PFC. Joseph "Dimps" Marquez Memorial 5K
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PFC. Joseph "Dimps" Marquez Memorial 5K
The event is a memorial 5K held on August 9, 2026 at Mission BBQ on Seaside Outlet Drive in Rehoboth Beach, DE. It offers in-person and virtual participation and includes a competitive walking category with a rule that competitors must walk the entire distance.
Distances
- 5K run and walk
- Competitive walking 5K (walking only, no running or jogging)
- Virtual 5K
Registration options include standard 5K entries, a competitive walking entry, a virtual entry, and sponsor tiers. Merchandise is available, including JM hats for sale at a stated price. On-course and post-race provisions include water and Gatorade and the listed onsite partner Mission BBQ.
Event policies state that no dogs are allowed due to insurance liability, bibs are non-transferable, and there are no refunds on registrations. Timing is managed by R2R Timing using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System. Top finishing awards use gun time for overall and overall masters while all other age group awards are scored by chip net time. Awards include overall male and female winners, masters winners, top three in ten year age groups from 18 and under through 70 and over, and top male and female walker. Results are posted online during the event and finalized after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
