Due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, it would be best to make contact with the phone numbers, or visit the websites provided, for up-to-date details for the following events listed in these sections.
October 2
Ashley Furio Run and Walk, to benefit the Margaret H. Rollins Child Development Center at Children’s Beach House, Lewes. 9 a.m. Beginning and ending at the Crooked Hammock Brewery near Lewes.For non-runners, registration available for the post-run party only. Info: seashorestriders.com
Dave’s Dewey Dash. In memory of David Ashby, Dewey Beach, who died in October 2019 at the age of 28. 9 a.m. at the Rusty Rudder, Dewey Beach. Benefits the Dewey Beach Beautification Project, also in memory of Ashby. Info: races2run.com
October 9
Dewey Goes Pink, a 5K walk and run to benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. 11 a.m. at the Starboard, Dewey Beach. Info: races2run.com
October 17
Walk With Me Delmarva, a 5K walk and fun run to benefit Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Run starts at 3:45 p.m., walk at 4 p.m. On the golf course at Baywood Greens near Long Neck. Info: 253-1121 or easterseals.com/de
October 24
Mariner’s Bethel Trail Run, 7-mile and 5K runs as well as fun walks, to benefit Mariners Bethel United Methodist Church. Post-race party featuring lunch and live music. Meal tickets available for non-runners. At Camp Barnes near Frankford. 1 p.m. Info: 745-6899, 539-9510 or seashorestriders.com
Tommy Coveleski 5K walk and run. Benefits the Sussex Consortium in memory of Coveleski, who was a teacher there and who died in February 2016. 9 a.m. at the Rehoboth Ale House, Rehoboth Beach. Info: races2run.com
October 31
Sea Witch Fall 5K Classic. 9 a.m. in Grove Park, Rehoboth Beach. Virtual option available. Info: seashorestriders.com
November 6
Run for the Arts 5K, to benefit the Mispillion Art League. 9 a.m. in Bicentennial Park in Milford. Run goes along the Mispillion Riverwalk Trail. Info: seashorestriders.com
November 12, 13 and 14
Coastal Delaware Running Festival, featuring a marathon, half-marathon, 9K and 5K. 5K starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Dewey Beach Lions Club; the remaining races start Sunday at Rehoboth Avenue and the boardwalk, the marathon at 7 a.m., the 9K at 7:20 a.m. and the half-marathon at 7:45 a.m. Runners can also combine races for an extra challenge. Packet pickup is Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., or Saturday, 2 to 8 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, the location of the festival’s Sports Expo. Benefits several groups, including the Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation and Delaware KIDS Fund. Info: CoDelRun.com, (703) 447-5979 or (610) 613-4425