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Welcome to the 18th running of the Delaware Running Festival. On Big Freakin’ Deal (BFD Challenge)
behalf of the entire Corrigan Sports staff, we thank you for your support
of the Delaware Running Festival. We are thrilled to be bringing the event We have more than 200 runners paricipating in our Spring Race
back for its 18th year and look forward to the return of live racing! Challenge. The BFD includes finishing any race distance at the Delaware
Running Festival, the Frederick (Md.) Running Festival on July 11 & 12,
This handbook also includes important information that will prepare you
for the events and activities surrounding race day. If you have entered the and the Baltimore (Md.) Ten Miler on June 5. Runners who do so get an
Full Marathon, the Half-Marathon, the 4-Person Team Relay, the 5K or the extra medal to add to their collection.
Kids Fun Run, it is extremely important that you thoroughly read all of the
information in this booklet carefully. Schedule of Events
There have been plenty of changes (and re-changes) so it is important
that you read your Runner Handbook throroghly this year. Even if you Saturday, June 12, 2021 (Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park)
have run with us in the past, several things have changed and with all the Packet Pick-Up 10am - 5pm
time off from live racing, you may a bit rusty. Kids Fun Run 4:30pm
We will be sending all runners an e-registration email on Wednesday, June
9 by 3pm. Race bibs and timing chips will only be available for pick-up at Sunday, June 13, 2021 (Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park)
Tubman-Garrett Park on Saturday, June 12. Leg 2 Relay Buses Depart for Rockford Park. 6:45am
Our permitted COVID mitigation protocol requires some safety steps to Opening Remarks & Final Instructions 6:45am
help protect those not yet vaccinated. National Anthem 6:55am
Full, Half-Marathon & Relay Start 7:00am
For the safety of our unvaccinated participants, runners should consider: 5k Start 7:30am
•Wearing a mask in all gathering areas such as at packet pickup, before Leg 4 Relay Buses Depart for New Castle Elem. 8:00am
crossing the start line or after crossing the finish line.
** THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP
•Have a mask in their possession while participating in the race and
putting it on when running in large groups of unknown runners along the Official Host Hotel
course or while using a refill station. We are excited to be partnering
Runners will be required to: with the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Downtown Wilmington – Legal District
•Remain socially distanced a minimum of 3 ft apart while waiting with for hotel accommodations! The
your wave at the start of the race. The wave start will assist with social
distancing before the race. hotel is just 0.6 mile walk from the
start/finish line at Tubman-Garrett
•Carry their own water bottle during the race. We will offer refill stations Riverfront Park with the lowest rates
(water only) along the route with touchless spouts.
for the Delaware Running Festival.
In addition, the following policies will be implemented:
BOOK YOUR $109 ROOM HERE: https://bit.ly/2RSmyrt
•Spectators will be asked to remain socially distanced while they
cheer you on and we also ask them to consider wearing a mask when WALKING MAP TO START/FINISH AREA It is a 15 minute walk (0.6 mi)
approaching unknown groups of people. from the hotel to the start/finish area at Tubman-Garrett Park.
•Hand sanitizer and disinfectant will be strategically placed in and View a walking route map here: http://bit.ly/2uQoKmZ
around the event facilities.
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR ANY LAST
•We will have limited post-race festivities with no awards ceremony or live MINUTE UPDATES AND IMPORANT MESSAGES.
band. We ask that you remain socially distanced from unknown groups https://www.facebook.com/demarathon/
while you enjoy your two post-race beers and consider wearing a mask
while shopping in our merchandise tent.
A CORRIGAN SPORTS EVENT
Register Online Until June 11 Packet Pick-Up for All Races
Online registration will remain open until Friday, June 11 at 8pm. If you PRIOR TO PACKET PICK-UP: On Wednesday, June 9 by 3pm, you
know someone who still wants to run but has not registered, please will receive an e-registration via email that will include your personal
encourage them to do so. They will still need to stop by tubman-Garrett information as well as your assigned wave and a QR code. PLEASE VERIFY
Park on Saturday to pick up their race bib. They can also register in ALL PERSONAL INFO. If you find an error please email us immediately at
person during packet pick up hours. customerservice@corrigansports.com to make any edits.
