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!
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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!
Only thing missing were mountains
When it comes to scenery this race covers almost all the bases! You get the ocean, the woods, some farm fields, main roads, downtown and a park! It was very … MORE
When it comes to scenery this race covers almost all the bases! You get the ocean, the woods, some farm fields, main roads, downtown and a park! It was very hard to get bored while on this run. The energy of this race is amazing! All the volunteers and participants were energetic and enthusiastic!
Beautiful, scenic race & town
Loved running this-- has been on my radar for years. Was very hopeful it would go on this year. As others have commented the RD kept people updated on FB. … MORE
Loved running this– has been on my radar for years. Was very hopeful it would go on this year. As others have commented the RD kept people updated on FB. For many months there was not much to give updates on which I imagine was frustrating for some…I just checked once a month and put it out of mind.
Expo was modest, one complaint is they were all out of men’s medium and large shirts by the time I got there. Seemed a little absurd since those are probably most common shirt sizes. Coming in the mail– oh well. Wanted to wear it home like I usually do. $15 full lobster at Chesapeake and Maine across the street made it easier.
Race itself was really neat: race start at the bandstand/ beachhead and first 5 miles in & around the town, then up the boardwalk. Tremendous to see the sun come up over the ocean horizon. Very nice, easy trail run for much of it after that. My one complaint is the last ~4 miles were quite dull…you do a little forest/ farm out & back. Rural DE is pretty but I needed something more to keep me going. I did not stay for the party as I had a flight to catch, but the medal is great. High marks all around.
Great trip to the East coast!
Packet pickup easy in the tent that will become the after party. Your choice of two different color race shirts and short vs long sleeves. Great support on the course … MORE
Packet pickup easy in the tent that will become the after party. Your choice of two different color race shirts and short vs long sleeves.
Great support on the course with fuel including gels at two spots. Felt safe the entire race with traffic control. Be prepared for the crushed limestone if you’re not used to that.
Nice finisher medal and post race party! Be prepared for your non-runner friends/support to pay for after party.
Flat Course and Good Post Race amenities
All in all, I thought this was a good race. I deferred my registration from 2020 when it was canceled. There was not a whole lot of communication from the … MORE
All in all, I thought this was a good race. I deferred my registration from 2020 when it was canceled. There was not a whole lot of communication from the race director prior to the race. I found myself checking the facebook page and the website constantly just to make sure it was still on. I liked that they gave you options for what color shirt/ size you wanted when you signed up, however the women’s shirts were very small and they did not have enough of the women’s long sleeves to exchange. Packet pickup went smooth and they had quality race apparel to purchase. I would advise getting there 45 min-an hour early to find parking on Rehoboth Ave. It was fairly chilly before the race, but I just kept my layers on until 10 minutes before the start and I was fine. It was a perfect race temperature (45-50). I was surprised at how narrow the start area was for the amount of people racing. I think if they had started the half and full 5 minutes apart, it would have helped this issue. I did enjoy the course. It is very flat and I was pleasantly surprised with the crowd support. There is about 4-5 miles worth of gravel/ dirt trail between miles 7-12. I didn’t care for it, but that’s mostly because I don’t train a lot on trails. It was still flat and tolerable. I really liked the medal at the finish and I like that the ribbon is different for the half and full. The food was excellent at the end and there were plenty of options. You get 3 free beers after the race as well. All in all, I think this was a good race and I would run it again.
Excellent race, very good course,
This is a excellent race. The course is very good, off the road for 80% of it, with plenty of water stops and friendly people. The after race party was … MORE
This is a excellent race. The course is very good, off the road for 80% of it, with plenty of water stops and friendly people. The after race party was outstanding with plenty of food and drinks. The only negative comment would be they start the half and the full at the same time so it gets a bit congested for the first mile or so.
Excellent
This was my 4th time running Rehoboth, 3rd in person after doing the 2020 marathon virtually. The previous times before that I ran the full marathon. This year I did … MORE
This was my 4th time running Rehoboth, 3rd in person after doing the 2020 marathon virtually. The previous times before that I ran the full marathon. This year I did the half. They updated the beginning of the course where the marathon and half overlap for about 4 miles. I loved the change…added some lovely scenery and had us running the entire length of the boardwalk. Early on in the race I saw a bald eagle and around mile 7.5 where you begin the Breakwater/Junction Trail section there was a cornfield filled with snowgeese seemingly cheering us on.
