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

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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 the festivities, with a 5K race for adults and a fun Color Us Kids Run for children 17 and under. Registration is affordable at $35 for adults and $25 for youth, making this a fantastic opportunity for families to come together for a great cause.

Starting at 4:45 PM, attendees will be treated to thrilling demonstrations from local first responders, showcasing the heroes who keep our community safe. Food trucks will be on-site from 5 PM, offering delicious options to fuel your evening. All proceeds from the event support the First Responders Community Partnership, which provides tuition discounts for children of first responders. Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and the joy of giving back!

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, 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, NEWARK, WILMINGTON, AND MORE.

Food trucks will also be available starting at 5 p.m. Thank you for supporting them while you are at the event!

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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