Sun, Aug 23, 2026

12TH RBVFC FIRE FIGHTIN' 5K RUN/WALK

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 16, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 12TH RBVFC FIRE FIGHTIN' 5K RUN/WALK

The course runs through town on roads, looping out to the boardwalk and along the ocean before finishing back at the fire station. It is flat throughout, and the stretch near the water gives it a different feel from a typical neighborhood race.

Packet pickup happens the evening before at the fire station, so race morning can move quickly. The post-race scene stays at the station, with live music, games, a kids dash, and refreshments after everyone is in.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

240finishers

18:09winner

31:27median

1:15:01cutoff

Top 3: Matt Sparacino (18:09) · Lindsay Susi (18:30) · Mark Walchinsky (18:57)

The 12TH RBVFC FIRE FIGHTIN' 5K RUN/WALK has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles8/23/2026 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the 12TH RBVFC FIRE FIGHTIN' 5K RUN/WALK

Will I finish last at the 12TH RBVFC FIRE FIGHTIN' 5K RUN/WALK?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:27, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:15:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 12TH RBVFC FIRE FIGHTIN' 5K RUN/WALK a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 240 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 12TH RBVFC FIRE FIGHTIN' 5K RUN/WALK?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:09 while the median finisher took 31:27. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.