The 35th Dave Reynolds Biathlon offers a 2-person relay format and a kids' mini event in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware on July 5, 2026. The relay features distances of 2 miles and 3.6 miles, combining duathlon and walking disciplines. The race starts at 7:15 AM from 1 Rehoboth Avenue. Entry fees range from free to $70.00, making it accessible across different budgets. This event accommodates both competitive relay teams and younger participants looking to experience a multi-sport format in a beach community setting.
From the Race Organizer
RACE NOTE- THE SEASHORE STRIDERS HAVE DECIDED TO UPGRADE THE SWAG FOR THE PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR IN HONOR OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A 30 X 60 TERRY VELOUR BEACH TOWEL. THE TOWEL WILL BE WHITE IN COLOR WITH EITHER RED PRINT OR BLUE PRINT OR A COMBO OF BOTH. WE FELT THIS IS THE YEAR TO SPEND A BIT EXTRA ON THE SWAG FOR OUR 250TH CELEBRATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION. RACE DIRECTOR TIM-SS The Race is OPEN for 2026 "CONTINUED" NEW LOCATION FOR 2026 Join the Seashore Striders & the Rehoboth Beach Patrol for the 35th running of the popular Rehoboth Biathlon. The event is named in memory of the late Dave Reynolds, a former member of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol family who died tragically in a surfing accident in the spring of 2003. Join us as we remember Dave, TC, Jake and all the others we have lost that are a part of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol Family, PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP Saturday, July 4th from 12 pm - 2 pm at the Grove Park located just over the drawbridge on the left heading into Rehoboth Beach. Please make every effort to pick up your bib & t-shirt the day before. We are trying to eliminate any pickup on race morning. Thank You! NAME: 35th Dave Reynolds Biathlon, 2-person Relay & Kid's Mini Biathlon NEW & Continued in 2026- . A New Youth Biathlon for kid's 12 & under will be held just before the main event. We will gather the kid's on the beach at REHOBOTH AVE. at 7:15 am for a 7:20 am start. The kid's will go approx. 100 yds in the water (50yd out & 50yd back) followed by a 400 yd beach run (200yd out & 200 yd back). There will be no entry fee for this event, however the athletes must still register online. No t-shirts, but medals to all finishers. Deadline for registration will be Sat. July 4th at 2 pm...(close of packet pick-up) RACE TIME: 8 a.m. start ... The traditional walk to the start will begin at 7:45 a.m. following a mandatory athletes meeting on the boardwalk at 7:30 a.m. RACE LOCATION : CONTINUED THIS YEAR AT REHOBOTH AVE & BOARDWALK at 1 REHOBOTH AVE; Rehoboth Beach, DE. 19971 TO BENEFIT: The Dave Reynolds Scholarship awarded annually to a RBP Guard SPONSOR/HOST: The Rehoboth Beach Patrol & The Seashore Striders PRODUCED BY: Seashore Strider Event Production Inc. RACE REGISTRATION: Located at www.seashorestriders.com which will link you to this race page. The online link is at the top of this page. EARLY BIRD Individual Biathlon.-$60 through Sunday 6/21/26 at midnight Biathlon Relay-$30 (per person) through Sunday 6/21/26 at midnight PRE-REGISTRATION Individual Biathlon.-$70 through Saturday 7/4/26 at 2 pm (the close of packet pickup) Biathlon Relay-$35 (per person) through Saturday 7/4/26 at 2 pm (the close of packet pickup) (No Race Registration on Sunday) Youth Biathlon- FREE...t-shirt/TOWEL is not included with this registration...Registration closes on Saturday 7/4/26 at 2 pm (the close of packet pickup) If using Universal or Entry Form at seashorestriders.com...Mail entry form/payment to: Dave Reynolds Biathlon; 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE. 19958 Make Checks out to "Seashore Striders" RACE COURSE: 1/2 mile Ocean swim with the current followed by an out & back run to North Shores & back. RACE TIMING: Seashore Strider Event Production will chip time the event using the Chronotrack chip timing system. RACE AMENITIES: RACE NOTE- THE SEASHORE STRIDERS HAVE DECIDED TO UPGRADE THE SWAG FOR THE PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR IN HONOR OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A 30 X 60 TERRY VELOUR BEACH TOWEL. THE TOWEL WILL BE WHITE IN COLOR WITH EITHER RED PRINT OR BLUE PRINT OR A COMBO OF BOTH. WE FELT THIS IS THE YEAR TO SPEND A BIT EXTRA ON THE SWAG FOR OUR 250TH CELEBRATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION. RACE DIRECTOR TIM-SS 230 ARE ORDERED- 1ST COME... RACE DETAILS: · individual Biathlon...Open division (male/female) · Relay Biathlon Teams (note: each relay member must register individually) 2 Male, 2 Female, 2 Co-Ed, 2 Youth (both athletes must be 13U to qualify for Youth) Relay...1st participant will swim & 2nd participant will run PARKING: Plenty of parking in the following locations: Baltimore Avenue Rehoboth Avenue Wilmington Avenue AWARDS: Custom awards will be presented to the Overall, Master, and the top three finishers in the following age groups for each event: Individual Biathlon...13 & U, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Relay...Top 5 teams in the Male, Female, Co-Ed, Youth Divisions New Kid's Biathlon...No Awards- Medals to all finishers. Dave Reynolds SPIRIT Award...Top RBP Finisher ENTRY INFO: Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders” if using the Universal Entry Form that is located at seashorestriders.com REFUNDS/DEFERRAL: The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy, however we make every possible attempt to please our client with the following options: 1. Transfer to a future Seashore Strider owned event of equal value before the end of the current year. 2. Donate your entry fee to the charity associated with the event or to the Se
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35TH DAVE REYNOLDS BIATHLON, 2-PERSON RELAY & Kid’s Mini Biathlon 2026 — Rehoboth Beach, DE takes place on July 5, 2026. The race is held in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
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35TH DAVE REYNOLDS BIATHLON, 2-PERSON RELAY & Kid’s Mini Biathlon 2026 — Rehoboth Beach, DE is held at 1 REHOBOTH Avenue in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
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