If you do not get an e-registration via email DO NOT PANIC. Simply send
Pre- and Post-Race COVID Protocol an email and we will be able to help you troubleshoot your issue.
Our permitted COVID mitigation protocol requires some safety steps to
help protect those not yet vaccinated. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE bring a copy of the e-registration email with
the QR CODE. You will use this e-registration email when you pick up your
For the safety of our unvaccinated participants, runners should consider:
runner bib & shirt. You can print it out or show it on your smart device.
• Wearing a mask in all gathering areas such as at packet pickup,
This will greatly speed up the process for everyone.
before crossing the start line or after crossing the finish line.
• Have a mask in their possession while participating in the race and PICK-UP FOR A FRIEND: You can pick up for a friend as long as you have
putting it on when running in large groups of unknown runners along their e-card and QR code with you. For the sake of others in line, please
the course or while using a refill station. limit this to one additional bib.
Runners will be required to:
Relay members can pick up for entire team. Kids Fun Run participants do
• Remain socially distanced a minimum of 3 ft apart while waiting with
not count toward your limit
your wave at the start of the race. The wave start will help with social
distancing early in the race. BIB & PREMIUM PICK-UP: With your e-registration card in hand, either
• Carry their own water bottle during the race. We will offer refill printed or on your smart device, you can come to Tubman-Garrett Riverfront
stations (water only) along the route with touchless spouts. Park on Saturday, June 12 front 10am to 5pm. Here you will receive your race
In addition, the following policies will be implemented: bib and race premium. (NOTE: Relay runners will use a relay belt that can be
passed among teammates.)
• Spectators will be asked to remain socially distanced while they
cheer you on and we also ask them to consider wearing a mask when All participants must pick up their race premiums
approaching unknown groups of people. AT PACKET PICK UP. You will receive the size you
• Hand sanitizer and disinfectant will be strategically placed in and requested during registration. We will offer exchange
around the event facilities. bins at packet pick up. However, sizes are limited and
• We will have limited post-race festivities with no awards ceremony or there is no guarantee that your desired size will be available. No shirts
live band. We ask that you remain socially distanced from unknown will be distributed or exchanged on race day.
groups while you enjoy your two post-race beers and consider wearing
a mask while shopping in our merchandise tent. IMPORTANT- PLEASE DO NOT ask volunteers to provide a different size
as they have been instructed not to do so. This will ensure all registrants
Parking While at Packet Pick Up receive the shirt they ordered.
You can park at the Amtrak Parking Garage while picking up your packet.
We have arranged for discounted parking ($5) which you can pay by DO NOT FORGET YOUR BIB OR SAFETY PINS ON RACE MORNING! This
showing your bib when exiting the garage. The garage is located at 50 includes those who paid to have their bibs mailed to them. We did not
Rosa Parks Drive in Wilmington. There are entrances at MLK & King St or include pins in the mailed packets because we have had experiences
at French St. where the pins open and damage the shirts. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN
PINS.
Free street parking may also be available during packet pick up.
ThinTag Timing Prohibited Items
Adult participants will utilize the MyLaps ThinTag For safety reasons, please adhere to the following: no dogs, no
timing system. This system uses a thin computer strollers, no bicycles, no in-line skates, no roller blades, no wheeled
transponder that is built into the bib and stays vehicles (except pre-registered wheelchairs and medical strollers).
attached to your race bib while you run. Violators may be disqualified and removed from the course by a Race
On race day, runners simply secure the race bib to their shirts and they Official. This policy has been established by the USATF and is required
are ready to run. After crossing the finish, runners do not need to return for insurance purposes and the safety of all runners. Please do not
the tag and can dispose of it at their convenience. leave bags unattended. Report any unattended packages, baggage or
DO NOT Remove your ThinTag from your bib suspicious behavior anywhere on the event grounds.
DO NOT Forget your ThinTag Race Bib on race day - NO BIB, NO TIME
DO NOT Exchange your ThinTag with any other participant
Headphone Policy
The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this
DO NOT Cross the finish line twice or go back on any part of the course
race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all
participants, the Delaware Running Festival encourages a headphone-
NOTE FOR RELAY RUNNERS: You will utilize a ThinTag timing chip bib
free environment during the running of all its race distances.
attached to a race number belt which allows you to pass it between runners.
