32nd Firecracker 5k Run (SS Summer Series #5)

The Seashore Striders are rolling out their 2022 race events and continue to work with the Delaware Public Health on following the Covid Guidelines for the State of Delaware (currently unlimited).  We are assuming that, and are hopeful, that these events will all be live events.   If any of the Seashore Strider events of 2022 are forced to drop the live option, we will continue offering the virtual event and will add the Seashore Strider Covid Safety Plan to this website and follow our Covid Plan.
Additional race information can be found at http://seashorestriders.com

PACKET PICKUP

PACKET PICKUP FOR THE FIRECRACKER 5K ON SATURDAY WILL BE ON FRIDAY JULY 1ST AT THE NEW BALANCE STORE FROM 4-6 PM.   NEW BALANCE IS LOCATED ON RT ONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE JUST BEFORE THE HAMPTON INN AND RT 24.

PICK UP YOUR PACKET AND THEN HEAD RIGHT TO THE STARTING LINE AT THE GROVE PARK. PARKING WILL BE ON REHOBOTH AVENUE WITH A SHORT WALK TO THE PARK.

RACE DIRECTOR TIM-SS

DESCRIPTION

Join the Seashore Striders for one of the oldest 5k races in "the national Summer Capital" Rehoboth Beach.  The 32nd Fathers Day 5k.   The 5th event in the popular Seashore Strider Championship Series, this year's 32nd Firecracker 5k will be held "live".  The Firecracker 5k is a great event raising money every year for local charities or individuals/familes in need.   
Due to the Coronavirus restrictions, be aware that the "live" option is subject to change.  
 

RACE LOCATION

• Location...1 Grove Park; Rehoboth Beach, DE. 19971

RACE TIME

• Time...7:30 am

RACE REGISTRATION

• $25.00 "EARLY BIRD" Race Registration through Sunday, June 26th at midnight
• $28.00 "RACE WEEK" Race Registration through Friday, July 1st at 6 pm
• $30.00 "RACE DAY" Race Registration from 6:30 am - 7:20 am on site  
   

2 WAYS TO REGISTER FOR A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT

• ONLINE REGISTRATION through RUNSIGNUP here at this site."The easiest & most popular way to register for Seashore Strider events.
• MAIL-IN REGISTRATION...form can be downloaded from seashorestriders.com on the Firecracker 5k race page.  Please fill out the form completely & neatly, double checking Age, Gender, Entry Fee Price (some events have different fees) & Event Choice.Mail completed paper registration to: Seashore Striders; P.O. Box 99, Nassau, DE. 19969
• Please mail by Monday of Race Week to be guaranteed an event towel/swag.   
• Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders”                                                                                                       
   

TO BENEFIT

Local charities or individuals/familes in need.   

SPONSOR/HOST

Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.
 

RACE COURSE

• The 32nd Firecracker 5k is a flat & fast course through the north pines of Rehoboth Beach, just north of the Avenue.  

RACE TIMING

• Timing will be done by the Seashore Strider Event Production team and will be using the Chronotrack B Chip system.  

RACE AMENITIES

Finish line produced by “Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.,” Post-Race awards ceremony within 20 minutes following the final finisher, custom printed towels not t's, custom awards.  
 

AWARDS  

• Awards will be presented to the Overall Male & Female Champions, Overall Male & Female Masters (40+ yrs.), as well as the top three (3) Male & Female finishers in the following age categories: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, then 5-year age groups through 80+.   Awards will be presented within 20 minutes following the final runner crossing the finish.

REFUNDS/DEFERRAL  

The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy, however we make every possible attempt to please our client with the following options:  1. Transfer to a future Seashore Strider owned event of equal value before the end of the current year.   2. Donate your entry fee to the charity associated with the event or to the Seashore Strider Youth Running program.  3. Transfer/Defer to the following year at the same event.  Thank You for your cooperation & understanding as some situations are beyond the control of the Seashore Striders.
 

RACE DIRECTOR 

Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.   tim@seashorestrider.com
 

SEASHORE STRIDER STORE 

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