Public Invited to Experience the North Millsboro Bypass Before It Opens

Before cars begin traveling along the new North Millsboro Bypass, the community is invited to take part in a special event to walk, run, and bike this brand-new stretch of roadway. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is hosting a Charity 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., with all proceeds benefiting the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.

Supporting a Great Cause

The B+ Foundation is dedicated to helping children with cancer and their families while also funding vital research for childhood cancer cures. Participating in this event not only gives residents the unique chance to explore the bypass before it officially opens to traffic but also supports an important mission.

📍 Register online here: North Millsboro Bypass 5K Registration

Event Details

• 5K Run/Walk – Begins at 8:00 a.m.

• Cyclists Welcome – From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the road will open for bicyclists to ride the bypass.

• Location – Entry is through the new exit ramp from SR 30/Gravel Hill Road, about half a mile north of the SR 30/Gravel Hill Road and SR 24/John J. Williams Highway intersection.

• Parking – Cars will be parked along the new bypass.

• Race Route – Starting at the Hollyville Road and SR 24 bypass intersection, runners will go to the bridge over Fox Run Road and back.

🚫 Please Note: No dogs allowed (insurance liability), bibs are non-transferable, and no refunds will be issued.

Race Amenities & Awards

• Amenities: Event tee shirts and post-race refreshments

• Awards:

  • Top male/female overall

  • Top male/female masters

  • Top three male/female finishers in each 10-year age group (13 & under through 70+)

  • Top three male/female walkers

• Timing: Professionally chip-timed using the MYLAPS BibTag system by R2R Timing

• Results: Posted live during the race and available online after the event

About the North Millsboro Bypass

The North Millsboro Bypass project began in March 2023 and is scheduled to open to traffic in late September 2025. The project features:

• A two-lane, 2.8-mile connector road between US 113 and SR 24, north of Millsboro

• A separated multi-use trail for pedestrians and cyclists

• A new alignment spanning Fox Run Road, the Norfolk Southern Railroad, Millsboro Pond, and Gravel Hill Road, connecting to SR 24 west of Mountaire Farms

This new bypass is expected to ease traffic congestion in the Millsboro area and improve connectivity for both local residents and regional travelers.

Join Us!

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk, run, or bike the new North Millsboro Bypass before it opens to traffic. Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a day of fun, fitness, and community while supporting children and families impacted by cancer.

👉 Register today and be part of this historic moment in Sussex County!