Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run 5K
Oct 17Newark, DE5K
Also a 5K, 1 mi from Delaware Down Syndrome 5K Run/Walk, registration open
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Build my planJoin the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware as we unite for a common cause and raise funds at our 2026 Delaware Down Syndrome Walk & 5K!
Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today!
Help us spread the word; all are welcome for our day of celebration!
Click here for arrival instructions and general event details.
5k participants are welcome to join us for our whole Family Fun Day, which includes a short Awareness Loop, performances, food trucks, and activities like face-painting, caricatures, balloon art, and more. No extra registration is required. The Family Fun Day takes place from 10 AM until 2 PM
Registration opens
Oct 12, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 17, 2026
Race day
Oct 17, 2026
Standard ends
Oct 17, 2026
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
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Oct 17Newark, DE5K
Also a 5K, 1 mi from Delaware Down Syndrome 5K Run/Walk, registration open
Oct 17Hockessin, DE10K, 5K
Also a 5K, 8 mi from Delaware Down Syndrome 5K Run/Walk, registration open
Oct 11Newark, DE5K
Also a 5K, 1 mi from Delaware Down Syndrome 5K Run/Walk, registration open
Oct 25Newark, DE5K, 1 mi
Also a 5K, 1 mi from Delaware Down Syndrome 5K Run/Walk, registration open
Straight-line distance
Oct 10Frederica, DE5K
Oct 10Dover, DE5K
Oct 11Lewes, DE5K
Oct 11Dover, DE5K, 1 mi
Oct 11Newark, DE5K
Oct 17Lewes, DE5K, 0 mi
Oct 17Newark, DE5K
Oct 17Hockessin, DE10K, 5K
Oct 18Wilmington, DE15K, 5K
Oct 18Frankford, DE10K, 5K +3
Oct 18Wilmington, DE5K, 1 mi
Oct 18Newark, DE
Oct 25Newark, DE5K, 1 mi
Oct 17Bear, DE12 hr, 24K +1
Oct 10West Grove, PA2.2 mi
Oct 24Wilmington, DE5K
Oct 24Wilmington, DE5K
Nov 7Wilmington, DE5K, 1 mi
Oct 6New York, NY1K
Oct 9Washington, DC
Oct 9Trappe, MD1 mi
Oct 10Baltimore, MD5K
Oct 10Alexandria, VA5K, 1 mi
Oct 10Elysburg, PA5K
Oct 10Ramsey, NJ10K, 5K
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