Small and quick easy packet pickup. The 2023 shirt ran super small on the women's side. Even the when I exchanged for the large it felt small to me. It … MORE
Small and quick easy packet pickup. The 2023 shirt ran super small on the women’s side. Even the when I exchanged for the large it felt small to me. It is also neon yellow. So I won’t be using it for anything other than running. Over the race is very well done. It can be boring in spots along the trail. However anytime I saw people they were so friendly and encouraging. The last stretch along the non paved road was fairly muddy but not horrible. I wish I had felt better on the back half to have a better finish time. The after was so so fun. I loved every minute of it. Even my friends who finished in 5+ hours had a great time. I am glad I did this race towards my 50 states goal.
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Worth for the party
Small and quick easy packet pickup. The 2023 shirt ran super small on the women's side. Even the when I exchanged for the large it felt small to me. It … MORE
Small and quick easy packet pickup. The 2023 shirt ran super small on the women’s side. Even the when I exchanged for the large it felt small to me. It is also neon yellow. So I won’t be using it for anything other than running. Over the race is very well done. It can be boring in spots along the trail. However anytime I saw people they were so friendly and encouraging. The last stretch along the non paved road was fairly muddy but not horrible. I wish I had felt better on the back half to have a better finish time. The after was so so fun. I loved every minute of it. Even my friends who finished in 5+ hours had a great time. I am glad I did this race towards my 50 states goal.
Worth the after Party & Food
Unpaved portion was longer than I remembered from the marathon a couple years ago; my injured ankle couldn’t handle the uneven and rocky terrain. I had three friends complete the … MORE
Unpaved portion was longer than I remembered from the marathon a couple years ago; my injured ankle couldn’t handle the uneven and rocky terrain. I had three friends complete the marathon to add to their states!
Great time celebrating downtown with good food and spirits
Good run for 50 staters
Pretty well produced race. I enjoyed the course, running through Rehoboth Beach and then getting into the parks and nature preserves. A significant portion of the run for marathon runners … MORE
Pretty well produced race. I enjoyed the course, running through Rehoboth Beach and then getting into the parks and nature preserves. A significant portion of the run for marathon runners is on packed gravel, which is stated in the course descriptions. The volunteers were great, and the aid stations were all well stocked. The only critical thing I have to say of the event is how the start line was organized. The restrooms were right next to the starting area, and those lines were crossing over into the race start area. Some roping off of the area would have helped organize the space.
small state, big race
this was my 29th marathon in 19th state...I flew into DC and drove to Rehoboth....packet pickup was in a large tent near the running company...very easy and quick, no expo. … MORE
this was my 29th marathon in 19th state…I flew into DC and drove to Rehoboth….packet pickup was in a large tent near the running company…very easy and quick, no expo. very flat course that started a finished close to the beach near the boardwalk…the course was on paved trails, residential area, and a few miles on the boardwalk with a beach view. plenty of toilets and enough aid stations….the only real big negative was the bag drop was confusing a disorganized. Medal and shirt were nice (no real other swag). The after party was awesome, lots of music, food, and drinks it was a party atmosphere… Rehoboth was a cute fun town that my family had a fun time exploring (beach, boardwalks, and shops downtown)
A must do for Delaware - Great race!
This race has it all. * easy to get to - flew into Salisbury, Maryland - 1 hour drive to Rehoboth * reasonable hotels within walking distance - stayed at … MORE
This race has it all.
* easy to get to – flew into Salisbury, Maryland – 1 hour drive to Rehoboth
* reasonable hotels within walking distance – stayed at the Atlantic Sands
* great choices of many restaurants
* lots to see in a cute little seaside town
* expo – lots of local race swag to buy and great race long sleeve T shirt, hat and bag.
* good medal
* reasonable race start time of 7:00
* course ok – the only bad part was half of the course was a loop around a trail and also very confusing at the end
* plenty of water stations
* lots of slow runners and walkers – I didn’t feel unathletic for once!
* free pictures
* after party sucked – single file line was ridiculously long – didn’t get to take advantage of
* overall a great choice for Delaware – so glad I did it!
