29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Wilmington, Delaware
- Price $30.04
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in beautiful Wilmington, New Castle! This vibrant event honors the memories of siblings Jonathan Bacon Smith and Wendy Smith McMillan, while supporting a financial aid endowment in their name. Kicking off the exciting Homecoming Weekend at WFS, the festivities begin with a "Kids Dash" at 8:10 a.m., where children can participate for free, followed by the main 5K race starting at 8:30 a.m.
Participants in the 5K will receive a stylish long sleeve t-shirt if pre-registered, and there are numerous awards up for grabs! Categories include Top Overall Male and Female, as well as top performers among alumni, faculty/staff, and walkers, with medals awarded to the top three finishers in various age groups. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day outdoors with family and friends, the Smith McMillan 5K promises an uplifting experience for everyone. Don't miss out on this fantastic event—join us at the start line!
Participants in the 5K will receive a stylish long sleeve t-shirt if pre-registered, and there are numerous awards up for grabs! Categories include Top Overall Male and Female, as well as top performers among alumni, faculty/staff, and walkers, with medals awarded to the top three finishers in various age groups. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day outdoors with family and friends, the Smith McMillan 5K promises an uplifting experience for everyone. Don't miss out on this fantastic event—join us 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 24, 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 24, 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!
Races
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5k
Incl. $5.04 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$30.04
OPENS 21 APR 26
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