Rehoboth Seashore Marathon
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Event overview
The Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon takes place on December 6, 2025 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The event includes these race options:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
The organizer describes the course as fast, flat and scenic. The race serves as a fundraiser for several local charities, including Girls on the Run Delaware, Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park, Seashore Striders Youth Cross Country Team, Delaware Kids Fund, and The Surfgimp Foundation.
Logistics, entry and rules
Registration opens February 1, 2025 at noon. An automatic $20 discount applies during the first 12 hours on February 1. Listed entry fees are $170 for the marathon, $150 for the half marathon, $75 for the virtual marathon, and $65 for the virtual half. Prices increase nearer to race day; the live event fees increase after September 30, 2025 and virtual event fees increase after October 31, 2025. The events are open to ages 14 and older. No on-site registration is available at packet pick up or on race day.
Packet pick up is the day before the race at Rehoboth Beach Running Company and there is also race-day pick up at the start. The course start is on Rehoboth Avenue at the bandstand; the finish is on 4th Street behind Rehoboth Beach Running Company (301 Rehoboth Avenue). Race shirts are white, long sleeve Brooks models and are reported to run small; participants are advised to size up. A strict seven-hour time limit is enforced: entrants must maintain about a 16-minute per mile pace and meet the required split by mile 18 or they will not be allowed to continue. Failure to follow course marshal directions can result in disqualification and future registration denial. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.