Delmarva 5k’s in May 2016
(Courtesy: OC Tri Running Sports)
Maryland
Race2Erase
When: Sunday, May 1 at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Hoopers Island Road, Church Creek
Why: Raise awareness for those suffering with PTSD.
Cost: $38.95
Visit: http://www.race2erase.org/
Connor’smiles
When: Saturday, May 7 at 8 a.m.
Where: Camp Pecometh; 136 Booker’s Wharf, Centreville
Why: Benefits the Connor Rice Memorial Fund, a non-profit in memorial of 15-year-old Connor Rice who died in an automobile accident. The organization provides scholarships for graduating seniors at Queen Anne’s Count high school where Rice went and assists the Youth Ministries of Centreville United Methodist Church where he was an active member.
Man Meets Mud
When: Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m.
Where: The Lower Shore Family YMCA; 1900 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City
Why: Combines the typical 5K with an obstacle course.
Cost: Kids (10 and under) are $10; Teens (11-17) are $20 before May 1, $25 before May 6 and $30 the day of the race; Adults are $55 before May 1, $60 before May 6 and $65 the day of the race.
Call: 410-957-9622
Visit: http://www.manmeetsmud.com/
Penguin Run
When: Saturday, May 7 at 8:20 a.m.
Where: St Francis De Sales Catholic School; 500 Camden Avenue, Salisbury
Cost: $30 for 5K; $10 for kids’ dash (12 and under)
eRace the Stigma
When: Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m.
Where: Salisbury Bible Fellowship; 1500 Court Plaza, Salisbury
Why: Help erase the stigma surrounding mental health treatment.
Cost: $25 before the event; $30 day of the event
Visit: https://rundelmarva.wordpress.com/race-date-is-may-14-2016/
Fight the Bite Lyme Awareness
When: Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m.
Where: Ocean City Boardwalk; Inlet Parking Lot and the Boards, Ocean City
Why: Educate the public on the dangers of Lyme disease.
Cost: $28
Call: 410-443-0700
No Bull
When: Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m.
Where: Triple Creek Winery; 11138 Three Bridge Branch Rd., Cordova
Why: Benefits the CARE Organization, a group that provides humanitarian aid around the world, and the Talbot Agriculture and Education Center.
Cost: $45
St. Michael’s Running Festival
When: Saturday, May 21 at 7:35 a.m.
Where: St. Michael’s high school; 307 Seymour Ave., St. Michaels
Cost: $55
Visit: http://runstm.com/
Worcester County Arts Council Race for the Arts
When: Saturday, May 21 at 8 a.m.
Where: 6 Jefferson St., Berlin
Why: Raise funds to increase awareness of how important arts are to the community.
Cost: $25 before the day of the race; $30 the day of the race
Call: 410-641-0809
Visit: http://octrirunning.com/ocean-city-md-running-event/worcester-county-arts-5k-run/
40th Annual Tea Party Distance Classic and Run for Radcliffe
When: Saturday, May 28 at 8 a.m.
Where: Wilmer Park; 223 S. Water Street, Chestertown
Why: Benefits the Radcliffe school scholarship fund, providing money to disabled students who cannot afford to go to the school on their own.
Cost: $40
Delaware
Big Fish Grill 5k
When: Sunday, May 1 at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Big Fish Grill; 20298 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach
Why: Benefits The Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation, which raises funds for educational initiatives in the Cape Henlopen school district, and the Big Fish Charitable Foundation, which supports the local community in numerous ways.
Cost: $25 for students (18 and under); $30 for adults.
Visit: http://www.races2run.com/events/big-fish-grill-5k/
The Arc of Delaware 5k
When: Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m.
Where: Wild Quail Golf & Country Club; 1 Clubhouse Dr, Camden Wyoming
Why: Benefits The Arc of Delaware, an organization that protects the rights of and advocates for inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Cost: $20 until April 30, $25 after that date.
Visit: http://www.trisportsevents.com/index.cfm?ref=50200&ref2=86
Bethany Beach Breast Cancer Fun Run
When: Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m.
Where: 114 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach
Why: Raise funds for breast cancer research or to help those fighting the disease and overwhelmed by medical fees.
Cost: Online until May 1 is $15 for kids (10 and under) and $25 for adults; there is also same-day registration from 7-8:30 a.m.
