runner, and finish wearing the matching front bib, right-ankle chip, and rear "RELAY" bib.
- →Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation between the start/finish in Lewes and the exchange zone in Rehoboth; carpooling is highly recommended.
- →Timing: Second runners should aim to arrive at Gordon's Pond 15 minutes before their partner's scheduled pace.
What awards and amenities are provided?
- →Race Amenities: Long sleeve race shirts and a post-race party with refreshments at Irish Eyes.
- →Half Marathon Awards: Finisher medals are provided for all individual open division finishers. Custom awards are presented to Overall, Master, and the top three finishers in specific age groups.
- →5K Awards: Custom awards for Overall, Master, and top three finishers in various age groups (from age 9 & under to 80+).
- →Relay Awards: Custom awards for the top 5 teams in the Male, Female, and Co-Ed divisions.
What are the course rules and safety requirements?
- →Participants must follow the marked course indicated by arrows and cones; cutting the course results in disqualification.
- →Runners must stay on the designated side of the road.
- →Bicycles and unregistered runners are not permitted to pace participants.
- →The use of headphones is discouraged; if used, they must be kept at a low volume with only one ear open.
- →Half Marathon Cut-off: A pace limit of 13:44 per mile (approximately 8:32/km) with a total time limit of 3 hours.
For more information, visit the official race pages on Seashore Striders ↗ or view the route details at Seashore Striders ↗. You can also follow the organizers on Instagram ↗.