17th Annual Indy 5K & Color Us Kids Run

  • Date Tue 19th May 2026
  • Time 5:30PM EDT
  • Location Newark, Delaware
  • Price $38.60
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 17th Annual Indy 5K & Color Us Kids Run on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Newark, New Castle! This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to join in on the action, with a 5K race for adults and a fun run for kids aged 17 and under. Registration is just $35 for adults and $25 for youth, with proceeds supporting the First Responders Community Partnership, which provides tuition discounts for children of first responders.

Starting at 4:45 PM, attendees can look forward to engaging demonstrations from local first responders, including law enforcement and emergency medical teams. Delicious food options from Claymont Steak Shop and DonutNV food trucks will also be available, making this a perfect outing for families and community members alike. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that combines health, fun, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE 17TH 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 RACES, PLEASE ONLY REGISTER/PAY FOR THE INDY 5K SO YOU HAVE A TIMING CHIP BIB.

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, NEWARK, WILMINGTON, AND MORE.

Claymont Steak Shop and DonutNV food trucks will be available starting at 4:45 p.m. Thank you for supporting them!

Races

  • Indy 5K

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Tue 19th May 2026 (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

    Tue 19th May 2026 (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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Location

1300 Paper Mill Road, The Independence School, Newark, 19711, DE, United States

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