29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2025
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Wilmington, Delaware
- Price $30.04
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and friendly competition at the 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in beautiful Wilmington, New Castle. This cherished event honors the memories of siblings Jonathan Bacon Smith and Wendy Smith McMillan while supporting their namesake financial aid endowment. The race kicks off the highly anticipated Homecoming Weekend at WFS, creating a festive atmosphere for participants and spectators alike.
The event features a thrilling 5K race starting at 8:30 a.m., along with a fun "Kids Dash" at 8:10 a.m., which is free for all children. Runners of all ages and skill levels are welcome, with awards given for top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female, alumni, faculty/staff, and multiple age groups. Each pre-registered participant will receive a stylish long sleeve t-shirt to commemorate their achievement. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, motivation, and a shared commitment to supporting education—see you at the start line!
The event features a thrilling 5K race starting at 8:30 a.m., along with a fun "Kids Dash" at 8:10 a.m., which is free for all children. Runners of all ages and skill levels are welcome, with awards given for top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female, alumni, faculty/staff, and multiple age groups. Each pre-registered participant will receive a stylish long sleeve t-shirt to commemorate their achievement. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, motivation, and a shared commitment to supporting education—see you at the start line!
Organiser's Description
This special race, run in memory of siblings Jonathan Bacon Smith 83 and Wendy Smith McMillan 77, benefits the financial aid endowment named for them.
Long Sleeve T-shirt for all Pre-Registered Persons
The race will kick-off Homecoming Weekend at WFS on October 5, 2025. The "Kids Dash" begins at 8:10 a.m. (free to all children) and the race begins at 8:30 a.m. The race is a USATF sanctioned event.
Awards:
Top Overall M/F
Top M/F - Alumnus, Faculty/Staff, Walker
Age Groups- Top 3 M/F:
8 and under,9-10,11-12,13-14,15-16,17-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80+
If you would like to sponsor this event, please click here. [https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=0185e9c6-c63a-411f-b8b9-5a1794020eaa&envId=p-hsPFC0lFnUGTGrBMir2GyQ&zone=usa] All sponsors who register by September 26 will be recognized at the event, listed on the long sleeved race t-shirt, and acknowledged in the winter issue of Quaker Matters magazine which is mailed to more than 6,500 members of the Friends School community. Early sponsor registrations (those received by September 26, 2025 with payment) will also be acknowledged on the event page on the WFS website.
See you at the start line!
Long Sleeve T-shirt for all Pre-Registered Persons
The race will kick-off Homecoming Weekend at WFS on October 5, 2025. The "Kids Dash" begins at 8:10 a.m. (free to all children) and the race begins at 8:30 a.m. The race is a USATF sanctioned event.
Awards:
Top Overall M/F
Top M/F - Alumnus, Faculty/Staff, Walker
Age Groups- Top 3 M/F:
8 and under,9-10,11-12,13-14,15-16,17-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80+
If you would like to sponsor this event, please click here. [https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=0185e9c6-c63a-411f-b8b9-5a1794020eaa&envId=p-hsPFC0lFnUGTGrBMir2GyQ&zone=usa] All sponsors who register by September 26 will be recognized at the event, listed on the long sleeved race t-shirt, and acknowledged in the winter issue of Quaker Matters magazine which is mailed to more than 6,500 members of the Friends School community. Early sponsor registrations (those received by September 26, 2025 with payment) will also be acknowledged on the event page on the WFS website.
See you at the start line!
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