The belt can be worn while running and then removed and passed to the next Runner safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority for
runner on you team at the exchange area. Leg 4 Runners are required to this event. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race
return the belt after crossing the finish line. personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone. If wearing an iPod
Race Bibs or other audio device results in you being unable to hear verbal instructions or
You must show your race bib to enter the starting area. commands, approaching vehicles or course marshals on foot or on bicycles,
You must wear your race bib on the front of your body throughout you may be asked to relinquish the device.
the race. Runner’s Gear Check
Your race bib must be visible throughout the race so the Due to COVID social distancing rules required by our permit, we will be
official course photographers can identify you. unable to host a bag check this year. Thankfully we have secured discounted
Your race bib is also a ticket to all race activities! Please have your parking in several garages that are in close proximity to the start/finish area.
race bib with you at all times to assure proper access. We apologize for the inconveniene and hope that this runner benefit is able
Do not exchange or transfer your number to someone else. to return in 2022.
In order to help our Medical Team work more efficiently, please fill Safety First
out the medical history information on the back of your number.
We are working closely with state and local police units to provide the safest
Your bib contains tabs for your post race beers as well as your
possible environment for our runners and fans. Please leave bags at home
race premium. Please allow the volunteer to remove these tabs.
and allow extra time all weekend long for any added security measures which
may include bag searches and check points for fans and runners. And as
Official Photographers always, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING
Each runner will enjoy a free web-sized digital download to show off your
accomplishment online. Be sure to keep your race number uncovered
and in clear view. MarathonFoto will take official photographs along the Plan Your Race Morning Travel
course and at the finish line and produce a whole line of products featuring Please be mindful that area roadways will begin to close as much as 60
your photos. We recommend stopping your watch a few seconds after minutes prior to the race start times. We ask that you and your cheering
crossing the finish line so it may be possible to identify your photograph. section arrive early to avoid traffic delays and give yourself adequate time to
MarathonFoto will send you an email proofs with ordering information as park and get to the starting line.
soon as your photos are ready..
Directions to Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park Parking on Race Day
FROM NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY We have secured the following parking lots for parking on Sunday.
Runners will pay a discounted rate of $5.00 for all day parking in the
Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Follow
garages listed below by presenting your race bib at the point of exit.
the signs that read South to I-95 & Wilmington/Baltimore. Take I-95 North
Runners who fail to show their bib will be subject to the full parking fee.
(not I-495) to Wilmington. Use Exit 6 (Maryland Avenue/MLK Boulevard) and
turn right onto Maryland Avenue off the exit ramp. Follow Maryland Avenue 1. Amtrak Parking Garage: 111 S. French St.
to MLK Boulevard, turning right onto MLK. Access to Tubman Park is via S. 2. Train Station Parking Garage: 117 MLK Jr. Blvd.
Market Street or S. French Street (off MLK Blvd) and Rosa Parks Drive.
3. Del Tech CC Lot #4: 117 N. Orange St. (between Orange & Shipley)
FROM PHILADELPHIA 4. Barclays & Commonwealth Parking Lot: 100 & 101 West St.
Take I-95 South to Exit 6 in Wilmington, Delaware (Martin Luther King Jr. 5. Christiana Crescent Parking Garage: 101 West St
Blvd.). Turn left at the 4th traffic light onto MLK Blvd. Access to Tubman Park
is via S. Market Street or S. French Street (off MLK Blvd) and Rosa Parks 6. Lot K Parking Lot: 801 Shipyard Drive
Drive. Please do not attempt to park at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park or the
FROM MARYLAND (BALTIMORE/DC) Riverfront Market lot at any time as these lots will be closed on race
weekend.
Take I-95 North into Delaware. Stay towards the left, following I-95 (not I-295 or
I-495) to downtown Wilmington Use Exit 6 (Maryland Avenue/MLK Boulevard) Please be mindful that area roadways will begin to close as much as 60
and turn right onto Maryland Avenue off the exit ramp. Follow Maryland Avenue minutes prior to the race start times. We ask that you and your cheering
to MLK Boulevard, turning right onto MLK. Access to Tubman Park is via S. section arrive early to avoid traffic delays and give yourself adequate time to
Market Street or S. French Street (off MLK Blvd) and Rosa Parks Drive. park, check your gear and get to the starting line.
