2023 - Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!
2023 distances
Running
5K Run Challenge
THE 5K IS LIMITED TO 500 PARTICIPANTS. The 5k Run will race 2.2 miles on a harden surface through the historic Fort Miles Barracks before turning around to head towards the beach. After a half mile of beach, honoring our Middle East Veterans, you will head towards the finish line. As you contemplate the challenge of racing in the sand, remember the deployed women and men running and working in the sand 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. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT
Half Marathon Run Challenge
THE HALF MARATHON IS LIMITED TO 500 PARTICIPANTS. The Half Marathon Challenge will race 5.25 miles through the state park, on hardened surfaces and crushed gravel (trails), before entering the beach environment. Participants will race on 2.7 miles of beach sand before leaving the beach environment and racing back to the finish line for 5.25 miles. Additionally, the race traverses through the historic Fort Miles Barracks. As you contemplate the challenge of racing in the sand, remember the deployed women and men running and working in the sand 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. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT
Virtual 5K Run
This is a virtual event to support the mission of the Race4Warriors nonprofit. Our Veterans work, walk and run in the weather; therefore, our virtual participants can compete regardless of weather. Honoring our Middle East Veterans while supporting our Veteran's past, present and future. For participating in this virtual RUN, you will receive an event T-Shirt and medallion after your times are submitted. Participants signed up for the virtual race by April 1st will be guaranteed a T-Shirt and medallion. After April 1st, participants will receive a medallion/shirt as supplies last, based on the date and time your times are entered.
Virtual 5K Race Walk
This is a virtual event to support the mission of the Race4Warriors nonprofit. Our Veterans work, walk and run in the weather; therefore, our virtual participants can compete regardless of weather. Honoring our Middle East Veterans while supporting our Veteran's past, present and future. For participating in this virtual RACE-WALK, you will receive an event T-Shirt and medallion after your times are submitted. Participants signed up for the virtual race by April 1st will be guaranteed a T-Shirt and medallion. After April 1st, participants will receive a medallion/shirt as supplies last, based on the date and time your times are entered.
Virtual 5K Heavy March
This is a virtual event to support the mission of the Race4Warriors nonprofit. Our Veterans work, walk and run in the weather; therefore, our virtual participants can compete regardless of weather. Honoring our Middle East Veterans while supporting our Veteran's past, present and future. For participating in this virtual RUN/RACE-WALK, with a 15lb pack of nonperishable foods. You will donate the food at your nearest homeless veteran's shelter or local shelter. you will receive an event T-Shirt and medallion after your times are submitted. Participants signed up for the virtual race by April 1st will be guaranteed a T-Shirt and medallion. After April 1st, participants will receive a medallion/shirt as supplies last, based on the date and time your times are entered.
Virtual Half Marathon Run
This is a virtual event to support the mission of the Race4Warriors nonprofit. Our Veterans work, walk and run in the weather; therefore, our virtual participants can compete regardless of weather. Honoring our Middle East Veterans while supporting our Veteran's past, present and future. For participating in this virtual RUN, you will receive an event T-Shirt and medallion after your times are submitted. Participants signed up for the virtual race by April 1st will be guaranteed a T-Shirt and medallion. After April 1st, participants will receive a medallion/shirt as supplies last, based on the date and time your times are entered.
Virtual Half Marathon Race Walk
This is a virtual event to support the mission of the Race4Warriors nonprofit. Our Veterans work, walk and run in the weather; therefore, our virtual participants can compete regardless of weather. Honoring our Middle East Veterans while supporting our Veteran's past, present and future. For participating in this virtual RACE-WALK, you will receive an event T-Shirt and medallion after your times are submitted. Participants signed up for the virtual race by April 1st will be guaranteed a T-Shirt and medallion. After April 1st, participants will receive a medallion/shirt as supplies last, based on the date and time your times are entered.
