Run for the Buds 5k - Dewey Beach
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Event overview
Run for the Buds 5K takes place on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Dewey, Delaware (19971). The event is the 19th annual edition and is organized as a 5K running and walking event. Proceeds from the race go to the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, a nonprofit that supports families and promotes community involvement for people with Down syndrome.
Location, logistics and race features
The event location is listed as 89 Paper Mill Road / 2009 Coastal Highway, Dewey, DE. Packet pickup is held on race day at The Starboard. A course map is provided for directional purposes and parking information is available.
Race amenities include a BOCO Retro Pom Pom beanie hat, a pair of “Rock Your Socks,” race water and fuel, and post-race drinks and food at Timothy’s of Newark. Awards are given for Overall Male and Female, Overall Masters Male and Female, and the top three in each age group for both sexes in these groups: 9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Registration price is shown as $40, and Fusion Running Club members receive a 20% registration discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