Picture Postcard Marathon
The City of Rehoboth Beach is like something you would see on a postcard. A beautiful beachfront area loaded with small shops and restaurants, and plenty of parklands which are … MORE
The City of Rehoboth Beach is like something you would see on a postcard. A beautiful beachfront area loaded with small shops and restaurants, and plenty of parklands which are used for the marathon. The running surfaces included paved roads, wooden boardwalk, gravel trail, and a aluminum diamond plate type surface thru one section of the parkland. All very safe and very scenic. At one point the marathon passes thru an old military base, with restored barracks and i am sure a lot of history. The weather was cooler (in the 50’s) but with torrential rain the night before, the humidity level was very high. Plenty of water and electrolyte stations, i saw volunteers handing out Gu gels, i bring my own. Plenty of volunteers to point out the correct turns along the course, lots of medical staff if needed. The finish had a very nice buffet, and plenty of Dogfish Head beer under a large tent. Music was great, and definitely one of the better after parties i have been to.
Worth doing
Well organized and great communication throughout. The course was a little boardwalk, a little trail, and some neighborhoods. Excellent post race food, even for slow people like me, and cute … MORE
Well organized and great communication throughout. The course was a little boardwalk, a little trail, and some neighborhoods. Excellent post race food, even for slow people like me, and cute shirt and nice medal (although the shirts ran two sizes small!).
We got really lucky with the weather this year. It rained the day before the event and the day after, but race day, while humid, was rain free. I truly enjoyed the tunnel of flags along the course!
Pretty route, good production, and course support.
Fantastic race
This was a beautiful race. The scenery, the race planning and the execution went way beyond my expectations. It was so easy to get to the start the morning of … MORE
This was a beautiful race. The scenery, the race planning and the execution went way beyond my expectations. It was so easy to get to the start the morning of the race I stayed in a hotel about a five minute walk away. Everything was so close by from the shops to the packet pick up to the finish line. It was very very easy to navigate. The race itself started at 7 AM which was great like early starts, the weather was very nice cool and cloudy, perfect marathon conditions. The course was very flat. It ran across the boardwalk, onto some gravel areas in a forest type setting, but nothing dangerous at all to worry about on your footing. The water stations were very often and , the volunteers were amazing. The only downside that I can speak of is there wasn’t much swag the T-shirt was nice the metal was nice but that’s really all you got that wasn’t after potty but I don’t drink so I wasn’t really interested in the three free beers that you get; food was OK I’m a vegan, so there wasn’t much choice for me, but everyone else seem to be enjoying it. I would definitely do this race again it’s not too far from where I live and overall had a great experience.
I want to come back!
To illustrate how much I loved this race, I was planning on this being a one time event but instead I will most likely return. Also I have done marathons … MORE
To illustrate how much I loved this race, I was planning on this being a one time event but instead I will most likely return. Also I have done marathons in Jersey, Philly and the NYC marathon and this was my favorite…here is why…
I know NYC is a huge production and there is hype and prestige behind it. But for me I enjoyed the relaxed small town vibe. The race started at 7. I walked out of the Coast hotel at 6:40 and walked over to the start. That’s the kind of travel logistics I like!
The course takes you over a mix of pavement, boardwalk, trails and little walkways through a state park. I enjoyed the variety of terrain. You also get beach views, the views afforded by the state park and I truly enjoyed the flag and sign displays around mile 23 (I think it was around there). It was a nice boost when energy levels are low. The paths were pretty clean. It rained the day before so there were some muddy spots but nothing that would hinder your running. As you may know, the course is very flat and pretty fast. I did not PR but that’s because I did NYC a month ago and I signed up for this 10 days prior with no goal, except to enjoy it and finish it.
Back to the beginning…we booked a room at the Coast hotel right on Rehoboth. It’s about two blocks from the start and several blocks from the end of the race. I picked up my bib the night before. Pickup up was quick and easy. I didn’t stick around long as I arrived shortly before they were closing up. The shirt was a long sleeve yellow Brooks shirt. Plain but nice. The medal is very nice.