Mary Beth does a great job each year as director. The medals are awesome every time, the shirts are nice (they do run small for women so order a size up), and there’s a post-race party. The weather has also been fantastic for the 3 times I’ve run the race in person. The courses for both races are flat, fast and scenic. The aid stations are organized with experienced helpers.
Highly recommend!
A new PR!
Omg I don’t know how or why but I majorly PR’d! Ok so the race: amazing communication from the race director for the past 2 years (had to defer last … MORE
Omg I don’t know how or why but I majorly PR’d! Ok so the race: amazing communication from the race director for the past 2 years (had to defer last year to this year). She’s been accommodating, easily reached, and efficient. Packet pickup was easy and fast, expo was no frills but I thought the vendors were unique. Race shirt is super cute, as is the medal.
Course was fast, flat, and had everything- road, trail, and boardwalk. Lots of support on the course and the flag alley was super cool. After party was awesome, tons of food and booze.
DO THIS RACE!
Recent race director post says it all...
FROM:Mary Beth Hanna Hutton Admin I’ve tried to keep most of my sarcasm to myself this year. Tried to be calmer, more patient, etc. That time is over. The answer … MORE
FROM:Mary Beth Hanna Hutton
Admin
I’ve tried to keep most of my sarcasm to myself this year. Tried to be calmer, more patient, etc. That time is over. The answer to most questions is no. See Chuck Engle’s post. I might not even answer all the emails from this point on. If I do respond and the answer is no, emailing me 6 more times telling I’m not compassionate or not nice or not understanding, is not going to change the answer. Emailing to the different contact forms or changing to messenger or other contacts forms, will not change the answer. Asking to speak to someone else who has a different perspective, will not change the answer. There is no one over my head, except the alligators or possibly crocodiles. I know they are fighting for control. See them. For everyone else- can’t wait to see you. 🙏🏻🏃🤪
Great course!
Amazing views of marsh, dunes, ocean, wildlife and Air Force aircraft landing in Dover! Course is a mix of paved road and gravel trail almost completely flat. I ran virtually, … MORE
Amazing views of marsh, dunes, ocean, wildlife and Air Force aircraft landing in Dover! Course is a mix of paved road and gravel trail almost completely flat.
I ran virtually, but great hotels and restaurants all within walking distance. Easy 2 hour drive from Philadelphia. Running store is right in town too!
Fun race but be aware....
first time in rehoboth beach for the half marathon and it's a fun, fast and flat race. i had a great time running and especially enjoyed the extra nice after … MORE
first time in rehoboth beach for the half marathon and it’s a fun, fast and flat race. i had a great time running and especially enjoyed the extra nice after party. two things you should be aware of…half the race is on a gravel trial which i id not know ahead of time and second, the race director is lacking in people skills so if you have to deal with her it could be a problem.
in general a very fun day!!
Fantastic blend of roads, easy trails!
I’m am urban runner, but this was nature just about as beautiful as it gets in a road race. Uniquely, almost half the course is on easy trails, soft enough … MORE
I’m am urban runner, but this was nature just about as beautiful as it gets in a road race. Uniquely, almost half the course is on easy trails, soft enough to ease the jar of running, hard enough to minimize any slowdown from the dirt and gravel surfaces. Much of the first half goes through a coastal marshland nature preserve. Much of last 8 miles swings through farmland and a nature trail. Course is almost pancake flat with some small rises and falls to ease the hamstrings
Volunteers were exceptional. Ample water/Gatorade stations. Good guidance re turns/turnarounds. Great spirit at Finish Line and at fun after party with LOTS of food and up to 3 beers per runner! Very convenient t-shirt and award pickup. (I got an award!) In fact, races do not get more convenient. I stayed a three min walk from the start line, arrived three mins before the race and found my pace group right away. There’s some congestion at the beginning, but nothing that affected my race after the first ¼ mile.
I liked the size of the race. Half Marathoners kept things lively the first five miles, then we settled in with our 600 Marathon peers. Looking at past years, weather has been consistently good. No guarantees, but RB runners have been fortunate. This year’s forecast looked cold and windy, but starting temps of 39’ made the day close to optimal. There were some winds from the north and west, but these were broken up in part by trees and bushes along a good part of the course.
Award plaque and medals were great and t-shirt design lovely. Drawback on shirts, Half and Full Marathoners got same model. Otherwise, the Expo was dull and there was no additional swag – gloves, scarf, gel, etc. Free photos, however, were cool.
In short, if you’re not keen on running a major, this is a race I think you are sure to enjoy. Oh, did I mention that Rehoboth Beach in December is a very cool seaside town?!