About the race
Rylie's Smile Foundation celebrates its 11th anniversary with the Turkey Escape 5k & 1 Mile on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026, in Rehoboth Beach, DE.
All proceeds support the needs of Rylie's Smile Foundation children who are suffering from a severe lifelong or terminal diagnosis.
Post-race
- Post-race refreshments provided by Ladies Auxiliary #17
- Free beer and seltzers for those 21 and up
- Visit the Gilstead Drone Works booth to view race drone footage of your group
Pre-race events
Wednesday, November 25
- 4pm to 7pm: Packet pick-up and pre-race live music by Catch The Drift, at Thompson Island Brewing Company's Beer Garden
- Silent auction with lots of fun items for all ages
Race morning schedule
Thanksgiving Day, November 26
- 8am: Day-of registration and packet pick-up open, at Thompson Island Brewing Company
- 8:45am: Free 9 & under Kiddie K start (medals and goodies for all Kiddie K registrants)
- 9am: 5k & 1 Mile start
Parking
Ample free parking at the event.
Awards and prizes
- Overall, masters and largest fundraising group: Turkey-themed trophies and gift cards from The Lighthouse in Dewey Beach, Delaware
- First, second and third place in age categories: Turkey medals
- Race winners can pick up Thanksgiving-themed trophies and medals at the Race Result Kiosk if they cannot stay for the post-race party
- Turkey Costume Contest: winners judged by Ernie Lopez and Pete Schwartzkopf; top 3 winners receive a pie
Shirts
The first 400 registered participants receive a cotton long sleeve Turkey Escape shirt. Availability is first come, first served, and shirts cannot be guaranteed for those who register late.
The course
1 Mile5 kmKiddie K (9yrs and under)
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