Founders Day 5k

Saturday, April 6, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Newark, Delaware

$40.00 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 2nd Annual Founders Day 5K on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, in beautiful Newark, New Castle! This exciting event not only promotes healthy living but also supports a great cause—the renovation of the historic Newark Train Station. Participants will enjoy a scenic race that highlights the area's rich history, with the train station serving as the turnaround point. This year, the Founders Day celebration honors the signers of the original Newark Charter from 1758, making it a meaningful occasion for the community.

Join fellow runners and walkers of all ages for a day filled with camaraderie, history, and local spirit. Don't forget to stick around for the afterparty at Buffalo Wild Wings, where you can celebrate your achievement and enjoy great food with fellow participants. Lace up your running shoes and be a part of this uplifting event that combines fitness, fun, and community pride!

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Apr 1, 2023

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Founders Day 5k

9:00 AM EDT

$40.00

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Organiser's description

SUPPORT THE RENOVATION OF THE HISTORIC NEWARK TRAIN STATION BY JOINING US ON APRIL 6TH FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL FOUNDERS DAY 5K. NEWARK HISTORY MUSEUM CELEBRATES FOUNDERS DAY ON THE FIRST SUNDAY IN APRIL (OR CLOSE TO IT) TO HONOR THE SIGNERS OF THE ORIGINAL NEWARK CHARTER IN 1758. BENEFITTING THE NEWARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, THE TRAIN STATION WILL SERVE AS THE TURNAROUND POINT FOR THE COURSE.

DON'T MISS THE AFTERPARTY AT THE BUFFALO WILD WINGS!