Seawitch 5K Classic
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Event
The 35th Seawitch 5K Classic & 1M Fright Walk takes place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Rehoboth Beach, DE. It is part of the Seawitch Racing Festival Weekend and is produced by the Seashore Striders. The event benefits local charities in the Lewes/Rehoboth area and Toys For Tots in partnership with Apple Electric.
Distances
- 5K
- 1 mile
Details
The 5K follows a Grove Park course through the pines of Northside Rehoboth. The 1 mile Fright Walk starts with the 5K and uses an out-and-back route on Henlopen Avenue. The event will use Chronotrack B chip timing. Water stops are provided at the start/finish and at the 2.0 mile location (4th & Henlopen Ave). Portable toilets are located at the start/finish.
Entry fees (tiered) are listed for the 5K and the 1 mile walk, with higher fees for late and limited race-day registration. Mail-in entry addresses are provided and entries received by Monday, October 20, 2025, will guarantee a race t-shirt. Packet pick-up is scheduled the day before the race. Race amenities include long-sleeve 100% cotton pre-shrunk shirts, custom awards, and a Sunday costume contest. A silent auction runs pre-race to support a scholarship. Awards are given to Overall, Master and the top three in 16 age groups; the 1 mile walk is non-competitive with no awards. Out-of-town awards can be mailed for a postage fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.