FROM WEST CHESTER
CAUTION: S. Market Street at MLK Blvd. and Rosa Parks Drive WILL BE
Take Concord Pike South towards downtown Wilmington. Take I-95 South to
CLOSED ON RACE SUNDAY!
Exit 6 in Wilmington, Delaware (Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). Turn left at the 4th
traffic light onto MLK Blvd. Access to Tubman Park is via S. Market Street or S.
French Street (off MLK Blvd) and Rosa Parks Drive.
FROM DOWNOTWN WILMINGTON HOTELS
Sheraton: Exiting the hotel garage on the back side of hotel, make a right
(one-way) onto W. 10th Street. At the corner, make a Left (one-way) onto N.
Washington Street. Proceed down to W. 2nd Street. Cross the traffic light,
go down the steep hill, make a left onto MLK Blvd and a right at S. Market
Street.
Courtyard: From the front of the hotel, proceed on North West Street until W.
13th Street. Make a Right and proceed until N. King Street. Make a Right and
proceed down King Street until MLK Blvd. Make a Right onto MLK and a left
at S. Market Street.
Please be mindful that area roadways will begin to close as much as 60
minutes prior to the race start times. We ask that you and your cheering
section arrive early to avoid traffic delays and give yourself adequate time to
park, check your gear and get to the starting line.
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The full, half marathon, and relay start together promptly at 7:00am. Our permitted COVID plan requires us to reduce touch points and
No one may start the race after these times. Our agreement with the personal contact with volunteers. Therefore, you are REQUIRED to carry
City of Wilmington requires that all participants be able to complete your own fluids and provide your own bottle. Water refill stations will be
the marathon in seven hours. Runners are also required to reach the located at miles 4.5, 8, 10.5, 12, 16.5, 19.5, and 23 These will feature
13.1 mile mark by 10:30 a.m. Runners who do not maintain pace are touchless water coolers which will allow you to refill your personal bottle.
encouraged to drop out of the race and report to the nearest medical tent Only water will be available. (No Gatorade on the course.) PLEASE PLAN
or waterstop to arrange trasport back to the Celebration Village. The finish ACCORDINGLY.
facilities for these races will close at 2pm with roads opening on a rolling
basis at the 16 minute per mile pace. IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE RACE WITH A FULL WATER
BOTTLE. There will limited access to refills at the start of the race.
Starting the Full Marathon, Half-Marathon & Relay
The start line is located on Rosa Parks Dr. just outside the Amtrak Dropping Out of the Races
parking garage. Once at the start line please find the signs denoting your If you need to drop out of the race for any reason, please report to the
assigned wave. nearest medical station or refill station on the course and inform them
that you are retiring from the race. From there, we make arrangements
WAVE START: Due to COVID spatial distancing protocol, we will to pick you up and return you to the finish area. Do not cross the finish
implement a wave start this year. Waves will contain no more than 250 line if you did not complete the entire race. The timing chip will record
runners each. Please maintain 3’ of social distancing throughout the an inaccurate finishing time. There is no need to return the disposable
wave processions. Runners will walk up to the start line, maintaining ThinTag timing chip.
distancing, then be released at the start.
PLEASE CONSIDER WEARING A MASK AS YOU WAIT TO START AND
Medical Information
The Delaware Running Festival Medical Team is a dedicated volunteer
UNTIL YOU CROSS THE START LINE.
group of medical professionals from area medical providers and New Castle
Waves have been assigned by the expected finish pace that you provided Volunteer Fire Department. There will be a medical station at the start/
when you registered. To ensure safe distancing, please start with your finish area in Tubman-Garrett Park, as well as on the course at Miles 2, 8,
assigned wave. REMEMBER, your finish time will be based on Chip Time 16.5, 19.5, and 23. In addition, we will have a team of EMT’s on bicycles
so you don’t have to worry about not crossing the start line with the first and ambulances throughout the course.
group. Medical Staff will have the right to withdraw any runners from the race
at their discretion should they appear in distress or at risk should they
Prior to the start, please find the colored sign that corresponds to the
continue running. To help our Medical Team work more efficiently, please
wave color indicated on you bib. These will start on Rosa Parks Rd. and
fill out the medical history on the back of your race bib.
continue into the park itself. Our plan is to get as many runners across
the line as quickly as possible while keeping within our permitted levels. Finish Line Runner Refreshment
All participants should line up by 7:00 am. The wave order is: Due to our permitted COVID mitigation protocol, only individually wrapped
snacks, bottled water and Gatorade will be provided at the finish village.