As for crowd support, you can’t compare it to one of the big races. Obviously those get huge support. But I thoroughly enjoyed and was fine with the support from this town. Volunteers were great. There were some quiet spots here and there but you do get nice support for large portions of the race. I got a cozy vibe from the people. I got the impression that this town loves their marathon. So while the crowds are thin and not boisterous…I felt the love and support. Post race, we got our medal and one of those foil covers to warm up. We quickly got on line for some food. The selection was ok. It was all under a small tent. The lines were a bit long but it moved fast. I didn’t go to the after party because I was with my little ones so we just got our food and went back to the hotel. But all in all…wow. I loved the race. I loved the vibe and I do plan on returning. Maybe not next year but soon enough. Thank you to all of Rehoboth for a wonderful event.
Great race for Delaware
This race had great race production. Lots of emails and if you thought it was as too many delete. I prefer more rather than less. Packet pickup was for 8 … MORE
This race had great race production. Lots of emails and if you thought it was as too many delete. I prefer more rather than less. Packet pickup was for 8 hours on Friday and it was easy to find and parking was easy. We stayed in Dewey beach which was close to the start and more affordable. Race shirts ran small but you could exchange them without a hassle. Race started on time and there was plenty of free parking. The course was a little crowded but it thinned out. Plenty of water stations and gu. Medal was nice and the food in after party was more than I have ever seen- if you wanted breakfast-it was there. If you wanted lunch, they had too. If you were vegetarian they had you covered. Don’t know how any one could drink the three beers but I am a light weight. Dj was good but I wish the volume had been lower so we could hear each other talk . My only suggestion is the turns in the last two miles needed a volunteer. In my time frame in there was no one in front of me and I was worried about lost. Last comment is volunteer for this race. These were the most awesome long sleeve shirts with zipper and small professional appliqué that said volunteer. We bought one after the race for 25. – it was that nice. Would do the race again if I didn’t live in Los Angeles
Great race in a scenic beach town
Well-organized race has you running on paved roads, the boardwalk, and mostly smooth trails. Plus I got a very nice shirt and medal to add to the collection! MORE
Well-organized race has you running on paved roads, the boardwalk, and mostly smooth trails. Plus I got a very nice shirt and medal to add to the collection!
AWESOME RACE
Course is flat and fairly quick. Starting with a stunning sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. The race starts through town, then along the boardwalk on the shoreline. Later, winding through … MORE
Course is flat and fairly quick. Starting with a stunning sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. The race starts through town, then along the boardwalk on the shoreline. Later, winding through a scenic marshland, then some old forts and forests. Back through a few more cute neighborhoods, to the final stretch on trails (which due to the rain were quite muddy – but fun!) The tunnel of flags at approx. mile 22 were cool, certainly picture worthy. Overall beautiful race, minus the rain/puddles, and the volunteers were awesome. Course is very flat and fast–if not for the mud puddles!
Post-race party was as wonderful, one of the reasons I chose this race. Tons of food & beer (even for us back of the packers)! And even a DJ and dancing!
Race medal were pretty cool, with that costal vibe. Race shirts were okay — wicking long-sleeved.
Overall, I had a blast at this race, and was a beautiful area to visit for a long weekend (beaches/ shops/hiking/ restaurants)! I hope to be back one day!
Just Do It!
Small race with a lot of heart! Wonderfully organized. Lovely run along the boardwalk and through the neighborhoods. Run the first part of the course with the marathoners until they … MORE
Small race with a lot of heart! Wonderfully organized. Lovely run along the boardwalk and through the neighborhoods. Run the first part of the course with the marathoners until they veer off. Part of the course is on a gravel trail. Flags represented on the trail for all the states represented. Lots of really nice volunteers. Haven’t ever seen a better finish party! Full Buffet breakfast
Exceptionally well run race!