Call: 302-537-4436
Visit: http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com/
Mothers Day Remembrance Run
When: Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m.
Where: Irish Eyes; Anglers Road, Lewes
Why: Benefits the Cancer Support Community of Delaware, a non-profit organization that helps cancer patients and their caregivers deal with the physical and emotional issues posed by the disease,
Cost: $20 until 6 p.m. on May 5; $25 race-day registration.
Call: 302-644-8952
Cougars for a Cause
When: Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m.
Where: Campus Community School; 350 Pear Street, Dover
Why: Benefits Dover high school student Ben Knapp’s medical fund. Knapp went into cardiac arrest in 2011 and suffered a brain injury that took his vision. Since then he has been undergoing daily therapies at A.I DuPont Children’s Hospital to regain basic life functions.
Cost: $20 until May 2, $25 after and on the day of the event.
Call: 302-674-3213
Visit: http://www.trisportsevents.com/index.cfm?ref=50200&ref2=40
John M. Sharp Memorial 5k
When: Saturday, May 14 at 8:30 a.m.
Where: The Lighthouse Cove; 124 Dickinson Street, Dewey Beach
Why: The race is in honor of John M. Sharp, who lost his life to Sarcoma in April 2014. An avid supporter of USO Delaware, all proceeds of this event will be donated to the organization.
Cost: $20 for military members and $25 for everyone else before May 12; after May 12 it is $25 and $30 respectively.
Visit: http://www.races2run.com/events/john-m-scharp-memorial-5k/
Wild Goose Chase
When: Sunday, May 15 at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Trap Pond State Park; 33587 Baldcypress Lane, Laurel
Why: Benefits The Kay Children Trust Fund (can’t find information about this organization)
Cost: $20 by May 13 and $25 on race-day; $3 entrance fee per car.
Visit: http://www.seashorestriders.com/race-schedule/4th-annual-wild-goose-chase-5k-run-1m-walk
Girls on the Run
When: Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Silver Lake Park; Washington St, Dover
Why: Benefits Girls on the Run, whose mission is to “inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.”
Cost: $25 during pre-registration (ends midnight on May 17) and $30 day of the race; children under 8 are free.
Visit: http://www.gotrde.org/race/366-kent-and-sussex-5k-silver-lake-park-dover
DE-feet Breast Cancer 5k
When: Sunday, May 22 at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Tanger Outlets, 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive, Rehoboth Beach
Why: Benefits the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, a non-profit organization that raises awareness for breast cancer issues in Delaware.
Cost: $25 during pre-registration (ends noon on May 18) and $30 after that and on day of the event.
Visit: http://www.races2run.com/events/defeet-breast-cancer-5k/
Firefly 5k
When: Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m.
Where: Sheridan’s Irish Pub; 42 West Commerce Street, Smyrna
Why: Benefits the Smyrna Police Athletic League, a youth sports league that aims to deter juvenile delinquency.
Cost: $20 until midnight on May 18, then $25 after that and on day of the event.
Call: 302- 674-3213
Visit: http://www.trisportsevents.com/index.cfm?ref=50200&ref2=59
Gotta Have Faye-th 5k
When: Saturday, May 28 at 9 a.m.
Where: Wild Quail Golf and Country Club; 1 Clubhouse Dr, Camden Wyoming
Why: Benefits the Gotta Have Faye-th Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps car accident victims.
Cost: $20 until May 21 at midnight, then $25 after and on day of event.
Call: 302-674-3213
Visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/CamdenWyoming/GottaHaveFayeth5KRunWalk
Justin’s Beach House Memorial 5k
When: Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Garfield Parkway & the Boardwalk, Bethany Beach
Why: Benefits the Justin W. Jennings Foundation which funds Justin’s Beach House, a place where families with cancer can relax and enjoy family time.
Cost: $30 race fee and $2.50 sign-up fee.
Call: 302.261.2510
Visit: http://www.justinjennings.org/5k-run-walk
Highway One Pictures 5k
When: Monday, May 30 at 8 a.m.
Where: Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson Street, Dewey Beach
Why: (unable to find)
Cost: $25 pre-registration until noon on May 26, then $30 after and on day of event.
Visit: http://www.races2run.com/events/highway-one-pictures-5k/
