VENUE​

Lums Pond State Park - Area 1

1068 Howell School Road, Bear, DE 19701

 

PARKING

Parking will be in Area 1 at Lums Pond State Park. The start finish line is located next the parking lot in the grass area.

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RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Sunday, Sept 6, 2026

7:30 AM - Packet Pick Up Opens

9:00 AM - Wave 1 

9:03 AM - Wave 2

9:06 AM - Wave 3

9:09 AM - Wave 4

10:30 AM - estimated 10K award ceremony

11:03 AM - ALL Half Marathon runners must begin loop 2

11:15 AM - estimated HM awards ceremony

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BATHROOMS

The bathroom building located in Area 1 will be open. There are no bathrooms along the run course.

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WATER STATIONS

Participants are HIGHLY encourage to wear a camelback or fuel belt during the race. There will be 2 aid stations along the loop course. Both will be serving water and Gatorade.

Water Station # 1 is located at mile 3 and mile 9.5 on the looped course. 

Water Station # 2 is located at the start/finish line (start of 2nd loop for half marathoners).

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PARTICIPANT SHIRT & FINISHER MEDAL

Register by Aug 18 to be guaranteed a shirt.  Participants will receive the shirt size they selected at online registration. We will purchase extra participant shirts to anticipate final registration numbers. Shirt exchanges can be completed at the conclusion of the race. Athletes will receive a finisher medal at the finish line. 

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TIMING & RESULTS

This race will be using bib tag timing. Your timing chip will be affixed to the back side of your bib number. Please do not remove your timing chip. If you drop out of the race at any point, please notify member of the race staff. It is essential that we know where you are on the course at all times for your safety and our peace of mind.

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Results will be posted directly online in real time. Finishers can use their smart phone to access their individual results by viewing the RESULTS webpage at the conclusion of their race.

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AWARDS

Awards will be given to the following categories for the Half Marathon and 10K: 

 

Overall Male - Top 3

Overall Female - Top 3

Overall Non-Binary - Top 3

Top 1st Place finisher ONLY in each age group (male & female) 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89

 

Participants must accept their award in-person at the conclusion of the race.

Awards will NOT be mailed to participants. Friends of runners may accept an award on your behalf.