The Seawitch 1/2 Marathon Classic starts at 8:00 AM, giving traveling runners a reasonable window to arrive in Lewes, Delaware the morning of the race. Held at Cape Henlopen State Park, the event offers a half marathon distance alongside a 16.2-mile option for those seeking a longer challenge. Entry fees range from $70 to $105 depending on registration timing. The race takes place in late October as part of the broader Seawitch Racing Festival Weekend, making it part of a larger event schedule in the area. If you're planning to race here, factor in travel time to the Cape Henlopen State Park venue at 1 Bathhouse Drive and arrive early enough to handle parking and pre-race logistics before the 8:00 AM start.
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 Note...Run the half & preview the Lewes section of the popular Rehoboth Seashore Marathon that will take place on Saturday, Dec 5, 2026. 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 Saturday- HALF-MARATHON HALLOWEEN CLASSIC NEW- Have some fun & run or walk in costume RACE TIME: Saturday's Half Marathon - 8 am start...Lewes RACE LOCATION : Saturday's Half- Cape Henlopen State Park, Main Beach Parking Lot, Lewes, DE. 19958 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: ½ Marathon Entry (Saturday) $70 through Sunday 10/11/26 at midnight $80 through Friday, 10/23/26 at midnight $90 Limited Race-Day Registration from 7 am - 7:50 am Make Checks Payable to: “Seashore Striders” Spooky Challenge (1/2 Marathon Saturday & 5k Sunday) $100 $90 ($10 discount for doing both) through Sunday 10/11/26 at midnight $115 $105 ($10 discount for doing both) through Friday 10/23/26 at midnight Spooky Challenge must be registered by Friday 10/23/26 at midnight Spooky Challenge Runners save $10 by registering for both events 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: Saturday's Half- Beautiful out & back "T" course through Cape Henlopen State Park ...Lewes Main Beach-to Lewes-To Rehoboth-to Lewes Main Beach. 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 RACE TIMING: Seashore Strider Event Production will chip time the event using the Chronotrack B chip timing system. RACE AMENITIES: Long sleeve 100% Cotton Pre-Shrunk Race shirts, cool custom awards, great courses, NEW costume contest on Saturday for the Half. FINISHER Medals to all runners in the 1/2 Marathon. RACE DETAILS: Half-Marathon Water Stops...(Saturday)... (6 Opportunities to use a restroom along the course) L#1...Start 0.0m & Finish 13.1 at the northeast main beach parking lot L#2...1.1m & 5.1m & 12.0m at the tower location L#3...5.9m & 11.1m at the Herring Pt location L#4...8.5m at the Rehoboth turnaround at Gordons Pond Half-Marathon Portable Toilets...(Saturday)...(5 Opportunities to use a restroom along the course) L#1...Start 0.0m & Finish 13.1m L#2... .7m & 12.4m...Ft. Miles Restroom L#3...5.9m & 11.1m...Herring Pt. Portable in Parking Lot L#4...8.5m...Gordons Pond Portable in Parking Lot RACE-DAY EVENT SCHEDULE: Saturday's Half Marathon Classic: 7:00 am...Limited "Last Chance" Race-Day Registration at Start/Finish area 7:50 am...Line-up & Final Announcements 8:00 am...Start of ½ Marathon Event 11:00 am...Course Closed at the 3 hour cut-off time COURSE CUT-OFF TIMES FOR HALF-MARATHON ONLY: Here are your splits to remain on pace to finish under the cut-off. 1m- 13:44 2m- 27:28 3m- 41:12 4m- 54:56 5m- 1:08:40 (check point) 6m- 1:22:24 7m- 1:36:08 8m- 1:49:52 9m- 2:03:36 10m- 2:17:20 11m- 2:31:04 12m- 2:44:48 13m- 2:58:32 The 5m mark on the return is only 1 mile from the start and the finish so we ask that you be at the 5m split by 1:08:40 (13:44/per mile). If you are over the 1:08:40 time at 5 miles we ask that you stop and walk back to the start/finish as you did not make the cut-off. We only pay to keep agencies (Police/Fire/Medic/Rangers) for so long and for your safety you must remain under the cutoff pace of a 13:44 min per mile which we feel is very reasonable for a half-marathon runner. Please know that this is not a "walk only" event. PARKING: Saturday's Half- Plenty of parking at the State Park in the main beach lot...Lewes AWARDS: Half-Marathon Classic Custom awards will be presented to the Overall, Master and large 4” medals to the top three finishers in the following 8 age grou
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When is 6TH SEAWITCH 1/2 MARATHON CLASSIC (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND) 2026 — Lewes, DE?
6TH SEAWITCH 1/2 MARATHON CLASSIC (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND) 2026 — Lewes, DE takes place on October 24, 2026. The race is held in Lewes, Delaware.
Where is 6TH SEAWITCH 1/2 MARATHON CLASSIC (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND) 2026 — Lewes, DE held?
6TH SEAWITCH 1/2 MARATHON CLASSIC (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND) 2026 — Lewes, DE is held at 1 Bathhouse Dr.; Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware.
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