Virtual Half Marathon Heavy March
This is a virtual event to support the mission of the Race4Warriors nonprofit. Our Veterans work, walk and run in the weather; therefore, our virtual participants can compete regardless of weather. Honoring our Middle East Veterans while supporting our Veteran's past, present and future. For participating in this virtual RUN/RACE-WALK, with a 15lb pack of nonperishable foods. You will donate the food at your nearest homeless veteran's shelter or local shelter. you will receive an event T-Shirt and medallion after your times are submitted. Participants signed up for the virtual race by April 1st will be guaranteed a T-Shirt and medallion. After April 1st, participants will receive a medallion/shirt as supplies last, based on the date and time your times are entered.
5K Run (Wheelchair/Stroller Accessible)
THE 5K IS LIMITED TO 200 PARTICIPANTS. The 5k Run will race on a harden surface through the historic Fort Miles Barracks. This will be a race you will never forget! This event is reserved for individuals in a wheelchair or pushing a stroller with a child secured inside. A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT
5K March (Wheelchair/Stroller Accessible)
THE 5K IS LIMITED TO 200 PARTICIPANTS. The 5k Heavy March will race on a harden surface through the historic Fort Miles Barracks. This will be a race you will never forget! This event is reserved for individuals in a wheelchair or pushing a stroller with a child secured inside. A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT
Walking
5k Race Walk Challange
THE 5K IS LIMITED TO 500 PARTICIPANTS. The 5k March (Race Walk) will race 2.2 miles on a harden surface through the historic Fort Miles Barracks before turning around to head towards the beach. After a half mile of beach, honoring our Middle East Veterans, you will head towards the finish line. This event is completed on the honor system to support our veterans. Participants are expected to "Race-Walk" only (No jogging). Race-Walk means at least one foot must be on the ground at all times. As you contemplate the challenge of racing in the sand, remember the deployed women and men running and working in the sand 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. 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
THE HALF MARATHON IS LIMITED TO 500 PARTICIPANTS. The Half Marathon Challenge will race 5.25 miles through the state park, on hardened surfaces and crushed gravel (trails), before entering the beach environment. Participants will race on 2.7 miles of beach sand before leaving the beach environment and racing back to the finish line for 5.25 miles. Additionally, the racers will traverse through the historic Fort Miles Barracks. This event is completed on the honor system to support our veterans. Participants are expected to "Race-Walk" only (No jogging). Race-Walk means at least one foot must be on the ground at all times. As you contemplate the challenge of racing in the sand, remember the deployed women and men walking and working in the sand 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. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT
5K Race Walk (Wheelchair/Stroller Accessible)
THE 5K IS LIMITED TO 200 PARTICIPANTS. The 5k Race Walk will race on a harden surface through the historic Fort Miles Barracks. This will be a race you will never forget! This event is reserved for individuals in a wheelchair or pushing a stroller with a child secured inside. A full view of the course and rules may be found at Race4Warriors.org. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT
Trail running
5k Heavy March Challenge
THE 5K IS LIMITED TO 500 PARTICIPANTS. The 5k Heavy March (Race Walk) 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). During this trail race, participants can Race-Walk or Run. The 5k Race will race 2.2 miles on a harden surface through the historic Fort Miles Barracks before turning around to head towards the beach. After a half mile of beach, honoring our Middle East Veterans, you will head towards the finish line. 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. As you contemplate the challenge of racing in the sand, remember the deployed women and men running and working in the sand 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. 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
THE HALF MARATHON IS LIMITED TO 500 PARTICIPANTS. 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). During this trail race, participants can Race-Walk or Run. Participants will race 5.25 miles through the state park, on hardened surfaces and crushed gravel (trails), before entering the beach environment. Participants will race on 2.7 miles of beach sand before leaving the beach environment and racing back to the finish line for 5.25 miles. Additionally, the racers will traverse through the historic Fort Miles Barracks. 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. As you contemplate the challenge of racing in the sand, remember the deployed women and men walking and working in the sand 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. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES AT THE EVENT AND FREE CONCERT
Race date Weather
Conditions on May 13, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Lewes
Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges! takes place in Lewes, Delaware, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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