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Wellness
Fun Delmarva events to inspire your new year's exercise goal
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to exercise more? Putting an event on the calendar can give you something to work toward. Members of Team TidalHealth have suggested some of their favorite Delmarva races, rides and other athletic events. Some events are not yet open for registration for 2025, but most events are held on the same weekend each year, so check back when it’s a little closer for the 2025 date.
February
Algonquin 50k
Feb. 8, 2025
Jaime Rosevear, medical assistant at TidalHealth, recommends the Algonquin 50k. While the 2025 race is sold out, you could always put it on your schedule for 2026 and work toward this long-distance goal race, which is held on the trails of Pocomoke River State Park and starts and ends at Milburn Landing in Pocomoke City. She says: “The snack stations were amazing; I have never had food like this for a race, from candy to tacos. Very flat and the people were incredibly nice. If you are thinking of doing a 50k, this is the one to do.”
April
RunSBY Events
April 5, 2025
Holly Adkins, registered nurse at the TidalHealth Allen Cancer Center, recommends the RunSBY Events in Salisbury, which include a marathon, half marathon and 5k. Adkins says it’s a “flat and fast course with great community involvement.”
Coastal Delaware Running Festival
April 12-13, 2025
Sandra Palavecino, MD, medical weight loss specialist at TidalHealth Medical Weight Loss & Bariatric Nutrition, recommends the Coastal Delaware Running Festival. This race series in Rehoboth Beach offers a 5K, 9K, half marathon and marathon, along with challenges that include two races — one on Saturday and one on Sunday. She says: “Will offer a spring race with all the options, starting and finishing (on) the Boardwalk and running through the park.”
Color Run Festival
2024 event was third Saturday in April
Tamara Giles, clinical nutrition manager at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, recommends the Color Run Festival hosted by the Wicomico County Health Department in Delmar. And just because “run” is in the name, it doesn’t mean you need to run. Giles says: “I've had fun at color runs even though I walked, and this one supports suicide prevention.”
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May
St. Michaels Running Festival
May 17, 2025
Dr. Palavecino also recommends the St. Michaels Running Festival, which offers 5k, 10k and half marathon courses. She says: “Late spring, nice weather and fun small-town Maryland to enjoy after the race.”
June
SoDel Cares 5k Run/Walk & Non-Competitive Mile Walk
June 7, 2025
Joseph Kim, DO, FAAFP, medical director for TidalHealth Primary Care, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease and Nephrology in Laurel, says Cape Henlopen State Park is a great place to run. He also recommends the SoDel Cares 5k Run/Walk & Non-Competitive Mile Walk, which starts at the nearby Thompson Island Brewing Company. He says: “I enjoy any 5k held at Cape Henlopen State Park. The SoDel 5k in Rehoboth is fun with good after-race food.”
August
Lums Pond Triathlon
Aug. 3, 2025
Another suggestion from Dr. Palavecino is the Lums Pond Triathlon. This event in Bear offers Olympic and sprint triathlons, aqua bike events and relay options. She says: “Very fun event, (on) a flat road. Offers both sprint and Olympic distances, is in August, OK weather for the swim.”
Iron Furnace Fifty Bicycle Ride
2024 event was the fourth Saturday in August
Jen Brodie, registered nurse at TidalHealth, recommends the Iron Furnace Fifty Bicycle Ride, which offers 50-kilometer, 50-mile and 100-kilometer routes starting and ending at Furnace Town Historic Site in Snow Hill. Brodie says: “Quiet back road ride with great support. Can be hot in August, but great aid station stops, and post-ride food and beer await.”
September
Broad Creek Bike & Brew
2024 event was the third Saturday in September
Adkins also recommends the Broad Creek Bike & Brew. This bike ride starts and ends in Laurel and offers various distance options: 15 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles, 100 kilometers and 100 miles. She says: “This is held in September and it’s a beautiful course through the countryside ending with live music, great food and, of course, beer.”
Pemberton 24
Sept. 19-20, 2025
Rosevear suggests the Pemberton 24, which is held on the trails of Pemberton Park in Salisbury each year. She says: “This race is a 5k every hour for 24 hours; you can do all of them or pick and choose throughout the night. Great time to see how far you can go.”
Solo registration opens Jan. 24 at 7 pm and team registration opens Jan. 25 at 7 pm.
November
Bay Bridge Run
The 2024 race was the second Sunday in November.
Brenda Frantz, billing representative for TidalHealth, recommends the Bay Bridge Run. This unique 10k course takes runners across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Team TidalHealth had 62 people on its 2024 team. Frantz says: “It’s one of the only times you can go across the bridge on foot. The view of the water is awesome.”
Tuckahoe 25K
Nov. 22, 2025
Erin Dudley, pharmacist for TidalHealth Home Scripts, recommends the Tuckahoe 25K race, a trail race at Tuckahoe State Park, starting in the town of Queen Anne. Registration opens Jan. 1, 2025, at 7 pm and will likely sell out quickly. Dudley says: “Cool temps, awesome swag, falling leaves, stream crossings, and fresh churros at the finish! You can’t beat the vibe; it is my favorite run!”
Always check with your primary care provider before starting an exercise routine. If you're looking for a provider, TidalHealth has primary and specialty care providers conveniently located across Delmarva.
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