Founders Day 5k
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Newark, Delaware
$40.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Founders Day 5K on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Newark, New Castle! This exciting race not only offers participants a chance to challenge themselves with a scenic 5K course but also supports the important renovation of the historic Newark Train Station. Celebrated annually on the first Sunday in April, Founders Day honors the signers of the original Newark Charter from 1758, making this event a meaningful occasion for the community.
Runners will enjoy a fantastic course that features the train station as the turnaround point, adding a unique historical touch to the experience. After the race, be sure to join the fun at the afterparty hosted at Buffalo Wild Wings, where you can unwind and celebrate your accomplishment with fellow participants. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to engage with history and support a great cause while enjoying a vibrant day filled with community spirit!
Runners will enjoy a fantastic course that features the train station as the turnaround point, adding a unique historical touch to the experience. After the race, be sure to join the fun at the afterparty hosted at Buffalo Wild Wings, where you can unwind and celebrate your accomplishment with fellow participants. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to engage with history and support a great cause while enjoying a vibrant day filled with community spirit!
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Founders Day 5k
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$40.00
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!
DON'T MISS THE AFTERPARTY AT THE BUFFALO WILD WINGS!
Location
100 South Main Street, Buffalo Wild Wings, Newark, 19711, DE, United States
Founders Day 5k
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