Dogfish Dash

Dogfish Dash

Dogfish Dash

( 8 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Lewes,
    Delaware,
    United States
  • September
  • 6 miles/10K, Other
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Vanessa Junkin

Salisbury, Maryland, United States
54 91
2019
"Love this race! Sign up early if you want to run! "
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Vanessa Junkin's thoughts:

This was my seventh year participating in the Dogfish Dash, and I had a great time! The course is an "off-centered" distance of an 8K (almost five miles). It starts and ends at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware, and takes runners through residential areas, around a field and through the small town. It's mostly flat, although there is at least one noticeable hill, at least for someone from a flat area (like me).

Swag is always awesome for this race! This year, it was a long-sleeved shirt and reusable orange Chico Bag. Runners also get a reusable plastic water bottle at the finish. There was also a reusable spork being given out, but the food lines were so long that I didn't get one.

Although this race is at the end of September, it's always hot, and I was thankful for the three water stations on the course, stopping at all of them.

Scenery is pretty basic — nothing amazing, but it's a nice run.

There isn't really an expo. There is no race-day packet pickup, and my boyfriend picked up my packet the day before because I had another commitment.

Parking can be tough, as the on-site parking fills up quickly, but we found a close spot this year. Plan to arrive earlier than you think you need to.

This race is well-organized. I took off one star just because the food lines were so long that I didn't end up getting any of the free food (I did buy some doughnuts). Another food line would definitely help. There was also an isolated problem with my results not showing up initially, but I contacted someone, and that was resolved.

Runners get three beers with entry (cans this year), and the lines for those were much shorter than the food lines.

If you're interested in registering, registration usually opens in April and sells out quickly. This year, it was open longer than usual (there have been years when it's been a few minutes).

This is a fun race, and some people come in costumes, as well! It benefits The Nature Conservancy's Delaware Chapter.

Read my blog recap on She Runs by the Seashore here: https://sherunsbytheseashore.com/2019/10/15/my-seventh-dogfish-dash-was-fun-as-always/

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