RED > BLUE > GREEN > BLACK > GOLD > WHITE
Runners will be provided with (2) complementary DogFish Head to
Thank you in advance for your assistance in making the wave start celebrate your accomplishments.
smooth for everyone’s benefit.
FOR EVERYONE’S BENEFIT, PLEASE START WITH YOUR ASSIGNED WAVE.
PLEASE ARRIVE WITH A FULL WATER BOTTLE.5K Course Map
5K 5K Amenities
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FOR THE 5K TURN BY TURN VISIT: https://bit.ly/3i7njYu Prior to the start, please find the colored sign that corresponds to the
wave color indicated on you bib. These will start on Rosa Parks Rd. and
Used Shoe Drive continue into the park itself. Our plan is to get as many runners across
BRING YOUR GENTLY USED SHOES TO DONATE TO THOSE IN NEED. The the line as quickly as possible while keeping within our permitted levels.
Delaware Running Festival is pleased to partner with local volunteers to All participants should line up by 7:00 am. The wave order is:
recycle or repurpose your used shoes. Bring your gently used shoes (running,
casual, dress, adult, kids) on Saturday and drop
RED > BLUE > GREEN
them off in the shoe collection bins at packet pick- Thank you in advance for your assistance in making the wave start
up. Your used shoes will be distributed to needed smooth for everyone’s benefit.
communities throughout the world (including USA).
For each bin of shoes collected a donation will be PLEASE START WITH YOUR ASSIGNED WAVE.
made to for Stand Up 2 Cancer. RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY THEIR OWN WATER.
PLEASE ARRIVE WITH A FULL WATER BOTTLE.Relay Route 4-Person Relay Exchange Detials
The 2021 relay course will run the entire marathon route with exchange Each team will be given one timing chip and a race number belt at pick up
points along the way. The course continues to run through some of the that must be worn during the race. Runners should pin the team bib (the
most scenic parts of downtown Wilmington with all races using the same one with the timing chip) to their race number belt. They will also recieve 4
route for the first 13 miles. The 2nd half of the relay will use the Jack additional bibs - one for each team member - to be pinned on their shirt.
Markell trail, the same route as the full marathoners.
Upon entering the exchange area, incoming runners should make sure
both of their race bibs are visible. A volunteer will announce the incoming
Relay Route Logistics runner’s race bib to the waiting runners via megaphone.
The relay consists of four legs. The relay exchanges will occur along the
marathon route. Some runners will be bused to and from their exchange Waiting runners will be stationed in a designated zone according to their
location; Others will start or finish near the Celebration Village and walk a team’s race bib. Incoming runners should know their bib number and look
short distance to/from their exchange. for their teammate as they enter the exchange area.
Each relay runner will pass the race number belt to the next relay runner
at the relay exchange point. Timing mats may be located just before or
just after the exchange area to provide a time to each leg of the relay. We
suggest the outgoing runner test that race bib is securely fastened to the
race number belt before starting. Do not cross the timing mat more than
once with your timing chip.
FOR A LARGER IMAGE VISIT: https://bit.ly/34qID33 EXCHANGE TIPS
Relay Shuttle Buses • It is helpful if waiting runners keep track of the race time and know
Legs 2 and 4 will ride a shuttle bus to their exchange point out on the approximately when their teammates should be entering the exchange zone.
course. (Leg 1 leaves from the start line and Leg 3 leaves from Orange • It is also suggested that teams wear some sort of identifiable outfit or
St. which is within walking distance from the Village area.) DO NOT MISS even carry a balloon which can be left with the incoming runner at the
exchange.
YOUR BUS. ALL BUSES will depart at the designated time. If you miss the
• Waiting Runners are also encouraged to assist their fellow runners by
bus you will have to make your own arrangements to get to the exchange. shouting all incoming race bibs.
All Shuttle Buses stage from the corner of N. Orange St. & E. 2nd St. • Do not cross the timing mat more than once with your timing chip.
6:45a–Buses with Leg 2 runners departs for Rockford Park.
