2026 Ten Sisters Race Series

About the Event

The 2026 Ten Sisters Race Series returns to Dewey Beach on September 12, 2026, offering runners nine distinct 5k races and one ten miler. Among the highlights are the 14th Summer’s End 5K and the inaugural Rusty Rudder 5K, both of which promise scenic routes along the beachfront. The series also includes longstanding favorites like the Dewey Beach Liquors 5K and the Highway One Companies 5K, ensuring there's something for every runner to enjoy.
The event concludes with the historic 50th Gary P. Lister Bottle & Cork Ten Miler/5k, a race steeped in tradition that attracts participants from across Delaware and beyond.

Races Offered

14th Summer’s End 5k

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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12:00

20th Dewey Beach Liquors 5K

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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12:00

23rd Outlet Liquors 5k at the Rusty Rudder

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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12:00

24th Dewey Beach Patrol 5k

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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12:00

24th Highway One Companies 5k

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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12:00

24th Penn State College Day 5k

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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12:00

3rd Rusty Rudder 5k

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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12:00

4th Community Matters Foundation 5K

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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12:00

50th Gary P. Lister Bottle & Cork Ten Miler/5k

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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12:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Dewey Beach.

thermostat Temperature

18.4° / 24.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.9° / 24.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 3m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:42

nightlight Sunset

19:07

About Dewey Beach

Learn more about the host city, Dewey Beach.

Dewey Beach is in the US state of Delaware. It is a beach town located along the Atlantic Ocean in Sussex County. In addition to beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, Dewey Beach is home to several nightclubs and restaurants along the bay, attracting famous acts and bands during the summer months. The waters surrounding Dewey Beach are popular for jet-skiing.