Paradise Grill Hosts 10th Annual Stop, Drop & Run 5k to benefit the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company

Come Join Us In The Fun!

The 10th annual Paradise Grill "Stop-Drop & Run" 5K will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, to benefit the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company. The race, produced by Seashore Striders Event Production, will start at 10 a.m. at Paradise Grill in Long Neck, Delaware.

Race details:  https://seashorestriders.com/race-schedule/10th-paradise-grill-stop-drop-run-5klongneck-de

• Location: Paradise Grill, 27344 Bay Rd, Long Neck, DE.

• Courses: Participants can choose between two separate courses that start together but split after a quarter-mile: one "water" course and one "woods/off-road out & back" course.

• Registration:

  • Pre-registration: $30 through Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 10 p.m.

  • Race day: $35, available from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

  • Registration Link - https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/LongNeck/ParadiseGrill5k.

  • Registration options: You can register online through RunSignup or by mail-in form, which can be downloaded from the Seashore Striders website.

• Amenities: All participants receive a custom t-shirt and are invited to a post-race brunch.

• Awards: Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners, masters winners, and the top three finishers in 10-year age groups.

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company will host an apparatus display, fire prevention booth and fire company paraphernalia for sale.

Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.  It is great exercise!

A 5k walk or run is great exercise, providing significant cardiovascular benefits for heart and lung health, weight management, bone strengthening, and mood improvement. While running burns more calories in a shorter time and boosts aerobic fitness more, walking is a lower-impact, sustainable activity with fewer risks of injury. The best choice depends on your personal health goals, physical condition, and preferences. 

Benefits of a 5k Walk or Run

• Improved Heart Health:

Both walking and running can lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

• Weight Management:

Regular physical activity helps in managing weight, which in turn reduces stress on the joints and bones.

• Bone Strengthening:

Weight-bearing exercise strengthens bones and can reduce the risk of conditions like osteoporosis.

• Mood Enhancement:

Exercise helps to boost mood, ease stress, and increase confidence.

• Mental Benefits:

Both walking and running can improve memory, thinking ability, and reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Walking vs. Running a 5k

1. Running:

• Benefits: Burns more calories in a shorter amount of time and is more effective at increasing VO2 max (a measure of cardiovascular fitness).

• Risks: Higher risk of high-impact injuries such as runner's knee and shin splints due to greater ground reaction forces on joints.

2. Walking:

• Benefits: Lower-impact, which is safer for joints and has a lower risk of injury. A brisk 5k walk is sustainable for long-term fitness.

• Considerations: Takes more time to burn the same amount of calories as running a 5k.