Rylie’s Smile Turkey Escape 5k & 1m

Running1 Mile5 kmKiddie K (9yrs and under)Open
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Rehoboth Beach, DE, USA
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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)

Location

Rehoboth Beach, DE, USA Open in Google Maps

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Nov 26, 2026
Rylie’s Smile Turkey Escape 5k & 1m
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