2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K
Oct 18Wilmington, DE15K, 5K
Also a 5K, 1 mi from Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk, registration open
Aid stations, cutoffs and pacing in one plan, with the timeline your crew follows. Crew invites and race-day updates come with a Race Pass.
Build my planThis family-friendly event includes a 5K and Fun Run kicking off on the breathtaking grounds of Nemours Estate. The route will take runners, walkers and rollers through some of the stunning Versailles-inspired formal gardens, including whimsical fountains, towers, and monuments.
Proceeds from the event will support the Nemours Children's Compassionate Care Fund, which restores the health of critically ill and injured children wherever the need is greatest.
Participants of all ages will enjoy activities in the Runner’s Village, including music courtesy of our wonderful DJ, sponsor booths, an exciting VIP Kid Zone with games and inflatables, mascots, photo opportunities, food and refreshments.
We expect 1,000 runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes and their cheerleaders to join us and hope to see you there! Individuals and teams are welcome. All 5K and Fun Run registrants will receive a commemorative race shirt and finisher’s medal.
Registration opens
Oct 6, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 16, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 18, 2026
Race day
Oct 18, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 18, 2026
5K Run/Walk
Tier 1, then $35 from Oct 18, 2026
$30
One Mile Fun Run
Tier 1, then $30 from Oct 18, 2026
$25
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Oct 18Wilmington, DE15K, 5K
Also a 5K, 1 mi from Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk, registration open
Oct 17Newark, DE5K
Also a 5K, 12 mi from Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk, registration open
Oct 17Hockessin, DE10K, 5K
Also a 5K, 8 mi from Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk, registration open
Oct 18Philadelphia, PA5 mi, 3 mi
Also a 5K, 25 mi from Nemours Children's Health 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 17Newark, DE5K
Oct 17Hockessin, DE10K, 5K
Oct 18Wilmington, DE15K, 5K
Oct 18Frankford, DE10K, 5K +3
Oct 24Wilmington, DE5K
Oct 24Wilmington, DE5K
Nov 7Wilmington, DE5K, 1 mi
Oct 18Newark, DE
Oct 25Newark, DE5K, 1 mi
Oct 25GLEN MILLS, PA25K
Oct 17West Chester, PA5K, 2K
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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