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13th Annual Delaware Tech Run, White, & Blue 5k Run/1-mi Walk

Date
September 3, 2026
Distance
5K Run/Walk · 5k Run/Walk (V,1R,M,S) · 1 Mile Walk & more
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From the Organizer

We are hosting our 13th annual Run, White, & Blue 5K Run/Walk and 1-mi Fun Walk to benefit scholarships for veterans and first responders. Please join us on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and walk/run through Delaware Tech's Owens Campus in Georgetown. Race starts at 6 p.m. 

IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE RACE, YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT THE EVENT BY MAKING A DONATION.

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LOCATION
Delaware Tech Community College, 21179 College Drive, Georgetown, DE 19947

RACE TIME
6 p.m.
                                                                                 
RACE REGISTRATION
$30 through Sept. 2 - EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - $25 UNTIL JULY 17! 
$15 for Veterans, 1st Responders, Active Military, and Students until Sept. 3
$35 for all events on race day

***Pre-race packet pickup is at FINS Oyster Bar & Grill in Georgetown, DE, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 5 - 7 p.m.!***


 
RACE COURSE
The 13th annual Run, White, & Blue race is a flat and fast course through the campus of Delaware Tech.
 
SAFE RUNNING & RACING
NOTE- THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ALLOWED IN A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT...THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS...RD TIM-SS

  • BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE ON THE COURSE RIDING ALONG/PACING ANY REGISTERED RUNNER
  • BANDITS (NON REGISTERED) RUNNERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE IN THE RACE RUNNING ALONG/PACING ANY REGISTERED RUNNER
  • HEADPHONES/EAR PODS ARE DISCOURAGED WEARING IN BOTH EARS DUE TO SAFETY OF HEARING TRAFFIC 
    COURSE SAFETY
  • ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO RUN ON THE COURSE THAT IS MARKED WITH ARROWS AND CONES.   PLEASE STAY ON THE ROAD WHERE IT IS MARKED AND POLICE ARE STATIONED...DO NOT RACE ON THE SIDEWALK, RUN THROUGH PRIVATE PROPERTY, OR RUN ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD.   IN MOST CASES YOU SHOULD BE RACING WITH TRAFFIC.   (FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE COURSE IS MARKED WITH ARROWS & CONES SO RUNNERS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF WILMINGTON AND CHRISTIAN STREETS, THEN NO RUNNER SHOULD BE ON THE LEFT SIDE FACING TRAFFIC).  ALSO, WHEN THE RACE IS DIRECTED AROUND A CONE OR CONES, FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN CUTTING THE COURSE.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RACE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE EVENT.   THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER.   RACE DIRECTOR TIM-SS

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 t-shirts, custom awards, post-race refreshments, and a great post party at Delaware Tech.

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 age categories: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+. Awards will be presented within 20 minutes following the final runner crossing the finish.

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 Event Charity.  3. Transfer/Defer to the following year at the same event.  Thank You for your cooperation and 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

 

Events

5K Run/Walk6 PMRegister →
5k Run/Walk (V,1R,M,S)6 PMRegister →
1 Mile Walk6 PMRegister →
1-mile Fun Walk (V,1R,M,S)6 PMRegister →
Silent Participant6 PMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

83°

Typical Low

65°

Chance of Rain

38%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Georgetown Sussex Co Ap, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:33 AMSunset 7:31 PMDaylight 12h 57m

Host City

About Georgetown, DE

Population

7,456

as of 2023

Elevation

49 ft

Nearest Airport

SBY

Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport · 24 mi

Major Hub

BWI

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 77 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

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Race
13th Annual Delaware Tech Run, White, & Blue 5k Run/1-mi Walk
Date
September 3, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 13th Annual Delaware Tech Run, White, & Blue 5k Run/1-mi Walk?
13th Annual Delaware Tech Run, White, & Blue 5k Run/1-mi Walk is a running race held in Georgetown, Delaware on September 3, 2026. 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 13th Annual Delaware Tech Run, White, & Blue 5k Run/1-mi Walk?
Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Georgetown, Delaware at 21179 College Drive, Georgetown, DE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 13th Annual Delaware Tech Run, White, & Blue 5k Run/1-mi Walk?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

13th Annual Delaware Tech Run, White, & Blue 5k Run/1-mi Walk

Sep 3, 2026

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