Run this historic event along the scenic coastline of Delaware, our First State, to support our wounded warriors and homeless veterans. The race will encompass four picturesque beaches. Beginning at the historic Parade Field, Cape Henlopen State Park. Participants will travel through the state park and race down the beachline, …
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Run this historic event along the scenic coastline of Delaware, our First State, to support our wounded warriors and homeless veterans. The race will encompass four picturesque beaches. Beginning at the historic Parade Field, Cape Henlopen State Park. Participants will travel through the state park and race down the beachline, simulating marching on the desert sands of the Middle East. The event is divided into a 5K and Half Marathon Challenge. Participants are able to choose to compete in a run, march or heavy march (15lb. pack). A “March” is a military term for “Race Walk.”
The event has three major components: Competition, Education, and Celebration. The race through the state parks and beaches of Delaware is a competition for all levels and will honor the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms in the Middle East. The finish line will encompass the other components. With the assistance of volunteers from our local schools and military members across our nation, a Middle East Historical Exhibit will be available for everyone to enjoy. This walk through history will help connect our communities with the military members attending the event. Lastly, there will be a “Celebration 4 Warriors” with local vendors and live music. Stay, enjoy the celebration, and connect with people, military and civilian, from across the United State of America.
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Run through the state park
Good support from start to the water stations to the finish line. Play area for kids with snow cones was great!! Very family friendly. Ocean views as you climb one … MORE
Good support from start to the water stations to the finish line. Play area for kids with snow cones was great!! Very family friendly. Ocean views as you climb one of the hills was inspiring.
Enjoyable Race
Nice small race with a great purpose. Easy parking and packet pickup. The course is pretty, running through the park and along the beach. However, you do run on a … MORE
Nice small race with a great purpose. Easy parking and packet pickup. The course is pretty, running through the park and along the beach. However, you do run on a section of sand, so be prepared for that.
A lot of waiting post race for “award”
The race was supposed to start at 9:15, but they started it at 9:08. The course in general was sandy at some points and forested in other points. Not marked … MORE
The race was supposed to start at 9:15, but they started it at 9:08. The course in general was sandy at some points and forested in other points. Not marked well. After the race I waited about 3 hours for an award. By that time I had asked for my award, not wanting to wait longer. The award for 1st place overall female was a coupon book for Dicks and a dog tag, not much of an award. It’s one thing to make donations a for racing, it’s another for a race to be cheap with setup, planning and awards.
Great course. 2 sections of soft sand.
Great volunteers. The sand was very soft and dry and really slowed those sections down. The trails were very scenic through the wetlands. The finishing award was a military challenge … MORE
Great volunteers. The sand was very soft and dry and really slowed those sections down. The trails were very scenic through the wetlands.
The finishing award was a military challenge coin rather than a traditional medal.