Finishing the Team Relay
8:00a–Buses with Leg 4 runners departs for New Castle Elementary After Legs #1, #2 and #3 finish their leg of the course return to the
Buses will return runners of Leg 1 and 3 to Orange & 2nd Sts. once the bus Celebration Village area, they can enter the Runners Only Compound by
is loaded. These runners will then walk back to the finish line area to receive going under the orange finish arch. PLEASE STAY TO THE SIDE as not to
their medal & post race refreshments. PLEASE NOTE: Depending on your impeed other runners who are finishing their race. Once there, you will
finish position and the number of passengers on our bus when you load, you receive your finisher’s medal and have access to the food and drinks in
may not return to the village for some time. Please plan accordingly. the Runners Only compound.
RELAY MEDALS LEG #4 will finish with the marathon/half runners under the Finish arch
All four relay participants will receive a finisher medal. Medals will be and cross the timing mat with your team’s chip to record a time.
distributed as you enter the Runners Only Compound under the finish
Leg #4 Relay Runners MUST turn in their race belt at the finish line.
arch.FREE Race Day Photo for Participants Highmark Kids Fun Run Times & Distances
Each runner will enjoy a free web-sized digital download to show off Ages 8 -12 (Blue bibs) 1/4 mile run 4:30 pm start
your accomplishment online. MarathonFoto has earned its place as Ages 7 & U (Red bibs) 100 yard dash 4:40 pm start
the premier name in race event photography with over 35 years of
experience, a staff of over 150 professional photographers, and over Prior to the Kids Fun Run
3,000 races and counting. Participants will also have the ability to All fun run participants should pick
purchase an assortment of high-resolution digital downloads and up their race bib and their shirt at the
customizable photo products. Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park on Saturday between 10a and 4p.
PHOTO TIPS: Be sure to wear your bib on the front to ensure the Participants should stage with their age group at 4:15pm in the Kids tent
photographers capture your bib number in the photos and keep your located in Tubman-Garrett Waterfront Park. Groups will begin to walk to
race bib uncovered and in clear view. We recommend stopping your their respective start line together prior to the start of the race. Parents
watch a few seconds after crossing the finish line so it may be possible are encouraged to go to the start line with their children.
to identify your photograph. Be sure to stop by the finisher’s photo
station just after you cross the finish line to capture the moment! FOR A MAP OF THE KIDS RUN START LINES: http://bit.ly/2Il9qoz
Further, parents should fill out the medical and emergency contact
Awards information on the back of the race bib AND INCLUDE A CELL PHONE
Age Group Awards will be mailed in late June/early July once race results NUMBER so we may contact you if you become separated from your child.
become official.
For the full, half and 5k, awards are up for grabs for the overall male and
Starting the Kids Fun Run
female champions as well as to the second and third place finisher in both One parents of children 5 years old & under are
the male and female divisions. required to run the course with their child. A parent is
encouraged to run with their child, regardless of age.
Age-Group prizes go to the top three male and female age group finishers Races will start promptly at the time indicated above.
for the marathon and half-marathon in each of the following divisions:
19& Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35- 39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, Finishing the Kids Fun Run
60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+. For the 5k, we will add 16 & under and Upon completion of the race, the kids will receive a finisher’s medal once
17-19 division. they return to the Kids Tent. Parents are required to pick their child up
4-Person Relay here. The children will be released to the person with the tear tag that
Awards will be given to each of the top male, female, and coed teams matches their race bib. Look for the Kids Fun Run flags located near the
tent to meet your child.
Virtual Event Bag Race Day Weather & Traffic Information
All runners will receive a Virtual Event Bag prior to attending the expo.
In Delaware, the average temperature in Mid June at start time is 67
The Virtual Event Bag is an interactive, virtual “goodie bag” provided
degrees and the average temperature at 1pm
electronically to each runner. The bag features rich-media digital gifts, is 75 degrees. Races are held rain or shine.
coupons, games, and more from local and national race sponsors. It will Listen to 99.5 WJBR for the latest weather and
contain race tips, and even ways to get free stuff at the expo. traffic info on race day.
Check your email inbox for your Virtual Event Bag on Thursday June 10.
If there is lightning in the area, the race may be delayed or canceled. This
decision will be made by local safety officials based on the severity of the
weather. Safety of our runners is paramount.You can also read