As someone who rarely repeats races, I cannot wait to run this one again. There is ample free parking near the start, as well as the option for race morning … MORE
As someone who rarely repeats races, I cannot wait to run this one again. There is ample free parking near the start, as well as the option for race morning packet pickup. The course is fairly flat has varied scenery throughout (neighborhood, boardwalk, trail, etc). There were some parts that were narrow in the out and back, but only encountered minor issues with participants walking multiple people across. The post race party had great food and drink options, but was very crowded with many saving seats. Overall had a great time and will be back to run again (hopefully on a non rainy day).
Enjoyable!
Well organized, good food, fun after party. Course went from seaside, to trail with a trip through the salt marsh…interesting! Good course support even in the rain. MORE
Well organized, good food, fun after party. Course went from seaside, to trail with a trip through the salt marsh…interesting! Good course support even in the rain.
A rainy run…but a ton of fun anyway!
It rained. We were drenched. And we had a blast. What stood out most? I’ve never seen (or met) so many Marathon Maniacs and 50-staters. Almost everyone I talked to … MORE
It rained. We were drenched. And we had a blast.
What stood out most? I’ve never seen (or met) so many Marathon Maniacs and 50-staters. Almost everyone I talked to was mid-journey on the way to 50 (or beyond). I met one woman who made this event her 50th. Congrats, runner!
I ran solo (usually do), but made some friends along the way (hi Britt and Clay!). I loved the FB group for the event; the race director shared tons of info there, and it’s a vibrant community. I connected with a few other Maniacs/50-chasers via the group the night before, then met up with them at the after party.
Course is flat and fairly quick. Runs through town for a bit, then north along the shoreline over a crowd-lined boardwalk. Later, the course winds through coastal pines and marshlands. It’s really quite pretty. After making the homeward turn at mile 11, we doubled back through the old fort and forests we traversed on our way north. After mile 20ish, the course veers off through a neighborhood and onto some wooded trails. Not gonna lie, the rain has made the trails an unpleasant, puddle-drenched mud strip by this point. It was a little demoralizing when my stamina began to flag at mile 23.
Worth noting: The “tunnel” of flags in between miles 22 and 23 is pretty cool.
Post-race party was as good as advertised. Tons of food (eggs, waffles, sausage, bacon, hot dogs, Mac and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, and more). We got three beer tickets with race admission and other runners were giving us their spare tickets all afternoon.
Race medal reflects the coastal setting. Race shirt was okay — long-sleeve. Nothing else really in the way of swag.
All in all, the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon was a ton of fun. My finish was okay, but the memories will stick with me for a long time.
Flat, scenic course in the 1st state
I'm sure it would have been more enjoyable in better weather. After the 1st couple of miles, the rain started to fall. Along with double digit wind, it took a … MORE
I’m sure it would have been more enjoyable in better weather. After the 1st couple of miles, the rain started to fall. Along with double digit wind, it took a little something away from the experience.
The packet pickup was quick and easy. There was a large tent near the Rehoboth Beach Running Company. There were a few items for sale, but the event mostly just consisted of the bib and shirt pickup. The shirts are Brooks and high quality, but they run a little small. The pickup lasted until 8 and they have race day pickup as well. It makes it convenient for all those coming from out of town.
The race started downtown at the bandstand. It was a little congested at the start, but spread out within the first mile. The sun was just starting to rise over the ocean at the start. Luckily, I had a good look at it before the rain came in. The course has a variety of surfaces. It starts off on a paved road before going on the wooden boardwalk. You get back on a paved road for a while before you hit the gravel trail. The fine crushed gravel isn’t too bad, but some areas had larger rocks and mud which made it a little rough. There was a water stop every couple of miles.
The end is about half a mile from the start and in front of the running company. The finisher medals are nice as well as the age group awards if you’re lucky enough to have earned one. I had a couple non-runners with me, so I didn’t attend the after party. There were additional wristbands that could have been purchased, but I needed to dry off and wanted to explore the area. The wrist band got you into the party, provided food and 3 drinks.
Overall, the race was well organized and the volunteers were friendly and encouraging. Obviously the weather is out of anyone’s control. My only complaint would be the trail running. It’s just not my favorite surface.
Beautiful, rainy 26.2!
