Get Ready to Race & Crawl: The 2025 Dover Race Series Starts in March!

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March 8: Don't Miss Dover Main Street's Run Before You Crawl!

Spring is right around the corner, Dover! Get hyped for the 11th anniversary of Dover Main Street's Run Before You Crawl 5k road race & restaurant crawl, kicking off the 2025 Dover Race Series in epic fashion on Saturday, March 8! 🎉🏃‍♂️

Downtown Dover will be alive with energy as runners gear up for the race, and guess what? It's St. Paddy's Day Weekend, adding an extra dash of luck and fun to the festivities!

The action starts at 9 am sharp with the National Anthem ringing out, followed by a thrilling shotgun start. And this year, they're shaking things up with a new course location! Head 2 blocks north to 4th Street for a challenge-packed route. Prepare for twists and turns along the way, including the notorious Prospect Street hill to Washington Street. It's all about pushing your limits and conquering those obstacles!

After the race, keep the energy flowing because at 11 am, we're turning this event into the ultimate downtown St. Paddy's Day weekend restaurant crawl! 🍀🎉 With a $25 wristband, you'll unlock a world of deliciousness, including free appetizers and discounted drinks galore! Plus, keep an eye out for the elusive lucky leprechaun—he's quicker than the Energizer Bunny on caffeine!

And that's not all—every stop on the crawl earns you a stamp, and each stamp is your ticket to glory in our epic raffle! Dozens of downtown businesses are offering up their finest goodies, from gift cards to jaw-dropping prizes!

The moment of truth arrives at Fury's Publik House just after 3 pm when we draw the winners! But here's the kicker: you don't have to be present to win! So whether you're sipping a pint or chasing down that last elusive leprechaun, your luck could be about to change!

Dust off those running shoes, gather your crew, and join us for an unforgettable day of fitness, fun, and fantastic food! The 2025 Dover Race Series is off to a roaring start, and you won't want to miss out! Let's do this, Dover! 🏃‍♀️💨

https://dovermainstreet.org/race/

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