Event info:
Pre registration closes at noon Wednesday, November 14th. You may register race day starting at 3:30 pm
Please be aware the 5k course is 3.5 miles in order to allow you to see all the Christmas lights.
5k timed run and 5k timed walk start at 4:30
5k run walk registration opens at 3:30
Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal
One mile fun walk- First Bus takes you from the Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal to the Cape Henlopen Park Camp Ground and drops you off to walk the Christmas lights.
Bus will take you back ti Ferry Terminal for party and Winterwonderfest Activities
One mile Fun walk Registration opens at 5:30 pm.
First Bus leaves the Ferry Terminal at 6pm.
Registration will remain open until 7 pm in order to allow time to board the bus and walk through the Christmas light display.. Last Bus to the Park to see the lights will leave at 8 pm.
Winter WonderFEST, Delaware’s BIGGEST Holiday tradition, is back for our third year of holiday season! Join us for our Grand Opening Weekend featuring Dashing Through The Show - your ONLY chance to get up close and personal with the dazzling Light Spectacular...and help us raise thousands of dollars to support Sussex County Nonprofits!
Join us on November 17 for ONE NIGHT ONLY to celebrate our opening! Before and after the race, our Christmas Village and Visit Delaware Ice Rink will be open for all to enjoy! Featuring an expanded Schellville, NEW crafts at Santa’s Workshop, and new games, holidays memories are waiting to be created!
Your registration includes your entry into the Light Spectacular, FREE T-Shirt, a cookie & hot chocolate bar, and free Bud Light for those 21 and over. Child registrants will receive 5 FREE Village Tickets.
Since 2016, Winter WonderFEST has awarded local nonprofits over $140,000 of support for capital projects and critically needed equipment!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Adult - 5K run or walk through our Light Spectacular Closed
Join a Team during registration!
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$35.00Oct 1 - Nov 15
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$40.00 – Day of event - Race day registration starting at: 3:30pm for the 5K : 5pm for the 1Mile
Child - 5K run or walk through our Light Spectacular Closed
Join a Team during registration!
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$20.00Oct 1 - Nov 15
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$25.00 – Day of event - Race day registration starting at: 3:30pm for the 5K : 5pm for the 1Mile
1 Mile Fun Walk - Adult Closed
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$35.00Oct 1 - Nov 15
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$40.00 – Day of event - Race day registration starting at: 3:30pm for the 5K : 5pm for the 1Mile
1 mile Fun Walk - Child Closed
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$20.00Oct 1 - Nov 15
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$25.00 – Day of event - Race day registration starting at: 3:30pm for the 5K : 5pm for the 1Mile
Event Information
Race Info
Please be aware the 5k course is 3.5 miles in order to allow you to see all the christmas lights lights
5k timed run and 5k timed walk start at 4:30
5k run walk registration opens at 3:30
Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal
One mile fun walk- First Bus takes you from the Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal to the Cape Henlopen Park Camp Ground and drops you off to walk the Christmas lights.
Bus will take you back ti Ferry Terminal for party and Winterwonderfest Activities
One mile Fun walk Registration opens at 5:30 pm.
First Bus leaves the Ferry Terminal at 6pm.
Registration will remain open until 7 pm in order to allow time to board the bus and walk through the Christmas light display.. Last Bus to the Park to see the lights will leave at 8 pm.
No strollers on 5k run walk due to safety but you can have strollers in the one mile fun walk.
Location
Cape May Lewes Ferry
43 Cape Henlopen Drive,
Lewes, DE 19958
Course
Starting and finishing at Cape May Lewes Ferry with tour around Cape Henlopen Park Holiday light show and back.
NOTICE: No dogs allowed due to insurance liability. Bibs are non-transferable. Please reference our policies page for more details
Amenities
-T-shirts
-Post-race refreshments
-beer for those over age 21
-spectacular holiday light show
Awards
-Awards to overall male/female
-Awards to top male/female masters
-Awards to top 3 in 10 year age groups 9 & under through 70 & over
-Awards to top male/female walkers
Timing
NOVA Timing Systems will chip time using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System
Results
Click HERE for race results. They will be posted online during the race and complete results will be posted once the race is complete.
Photos
Click HERE for race photos. They will be posted online later after the race.
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Barb Kursh
- barb@races2run.com