Plan on taking part in Fort Miles inaugural “Run Through History” 5K Run Walk on Sunday May 7, 2023 at Cape Henlopen State Park. The race’s start time is at 9:00 a.m. followed by a post-race party at The Overlook, the Fort Miles unique events venue overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The after party will be hosted by Big Oyster Brewery and feature light food and beverages.
Proceeds from the “Run Through History” 5K Run Walk benefit Fort Miles Museum. Fort Miles Museum shares personal stories of defending coastal Delaware by US military forces and civilians, and how their actions shaped and influenced community life in Delaware. The Museum is housed in a unique WWII coastal battery complex that served an important role in WWII, the Cold War period and beyond. The signature exhibit – the 16” “Big Mo” Missouri Gun, was in position on the USS Missouri when the Japanese surrendered and ended the war in the pacific.
“Fort Miles Museum is very pleased and excited to host this inaugural 5K Run Walk and we thank our event partners Delaware State Parks and Races2Run and all the event sponsors who have stepped up to make this great event possible,” said Jim Pierce, President of Fort Miles Museum.
The pre-registration entry fee is $30 (available until Friday May 5 at 12:00pm.) The same day entry fee is $35 and registration starts at 8:00am on the day of the race. Post-race party guest tickets are also available ($15 before May 7 and $20 on May 7.)
Event sponsors to date include Jack Lingo Realtor, Dewey Beach Lions Club, Orsted, Atlantic Liquors, The Meoli Companies, Community Bank, Carrie Lingo Team, The Starboard, Nicola Pizza, Bella Terra, Mann & Sons, Anne Cooch Doran and Richard R. Cooch. There are still race sponsorship opportunities available for area businesses. For more information and a sponsorship packet, please contact Kay Wheatley at Blessedat201@aol.com
