Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!
- Date
- May 8, 2027
- Distance
- 5K Run Challenge · 5k Race Walk Challange · 5k Heavy March Challenge & more
From the Organizer
Come join us in this historic event along the scenic coastline of Delaware, our First State, to support our Wounded Warriors and Homeless Veterans. The event is OPEN TO ALL! Our vision is to bring our military and civilian communities together to build stronger relationships. The race will encompass trails on the beautiful Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, Delaware. All races start and finish at the same location.
ALL THREE RACES ARE USATF CERTIFIED
Beginning at the American Legion, Post 17, Lewes. Participants will travel through Cape Henlopen State Park and the historic Fort Miles. The event is divided into a 5k, 10K and Half Marathon Challenges. Participants are able to choose to compete in a Run, Race-Walk and Heavy March (Trail race with 15lb. pack).
Packet pickup will be done on Friday, May 7th, at American Legion Post 17, Lewes, DE (113 American Legion Road), from 5pm – 8pm. Between 6pm-8pm the Post will have a LIVE BAND! Food and beverages available the entire time. Come out, get your packet, hang out, and meet some our staff and fellow participants! DAY OF PICKUP! You can also do packet pick up the day of the event starting at 6:30am near the starting line. Opening Ceremonies are at 8:00am. The races will launch one after the other. The time is determined by the race timers (RACES2RUN). The Half Marathon will launch at approximately 8:15am, 10K launches next, followed by the 5k. PLEASE BE IN PLACE AT 8:00am.
5k - https://youtu.be/Ii4pTjKVvNA
10K - https://youtu.be/omFXv6_ftVU
HALF MARATHON - https://youtu.be/_gJ14b_SRg4
The event has three major components: Competition, Education, and Celebration. The race through the state parks and beaches of Delaware is a competition for all levels and will honor the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms in the Middle East. The finish line will encompass the other components. With the assistance of volunteers, a Middle East Historical Exhibit will be available for everyone to enjoy. This walk-through history will help connect our communities with the military members attending the event. Lastly, there will be a “Celebration of Warriors” with local vendors will be available from 8:30am – 3pm. Live bands will start at 10:00am and play until 3pm. Stay, enjoy the celebration, and connect with people, military and civilian, from across the United State of America.
Everyone pre-registered by May 3, 2026 will be guaranteed an event t-shirt at check-in. Everyone racing will receive a race medallion when they cross the finish line and will leave with the knowledge of participating in an event which truly supports and honors our Veterans! Our women and men deployed to the Middle East do not stop due to the weather; so, rain or shine (not to including weather which makes the environment unsafe to be outside), come out and enjoy our race and festivities. For more details and the rules of the race, check us out at Race4Warriors.org. On behalf of myself and our Board of Directors, made up of all retired Chief Master Sergeant First Sergeants, thank you for considering joining the Race4Warriors!
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CMSgt (Ret) First Sergeant Michael Bellerose
Race4Warriors Founder/CEO
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Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!?
- Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges! is a running race held in Lewes, DE on May 8, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!?
- Saturday, May 8, 2027 in Lewes, DE at American Legion, Post 17, Lewes, DE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!
May 8, 2027