Beautiful race, wonderful volunteers, awesome medal! It was no one's fault that it rained the whole race! Everything was pretty easy logistics wise. Such a cute little town. Many places … MORE
Beautiful race, wonderful volunteers, awesome medal! It was no one’s fault that it rained the whole race! Everything was pretty easy logistics wise. Such a cute little town. Many places to eat close by. We stayed in a hotel a couple miles from the start and saved a lot of $$.
Course is very flat and fast–if there’s not mud puddles!
Can’t help the weather!
I know this is a wonderful, flat, scenic course! The start was beautiful! I saw many running friends and enjoyed my time there. The after party I also know was … MORE
I know this is a wonderful, flat, scenic course! The start was beautiful! I saw many running friends and enjoyed my time there. The after party I also know was fun, but did not get to experience it as I was too wet to stay and already checked out if my hotel. I loved there was plenty of food for us slower runners. The cinder trail probably would have been excellent if it wasn’t a mud bath. And slow runners went even slower fighting against dodging puddles, not slipping in the mud and sideways rain. My sister and her husband both BQ’d!!! Rehoboth is a cute town that really embraces this race!!
Delaware is Delightful!
Since Delaware is a state I needed to complete and the weekend of the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Half Marathon worked well for my schedule, I signed up for this race … MORE
Since Delaware is a state I needed to complete and the weekend of the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Half Marathon worked well for my schedule, I signed up for this race in early-September. I had never been to Delaware before and was very unfamiliar with this part of the country, and I wasn’t sure how easy hotel reservations would be to come by, either (at least for those at a convenient distance from the start and end). So – in addition to registering for the race, I also made a reservation in September at the Bellmoor Inn and Spa. This turned out to be a great decision on my part…it is in a great location and such a charming inn! I planned to fly into Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) as well and rented a car to drive the 2.5 hours to Rehoboth Beach.
Even though I believe I made some good choices and planned well for this trip, we all know that you cannot predict the weather, and unfortunately, the weather played a pretty considerable role on the morning of the race. The forecast had been a little all over the place in the week leading up to the race, but rain was predicted on race day…and it went from light misting to a considerable downpour by the time I finished. As you’ll see, this led to some less-than-ideal conditions and resulted in me ruining my iPhone (which is a whole other story), but there is no sales tax in Delaware and I needed a new phone anyway, so that kind of worked out! 🙂
As far as the race itself – I must say that this is a well-organized and well-executed race. I feel like I received plenty of communication in advance of race day and knew what to expect. The Rehoboth Beach Running Company also hosted a very nice after-race party, although I have to admit I did not take advantage of this. (At least, the buffet line looked pretty expansive!) I was soaking wet at that point and just wanted to get out of my wet clothes. And, there were plenty of volunteers and helpful on-course support…there was a water and gatorade stop approximately every two miles. I do wish there had been more photographers on the course; I got the impression from the communication around the race that there would be a number of photographers but I only saw a couple along the entire half marathon course.
The course itself is fairly flat. It winds through the town a bit before ending up on the boardwalk. To me, this was definitely the highlight of the race. It’s really beautiful to run along the beach at sunrise! You also run through some neighborhoods with amazing beach homes and end up on the Junction & Breakwater Trailhead, which is most of the second half of the half marathon. The trailhead is not paved and mostly gravel, so it got a little messy at times given the rainy weather. But, it was really lovely scenery otherwise.
Because I arrived in Delaware on Friday and left on Sunday morning, I didn’t have a lot of time to explore and I really wish I could have spent another day checking out the beaches and shopping. Rehoboth Beach is a really cute, beachy town with lots of dining and shopping options, including outlets. (Don’t forget – no sales tax in Delaware!) I guess this just means I’ll have to come back!
One final word – I found all the people I met to be so friendly and nice! I’m not sure what I was expecting, but everyone (shopkeepers, race volunteers, fellow runners, etc.) was so pleasant and helpful. If it weren’t so far away from my home (and not exactly the easiest to get to), I would definitely want to do this race again. An overall delightful experience!