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Dewey Beach Patrol 5k

Dewey Beach, United States • 14 Jun 2026

24th Dewey Beach Patrol 5k

The 24th Dewey Beach Patrol 5k is a road race held in Dewey Beach, Delaware. This event serves as the second part of the Ten Sisters of Dewey Beach Race Series. The course begins and ends at North Beach Restaurant, located at 125 McKinley Street on the bay.

Participants can choose between two main categories:

  • 5k
  • Competitive Walking 5k

The competitive walking category is reserved for athletes who walk the entire distance; running or jogging is not permitted in this division. The event is chip-timed using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System. Results are tracked for various categories, including individual age groups ranging from 9 and under to 80 and over, as well as specific awards for the fastest Dewey Beach Patrol Lifeguard, the fastest team, and the largest team.

Amenities provided to participants include gender-specific tech shirts and giveaway items. A post-race gathering is held featuring food and beverages for participants aged 21 and over. Limited parking is available at the venue, with additional free parking at meters and on side streets until 10:00 AM. For insurance reasons, dogs are not permitted on the course. Proceeds from the event benefit the Dewey Beach Patrol. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Delaware Dewey Beach

Race information

Registration
5 km
5k Registration
Competitive Walking 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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