Race4Warriors Inc. 501c3 Nonprofit
MORE THAN A RACE! The Race4Warriors event honors our Middle East Veterans through Competition, Education, and Celebration. A truly incredible team putting on an historic event for our veterans. Enjoy our website and learn more about who we are. We will see you in May!
MAY 15, 2021
DUE TO COVID19 OUR FREE CONCERT, EXHIBIT, &
FULL MARATHON CHALLENGE ARE POSTPONED UNTIL 2022
THE 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON CHALLENGE COMPETITIONS ARE STILL ON!
MISSION
The orchestration of an annual Race4Warriors event to honor veterans who have served in the Middle East.
To provide support to our Wounded Warriors and Homeless Veterans, while educating our communities and strengthening their bonds with our veterans.
VISION
Connect education with community involvement to enhance our support of veterans who have served in the Middle East.
COVID19
IF THE EVENT IS IMPACTED BY COVID19 IN 2021, THE RACE WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY
AWARDS, T-SHIRTS, & COINS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE PARTICIPANTS UPON
COMPLETING VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS
OUR EVENT IS...
4 OUR MIDDLE EAST VETERANS
4 OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS
4 OUR HOMELESS VETERANS
4 OUR COMMUNITIES
4 AMERICA
Come join us in this historic event along the scenic coastline of Delaware, our First State, to support our wounded warriors and homeless veterans. The race will encompass four picturesque beaches. Beginning at the historic Parade Field, Cape Henlopen State Park. Participants will travel through the state park and race down the beachline, simulating marching on the desert sands of the Middle East. The event is divided into a 5k, 10k, Half and Full Marathon Challenge. Participants are able to choose to compete in a run, march or heavy march (15lb. pack). A "March" is a military term for "Race Walk."
The event has three major components: Competition, Education, and Celebration. The race through the state parks and beaches of Delaware is a competition for all levels and will honor the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms in the Middle East. The finish line will encompass the other components. With the assistance of volunteers from our local schools and military members across our nation, a Middle East Historical Exhibit will be available for everyone to enjoy. This walk through history will help connect our communities with the military members attending the event. Lastly, there will be a “Celebration 4 Warriors” with local vendors and live music from 11am – 7:00pm. Stay, enjoy the celebration, and connect with people, military and civilian, from across the United State of America.
Everyone pre-registered by April 1, 2021 and signed-in to the Race4Warriors event will be guaranteed a commemorative military challenge coin and an event t-shirt. Competitors registered after April 1st will receive a T-Shirt/Coin as supplies last. All competitors will leave with the knowledge of participating in an event which truly supports and honors our Veterans!
Our women and men deployed to the Middle East do not stop due to the weather; so rain or shine, come out and enjoy our race and festivities.
On behalf of myself and our Board of Directors, made up of all retired Chief Master Sergeant First Sergeants, thank you for considering joining the Race4Warriors Event!
CMSgt (Ret) Michael R. Bellerose
First Sergeant & Founder of Race4Warriors
schedule of events
Early Registration/ Packet Pickup
Crooked Hammock Brewery
36707 Crooked hammock Way
Lewes, DE 19958
THURSDAY MAY 13TH
1:00pm - 7:00pm
FRIDAY MAY 14TH
5pm - 7pm
saturday
may 15, 2021
same day PACKET PICKUP
Parade Field
Cape Henlopen State Park
Parade Field
7:00am - 8:30am
Race4Warriors Introduction
Presentation of Colors
8:40am
Races Begin
9:00am