Back to School 5K

  • Date Fri 5th September 2025
  • Time 6:30PM EDT
  • Location Newark, Delaware
  • Price $28.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the exciting Back to School 5K on Friday, September 5th, 2025, in Newark, New Castle! This vibrant event, hosted by the Police Athletic League of Delaware, is a fantastic opportunity for families and individuals of all ages to kick off the new school year with energy and enthusiasm. Participants will enjoy a lively 5K run/walk, perfect for all fitness levels, while surrounded by the uplifting spirit of community.

Join us for a day filled with music, refreshments, and post-race festivities that will delight the entire family. This event also offers a unique chance to connect with PAL kids, officers, and staff, as well as the NCC Mounted Police. Plus, your participation will make a meaningful impactβ€”don’t forget to bring donations of back-to-school supplies, from backpacks to notebooks, to help ensure every child in the program is set up for success this academic year. Let's come together to support our community and make a difference!

Organiser's Description

MALE SIGNFEMALE SIGN PAL OF DELAWARE 5K RUN/WALK: BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!
LACE UP FOR OUR KIDS! PENCIL

JOIN THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF DELAWARE FOR OUR BACK TO SCHOOL 5K RUN/WALKA FUN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT TO KICK OFF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR WITH ENERGY, EXCITEMENT, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT!



EACH DAY, PAL SERVES OVER 300 KIDS IN OUR FREE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, HELPING THEM LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. AS WE DIVE INTO A NEW ACADEMIC YEAR, WE WANT TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD HAS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEEDAND YOU CAN HELP!


WHAT TO EXPECT:

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A LIVELY 5K RUN/WALK SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES & FITNESS LEVELS

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MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS, AND POST-RACE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET OUR PAL KIDS, OFFICERS, AND STAFF AND NCC MOUNTED POLICE

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A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT IN YOUR COMMUNITY



BRING A DONATION!
WERE COLLECTING BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIESFROM BACKPACKS TO PENCILS TO NOTEBOOKSTO MAKE SURE EVERY PAL CHILD IS READY FOR THE YEAR AHEAD. LETS SET THEM UP FOR SUCCESS TOGETHER!

Races

  • Back to School 5K

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 5th September 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    $28.00

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Location

2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, 19702, DE, United States

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