23rd Sea Colony Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026

The Sea Colony Turkey Trot is a 5K run/walk in Bethany Beach, Delaware, starting at 38994 Westway Drive within the Sea Colony community. This late-November, 9 a.m. race has a Thanksgiving-weekend atmosphere, designed for runners and walkers, not solely competitive racers. Now in its 23rd year, the event is listed on the Seashore Striders race schedule, connecting it to a beach-area running club active in Delaware’s Rehoboth Beach and Lewes communities since 1988. The course guides participants through Sea Colony’s resort neighborhoods near the coast. The format suits families, friends, local runners, walkers, and regular visitors to beach towns. The race also serves a distinct local fundraising goal: net proceeds benefit Special Olympics Delaware and the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company, assisting with athlete needs like training, uniforms, and equipment, while also supporting emergency services in the town.