The 36th Last Blast Prediction 5K takes place at 1 Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware on September 5, 2026. Despite the race name, the event offers a 1-mile distance. The race starts at 7:30 AM, giving runners an early morning option before Labor Day weekend winds down. Entry fees range from $30 to $40. If you're traveling to the Delaware coast for this race, you'll find yourself in a beach town setting where accommodations range from oceanfront hotels to smaller inns. Since this is early September, the summer season is transitioning, which may affect availability and pricing at local lodging options. Book accommodations in advance to secure your preferred hotel near the race venue.
From the Race Organizer
RACE WEBSITE Additional race information can be found at http://seashorestriders.com . LOCATION 1 Grove Park Rehoboth Beach, DE. 19971 DESCRIPTION Join the Seashore Striders in Rehoboth Beach for the 36th annual Last Blast Prediction 5k Run/Walk. The race will start at the Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach at 7:30 am. The event will also present the Seashore Strider Summer Race Series awards. RACE LOCATION: 1 Grove Park, Rehoboth Beach, DE RACE TIME: 7:30 am RACE REGISTRATION: $30.00 Early Bird Race Registration through Sunday, August 23rd at midnight $35.00 Pre-Race Registration from August 14th-Septermber 4th at midnight $40.00 Race Day Registration from 6:30 am- 7:20 am at the Grove Park Registrations Processed by Monday, August 31st are guaranteed a t-shirt, however after the 31st it is "first come" 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 36th Last Blast 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; Last Blast 5k; 9 Gander Lane; Nassau, DE. 19958 Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders” TO BENEFIT: The Seashore Strider Youth Programs SPONSOR/HOST: Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc. RACE COURSE: The course will begin at 7:30 am at the Grove Park and will follow an out & back course toward North Shores & back. Please remain on the far right side of the road heading to North Shores. RACE TIMING: Seashore Strider Event Production Inc. SCORING: 5k..."Pretty Simple"...Predict your time during online registration and the top 20 closest to your predicted time wins the awards. For example...if you predict 22:40 and you run 22:30.5 then your difference is 09.5 seconds. Remember you are racing with no devices...iphones, watches, headphones etc...and NO LUCK! RACE AMENITIES: SWAG will be several items that we make available at all the Last Blast 5k such as series t's from the summer, long & short sleeve as well as SS swag. I will have several available and runners will have their choice of several items and everyone who Pre-Registers should receive some type of swag. Live Post-Race awards ceremony at the Grove Park as well as the Championship Series Award Presentation & A RUNNING GOOD TIME. AWARDS: Awards will be presented to the Overall Male & Female Champions, TOP 20 closest to your predicted time. NO WATCHES, iPHONES, TRACKING DEVICES, HEADPHONES and LUCK ALLOWED IN THE LAST BLAST 5K. 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 Seashore Strider Youth Running program. 3. Transfer/Defer to the following year at the same event. Thank You for your cooperation & understanding as some situations are beyond the control of the Seashore Striders. RACE DIRECTOR: Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc. tim@seashorestrider.com SEASHORE STRIDER STORE: READY-SET-GOSHOPPING
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When is 36TH LAST BLAST PREDICTION 5K 2026 — Rehoboth Beach, DE?
36TH LAST BLAST PREDICTION 5K 2026 — Rehoboth Beach, DE takes place on September 5, 2026. The race is held in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Where is 36TH LAST BLAST PREDICTION 5K 2026 — Rehoboth Beach, DE held?
36TH LAST BLAST PREDICTION 5K 2026 — Rehoboth Beach, DE is held at 1 Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
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