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 to lace up your running shoes for the 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in beautiful Wilmington, New Castle! This heartwarming event honors the memory of siblings Jonathan Bacon Smith and Wendy Smith McMillan while supporting their financial aid endowment. Celebrate the spirit of community and camaraderie as the race kicks off Homecoming Weekend at WFS.
The day begins with the exciting "Kids Dash" at 8:10 a.m., which is free for all children, followed by the main race at 8:30 a.m., offering participants a chance to compete in various categories. From the top overall male and female finishers to age group awards for competitors from 8 and under to 80+, there is something for everyone! All pre-registered participants will receive a stylish long sleeve t-shirt. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a great cause and create unforgettable memories. See you at the starting line!
The day begins with the exciting "Kids Dash" at 8:10 a.m., which is free for all children, followed by the main race at 8:30 a.m., offering participants a chance to compete in various categories. From the top overall male and female finishers to age group awards for competitors from 8 and under to 80+, there is something for everyone! All pre-registered participants will receive a stylish long sleeve t-shirt. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a great cause and create unforgettable memories. See you at the starting 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 4, 2025. The "Kids Dash" begins at 8:10 a.m. (free to all children) and the race begins at 8:30 a.m.
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=9b9711fe-880f-4581-b6b7-85461f6575d0&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 4, 2025. The "Kids Dash" begins at 8:10 a.m. (free to all children) and the race begins at 8:30 a.m.
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=9b9711fe-880f-4581-b6b7-85461f6575d0&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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