Location
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Venue
1 Grove St. Grove Park
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $40.00
Events
5K CLASSIC, 1M FRIGHT WALK
Includes
Cool 50/50 Long Sleeve T-Shirt
The Seawitch 5K Classic and 1M Fright Walk kicks off at 9:00 AM on October 25, 2026, giving you time to arrive the night before and get settled in Rehoboth Beach. This year's event takes place at Grove Park in downtown Rehoboth, right at 1 Grove Street. The festival offers a 1-mile walking option alongside the traditional 5K run, making it accessible for mixed-ability groups. Entry fees range from $25 to $40 depending on registration timing and entry method. The late-October date means typical fall weather for Delaware's coastal location. Whether you're running or walking, you'll want accommodation within easy reach of Grove Park for a stress-free race morning.
From the Race Organizer
2 Great Courses * 2 Great Days * 2 Great Towns * Still 1 Great Event "Be a part of the Seawitch Racing Festival Weekend "Half Classic on Saturday & 5k Classic/1m walk on Sunday". RACE DIRECTOR NOTE...Due to the increases in our Country in many of the expenses involved in this event (t-shirts, screen charges, medals, trophy parts, safety personnel etc...) we are forced to have to increase our registration prices. For 35 year I have tried to price my events reasonable or in line with(usually lower) than surrounding events and we still are lower with this event than surrounding half-marathon's on Delmarva. Thank You for your understanding...Race Director Tim Bamforth- Seashore Striders. T-Shirt Sponsorship is always available to off-set the cost of expenses...Interested email Tim at tim@seashorestrider.com NAME: SEAWITCH FALL CLASSIC RACING FESTIVAL Sunday- 5K HALLOWEEN CLASSIC / 1 mile Fright Walk Have some fun & run or walk in costume RACE TIME: Sunday's 5k & 1m Walk - 9 am start...Rehoboth Beach RACE LOCATION : Sunday's 5k & 1m Walk- The Grove Park, Rehoboth Beach, DE. 19971 TO BENEFIT: Local Charities in the Lewes/Rehoboth area & Toys For Tots in partnership with Apple Electric SPONSOR/HOST: Seashore Striders PRODUCED BY: Seashore Strider Event Production Inc. RACE ENTRY FEE: 5k Entry (Sunday) $30 through Sunday 10/11/26 at midnight $35 through Saturday, 10/24/26 at midnight $40 Limited Race-Day Registration from 7:30 am - 8:50 am Make Checks Payable to: “Seashore Striders” 1m Fight Walk Entry (Sunday) $25 through Sunday 10/11/26 at midnight $30 through Saturday, 10/24/26 at midnight $35 Limited Race-Day Registration from 7:30 am - 8:50 am Make Checks Payable to: “Seashore Striders” If using the Universal or Paper Entry Form Mail entry form/payment to: Seashore Striders/Seashore Classic; 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE 19958 Entry needs to be received by Monday, October 19, 2026 to guarantee race t-shirt RACE COURSE: Sunday's 5k- Grove Park course through the pines of Northside Rehoboth 1 mile Fright Walk will start with the 5k and do an out & back on Henlopen Avenue. PASTA DINNER OPTION & PACKET PICKUP: Packet Pick-up on Friday, October 23rd from 4-6 pm Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant invites all runners to pre-race carb load from 4-6 pm as Irish Eyes has several pasta dinner options on their menu Irish Eyes is located at: 213 Anglers Road, Lewes, DE. 19958 Visit their website Here Visit the Dinner Menu Here SILENT AUCTION AT THE 5K ON SUNDAY Sea Witch Silent Auction Description The Grove Park Running/Walking Club will be holding a silent auction pre-race until the awards presentation begins. The funds raised will support our annual scholarship awarded to a track and field Cape Graduate. All items are new and include categories such as home décor, kitchen items, baby clothing, and jewelry. Get your holiday shopping started early with some amazing bargains. Payment is accepted via cash, check, or Zelle. Silent Auction Items 2026 Item & Value Rowing Machine. $175 Coca Cola 8.5 X 6’ Aluminum Patio Umbrella. $85 Voltive Candles w/coordinating bowls by SuCasey $40 $50 Dogfishhead gift certificate w/ glass, ice bucket, and coaster. $65 HuiYingbb Bike Computer. $17 Brontrager Ion 120/Flare 3 Light Set. $65 Penguin Electronic Hand Warmers. $15 Feather Suncatcher by Rick Day. $65 16 X20 Frame by Studio Decor. $17 11 X 14 Frame Q2 Design Foto Clip Frame. $10 20 x 30 Ventura Frame Studio Decor. $30 2 8 X 10 matted LifeStyle Frames (set). $52 Wicker Table 47’ long x 34” high. $350 Stack Resources Sign 30’ long x 8’ wide. $19 Model Pnuematic Engine Ugears. $25 Ginormous Grow Shark $10 31’ long x 12’ wide sign. $40 W & P Design 12 oz. ceramic mug in gray. $20 W & P Design 12 oz. ceramic mug in confetti. $20 Charcoal Companion nonstick corn grilling basket. $10 Chipdo card tracker $49 Popsockets Wireless Charger. $25 Lego 667 piece forest animal set. $80 Mod Cottage Gift Card donated by Mod Cottage. $25 Mod Cottage Gift Card donated by Mod Cottage. $25 Juliska Harriet Shot Glasses. $192 Caskata set of 4 blue & white crab salad plates. $60 MudPie ceramic platter. $69 Wind & Sun 36” Box Kite donated by Rehoboth Toys & Kites. $44 Wind & Sun 73” Pegasus Kite donated by Rehoboth Toys & Kites. $44 Fly High Kite 70” Sting Ray with 84” tail donated by Rehoboth Toys & Kites. $60 17” x 21” Framed Shells donated by the Hoffman family. $60 203/4” X 161/2” John Moll (1909-1991)Skip Jack print donated by the Hoffman family. $125 Antique 2 gallon salt-glazed storage jar donated by the Hoffman family. $450 Mueller Pro-Series Ultimate Chopper/Spiralizer donated by the Hoffman family. $60 13” diameter lacquered papier-mache bowl donated by the Hoffman family. $85 9” Ceramic Burleigh Ironstone Pitcher “Feeding Time” Staffordshire, England donated by the Hoffman family. $90 21” x 12.5” Maureen Banks 46/100 Orchard II, provenance Georgetown Graphics Print Club donated by the Hoffman family. $200 21”” rare size Vicki Carroll Designs retired design fish
Course & Travel Notes
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) is 34.7 miles from the Rehoboth Beach venue. The 36th Seawitch 5K Classic & 1M Fright Walk takes place at 23 feet elevation with a 9:00 AM start time, which is after the 7:20 AM sunrise. October typically brings average highs of 69°F and average lows of 52°F, with measurable precipitation on 32% of days.
⛰️ 23 ft elevation☀️ Typically 69°F / 52°F · 32% chance of rain✈️ Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) — 34.7 mi
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When is 36TH SEAWITCH 5K CLASSIC & 1M FRIGHT WALK (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND) 2026 — Rehoboth Beach, DE?
36TH SEAWITCH 5K CLASSIC & 1M FRIGHT WALK (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND) 2026 — Rehoboth Beach, DE takes place on October 25, 2026. The race is held in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Where is 36TH SEAWITCH 5K CLASSIC & 1M FRIGHT WALK (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND) 2026 — Rehoboth Beach, DE held?
36TH SEAWITCH 5K CLASSIC & 1M FRIGHT WALK (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND) 2026 — Rehoboth Beach, DE is held at 1 Grove St. Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
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