CAPE GAZETTE 36TH FIRECRACKER 5K RUN & WALK “& Kid’s Tot Trot” (SSRS #7) 2026 — Rehoboth Beach, DE

FIRECRACKER RACE INFORMATION (SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTRATION ATTACHMENT) PACKET PICKUP FRI JULY 3, 2026 3:30-6:30...3 hrs to pick up! PACKET PICKUP FOR THE FIRECRACKER 5K ON SATURDAY WILL BE ON FRIDAY, JULY 3RD AT THE NEW BALANCE STORE (18798 COASTAL HIGHWAY, UNIT 1, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971) FROM 4-6 PM. NEW BALANCE IS LOCATED ON RT ONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE JUST BEFORE THE HAMPTON INN AND RT 24. 18798 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE. 19971 PICK UP YOUR PACKET AND THEN HEAD RIGHT TO THE STARTING LINE AT THE GROVE PARK. PARKING WILL BE ON REHOBOTH AVENUE WITH A SHORT WALK TO THE PARK. RACE DIRECTOR TIM-SS IN COOPERATION WITH THE CAPE GAZETTE INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIPS...CONTACT Michael@capegazette.com for more information DESCRIPTION Join the Seashore Striders for one of the oldest 5k races in "the national Summer Capital" Rehoboth Beach. The Cape Gazette 36th Firecracker 5k Run & Walk. The 7th event in the popular Seashore Strider Championship Series, the Firecracker 5k is a great event raising money this year for the Cape Gazette Charitable Foundation. Come join the Seashore Striders and the Cape Gazette on the starting line. We look forward to being your host! EVENTS: 5k Run...7:30am 5k Walk...7:30am Kid's Tot Trot...7:25am...Starting at the starting line...kid's 8U will race out & back a distance of 200 meters (100m out & 100m back) RACE LOCATION 1 Grove Park; Rehoboth Beach, DE. 19971 RACE TIME Time...7:30 am RACE REGISTRATION : $30.00 "Early Bird" Registration...through June 21st at midnight $35.00 "Pre" Registration June 22nd through July 3rd at midnight $40.00 "Last Chance" Race-Day Registration Registration will open at 6:00 am and will close at 7:15 am Registration will be done online through runsignup. All participants registered by Monday, June 29th will be guaranteed a t-shirt, while registrations received after June 29th are "first come" Registration can also be done through the mail by printing out the universal entry form, filling it out, including payment and mailing to Seashore Striders C/O Firecracker 5k, 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE. 19958. Please mail early so that it arrives by Monday, June 29th to secure your shirt. **No Registration is needed for the Kid's Tot Trot 2 WAYS TO REGISTER FOR A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT ONLINE REGISTRATION through RUNSIGNUP here at this site."The easiest & most popular way to register for Seashore Strider events. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION...form can be downloaded from seashorestriders.com on the Firecracker 5k race page. Please fill out the form completely & neatly, double checking Age, Gender, Entry Fee Price (some events have different fees) & Event Choice.Mail completed paper registration to: Seashore Striders; 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE. 19958 Please make sure entry arrives by Monday of Race Week to be guaranteed an event swag Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders” if using the Universal Entry Form TO BENEFIT Cape Gazette Charitable Foundation For over 33 years, the Cape Gazette has provided consistent, meaningful support to local nonprofit organizations through cash contributions, in-kind advertising, editorial coverage, and volunteer involvement. These efforts help sustain the organizations that form the foundation of our strong and vibrant community. The Cape Gazette 36th Firecracker 5K is an extension of this mission, leveraging the Cape Gazette’s reach, resources, and community trust to bring people together in support of local causes while celebrating America's Semiquincentennial. SPONSOR/HOST Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc. RACE COURSE The 36th Firecracker 5k is a flat & fast course through the north pines of Rehoboth Beach, just north of the Avenue. RACE TIMING Timing will be done by the Seashore Strider Event Production team and will be using the Chronotrack B Chip system. RACE AMENITIES Finish line produced by “Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.,” Post-Race awards ceremony within 20 minutes following the final finisher, custom printed T-Shirts, custom awards. COSTUME CONTEST Stars, Stripes & Stride Costume Contest This isn't just a race. It's a celebration. Show off your patriotic pride before the starting horn! Individuals, families, kids and teams are all encouraged to dress in their favorite Fourth of July attire. Whether your look is funny, festive or downright unforgettable, you'll have a chance to win prizes for the best costumes. Bring your spirit, your creativity and plenty of stars and stripes! Categories include: Best Patriotic Individual Costume Best Duo or Group Most Creative Creativity counts. Humor helps. Red, white and blue is practically required. AWARDS Awards will be presented to the Overall Male & Female Champions, Overall Male & Female Masters (40+ yrs.), as well as the top three (3) Male & Female finishers in the following 16 age categories: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ Awards will be presented within 20 minutes following the final runner