16th Annual Indy 5K & Color Us Kids Run
- Date Thu 29th May 2025
- Time 5:30PM EDT
- Location Newark, Delaware
- Price $38.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant and energetic day at the 16th Annual Indy 5K & Color Us Kids Run on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Newark, New Castle! This exciting event features a 5K race for adults and a fun-filled Color Us Kids Run for youth aged 17 and under. With registration priced at $35 for adults and $25 for youth, participants can enjoy a fantastic day while supporting a great cause. Race proceeds will benefit the First Responders Community Partnership, which offers tuition discounts to children of first responders, ensuring that those who serve our community are recognized and supported.
The festivities kick off at 4:45 P.M., featuring demonstrations from local first responders, including representatives from the State of Delaware, New Castle County, University of Delaware, and more. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and a splash of color as we come together to celebrate our heroes and promote active living. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference!
The festivities kick off at 4:45 P.M., featuring demonstrations from local first responders, including representatives from the State of Delaware, New Castle County, University of Delaware, and more. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and a splash of color as we come together to celebrate our heroes and promote active living. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL INDY 5K & COLOR US KIDS FUN RUN, PRESENTED BY DELAWARE ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS.
_REGISTRATION PRICES PER RACE:_
_$35.00 FOR ADULTS_
_*$25.00 FOR YOUTH 17 AND UNDER_
_*R__EGISTRATION PRICE WILL CHANGE ON THE FORM ONCE THE BIRTHDAY IS ENTERED FOR THE PARTICIPANT._
If you want to participate in both, please only register and pay for the Indy 5K.
ALL RACE PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE FIRST RESPONDERS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP [https://www.theindependenceschool.org/admission/tuition-affordability/first-responders-community-partnership] OFFERING TUITION DISCOUNTS TO CHILDREN OF FIRST RESPONDERS.
As a school whose mission it is to inspire citizenship in its students, Independence is proud to support those who are inspired to serve as first responders for our community. Students who have one or both parents who are actively employed full-time as first responders in law enforcement, fire protection, in a capacity as an emergency medical technician (EMT) or in the armed forces, are eligible to receive a discount towards tuition during each year of enrollment.
Please contact Michele Harra, Director of Advancement & Enrollment Management, 302-239-0332 for more information on the First Responders Community Partnership and the admission process.
STARTING AT 4:45 P.M., ENJOY DEMONSTRATIONS FROM FIRST RESPONDERS IN ATTENDANCE INCLUDING THE STATE OF DELAWARE, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, HOCKESSIN, NEWARK, WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, NEWPORT, MIDDLETOWN AND MORE.
_REGISTRATION PRICES PER RACE:_
_$35.00 FOR ADULTS_
_*$25.00 FOR YOUTH 17 AND UNDER_
_*R__EGISTRATION PRICE WILL CHANGE ON THE FORM ONCE THE BIRTHDAY IS ENTERED FOR THE PARTICIPANT._
If you want to participate in both, please only register and pay for the Indy 5K.
ALL RACE PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE FIRST RESPONDERS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP [https://www.theindependenceschool.org/admission/tuition-affordability/first-responders-community-partnership] OFFERING TUITION DISCOUNTS TO CHILDREN OF FIRST RESPONDERS.
As a school whose mission it is to inspire citizenship in its students, Independence is proud to support those who are inspired to serve as first responders for our community. Students who have one or both parents who are actively employed full-time as first responders in law enforcement, fire protection, in a capacity as an emergency medical technician (EMT) or in the armed forces, are eligible to receive a discount towards tuition during each year of enrollment.
Please contact Michele Harra, Director of Advancement & Enrollment Management, 302-239-0332 for more information on the First Responders Community Partnership and the admission process.
STARTING AT 4:45 P.M., ENJOY DEMONSTRATIONS FROM FIRST RESPONDERS IN ATTENDANCE INCLUDING THE STATE OF DELAWARE, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, HOCKESSIN, NEWARK, WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, NEWPORT, MIDDLETOWN AND MORE.
Races
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Indy 5K
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 29th May 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$38.60
Race is on campus and will include running on mixed surfaces and terrain. -
Color Us Kids Run
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 29th May 2025 (5:30PM EDT)
$38.60
Participants will be sprayed with color powder during the run. Sunglasses will be provided for all participants. We recommend wearing a white or light color shirt for the race so the powder is visible. Color powders are made with completely natural ingredients that pose no risk. They are U.S. FDA approved. Most clothing and surfaces can be cleaned using water as the color powder is made of washable dyes.
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