Sunday September, 21 2025

Nature: Paradise Grill Hosts 10th Annual Paradise Grill "Stop-Drop & Run" 5K Benefiting Indian River

Location: Pot Nets Bayside

The 10th Annual Paradise Grill "Stop-Drop & Run" 5K was held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 10 a.m. to benefit the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company. The race took place at Paradise Grill in the Pot Nets Bayside development in Long Neck, Delaware.

This course was comprised of a Flat & Fast track with two course options to choose from...both courses start at the same starting line and ¼ m into the race the courses split and you can go right to take in the "water" course or you can go straight to take in the "woods/off-road out & back" course. The courses come back together at 2.6 miles for a dash to the finish. Very unique and the only event in Delaware that does this to my knowledge

• 5K Woods Course - https://onthegomap.com/s/dms56b67

• 5K Water Course - https://onthegomap.com/s/j02aotfn

Event amenities included custom T-shirt, nice awards, beautiful course, and the best post-race brunch on the shore!

Award catagories included:  Overall, Masters, and top three (3) finishers in 10 year age groups from 9U - 70+

All results will be produced by the Seashore Strider Event Production Team - https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/117119/#resultSetId-585243

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was able to host a fire prevention booth and an apparatus display for Tower 80, Squad 80, and Utility 80-11.

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company offers a “Thank you” to the Paradise Grill and Seashore Striders for the invitation as well as thanking everyone for pursuing such a wonderful event.

A sincere "thank you" is extended to all organizers, vendors, participants and attendees.