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21st Run with Santa 5k at Cape Henlopen State Park

21st Run with Santa 5k at Cape Henlopen State Park is a running race on December 13, 2026 in Lewes, DE, with an entry fee of $30.

Date
December 13, 2026 (29 days to go)
Price
$30
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

WELCOME TO THE RUN WITH SANTA 5K RACE INFORMATION

Join the Seashore Striders for this Christmas traditional 5k.  Join the Striders at Cape Henlopen State Park on Sunday, December 13th at 10 am for a fun 5k .  Run or walk with the Striders and take part in the traditional 5k Run at beautiful Cape Henlopen.  Don't forget to wear your Santa Suit!    NEW THIS YEAR...A COSTUME CONTEST...Dress in your Holiday colors and have some fun...

 

NAME:  21st RUN WITH SANTA 5K at Cape Henlopen State Park

 

RACE TIME:  10 am start

 

RACE LOCATION:  The race will start at the main beach parking lot. We will gather at the north end of the parking lot… Race packet pick up and post Race will be at the Birdwatch pavilion located just beyond the north end of the parking lot… signs for the main beach bathhouse parking lot.

 

TO BENEFIT:  TOYS FOR TOTS...raising funds for T0YS4TOTS as the Striders purchase kids bikes in parnership with Apple Electric.   Over the past 11 years over $18,000 has been spent through the proceeds of the Seawitch/Great Pumpkin & Pumkin Pie events to make kids smile on Christmas morning!

 

SPONSOR/HOST:  Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE

 

PRODUCED BY:  Seashore Strider Event Production Inc.

 

RACE ENTRY FEE:  

  • 5k Run/Walk
    • $30 through December 6th..."Early Bird Registration" at midnight
    • $35 through December 12th..."Pre Reg" at 11:59pm
    • $40 through December 13th..."Race Day" from 12am-9:45am
    • If using Universal or Entry Form...Mail entry form/payment by Tuesday to: Run with Santa 5k; 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE 19958
    • Make Checks Payable to: “Seashore Striders”

 

RACE COURSE: Beautiful course through Cape Henlopen State Park, through Ft. Miles & turning around behind the campground at the abandoned tower.

 

RACE TIMING: Seashore Strider Event Production will chip time the event using the Chronotrack chip timing system.

 

RACE AMENITIES:  Long Sleeve T-Shirts, a beautiful course, canned food drive...Cans can be dropped off at the Start/Finish

  • RACE NOTE...T-SHIRTS WILL BE ORDERED AT 12 NOON ON TUESDAY RACE WEEK....ANY REGISTRATION RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE ARE FIRST COME

 

SELF CHECK FOR SYMPTOMS
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Runners with any of these symptoms may have COVID-19 and SHOULD NOT attend this event:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

      

STATE PARK ENTRANCE FEES. . Please be aware that State Park entrance fees may be in effect as you enter so if you are local, please drive the car with a pass.  This has nothing to do with the race- if you enter the park you may be subject to a fee so be ready.

 

PARKING:  Plenty of parking in the Beach One/Bathhouse parking lot of Cape Henlopen State Park.

 

AWARDS:  Custom awards will be presented to the Overall, Master, and the top three finishers in the following 10 age groups for each event:

  • 5k...9 & U, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

 

ENTRY INFO: Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders” if using the paper race application online at www.seashorestriders.com

 

RACE DIRECTOR:  Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.

 

SEASHORE STRIDER STORE:  READY-SET-GOSHOPPING

 

WATER STOPS:    THERE WILL BE 1 WATER STOP ON THE COURSE IN FT MILES AND 1 AT THE START AND FINISH AREA.   


        
PACKET PICKUP & RACE DAY REG- RACE MORNING BEGINNING AT 8 AM AT THE HAWK WATCH PAVILLION

** If the pre-registration goes over 200 participants we may add a pickup the day before **

 

Events

21st annual Run with Santa 5k$30

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

50°

Typical Low

36°

Chance of Rain

38%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Lewes, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:10 AMSunset 4:39 PMDaylight 9h 29m

About Lewes, DE

City Elevation

25 ft

Nearest Airport

OCE

Ocean City Municipal Airport · 30 mi

Major Hub

PHL

Philadelphia International Airport · 78 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Days to train

Race
21st Run with Santa 5k at Cape Henlopen State Park
Date
December 13, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 21st Run with Santa 5k at Cape Henlopen State Park?
21st Run with Santa 5k at Cape Henlopen State Park is a running race held in Lewes, Delaware on December 13, 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 21st Run with Santa 5k at Cape Henlopen State Park?
Sunday, December 13, 2026 in Lewes, Delaware at 1 Bathhouse/Main beach. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 21st Run with Santa 5k at Cape Henlopen State Park?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

21st Run with Santa 5k at Cape Henlopen State Park

Dec 13, 2026

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