Great Human Race 5K
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Newark, Delaware
- Price $12.10 - $33.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community celebration at the Great Human Race 5K on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Newark, New Castle! Kicking off at 10 AM, this annual event invites participants to run, walk, or jog in a spirited race that showcases the strength and unity of our community. Following the race, from 11 AM onwards, join us for an International Food Festival, where you can indulge in a variety of delicious cuisines from around the world, accompanied by lively entertainment and activities for the whole family, including global performances and a moon bounce!
Not only is the Great Human Race 5K a fantastic way to get active, but it also supports a great cause, with all race proceeds benefiting the annual campaign for the Western Family YMCA. This organization is dedicated to fostering youth development, promoting healthy living, and encouraging social responsibility in our community. Participants in the 5K can enjoy free entry to the food festival, while those wishing to attend the festival only can purchase tickets at the event. Join us for a day filled with fun, food, and fitness, and play a vital role in transforming lives in our community!
Not only is the Great Human Race 5K a fantastic way to get active, but it also supports a great cause, with all race proceeds benefiting the annual campaign for the Western Family YMCA. This organization is dedicated to fostering youth development, promoting healthy living, and encouraging social responsibility in our community. Participants in the 5K can enjoy free entry to the food festival, while those wishing to attend the festival only can purchase tickets at the event. Join us for a day filled with fun, food, and fitness, and play a vital role in transforming lives in our community!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE WESTERN FAMILY YMCA [https://www.ymcade.org/locations/western-ymca/]'S FOURTH ANNUAL GREAT HUMAN RACE 5K AT 10AM, FOLLOWED BY OUR INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL AT 11AM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WEST WILMINGTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. THIS EVENT IS A CELEBRATION OF WHAT UNITES US AS A COMMUNITY. PLUS, ENJOY A VARIETY OF FOODS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY INCLUDING SPECIAL GLOBAL PERFORMANCES, MOON BOUNCE, AND MORE!
5K PARTICIPANTS MAY ENTER THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL FOR FREE. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ONLY ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL, WE ARE ACCEPTING CASH ONLY AT THE EVENT. NO EARLY REGISTRATION REQUIRED. ADULTS: $10, CHILDREN UNDER 18: $5.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE GREAT HUMAN RACE 5K WILL BE DONATED TO THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE WESTERN FAMILY YMCA. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING LOCAL CITIZENS THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. AS ONE OF THE LARGEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE, WE ARE DEDICATED TO SERVING EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF AGE, INCOME OR BACKGROUND. WITH SUPPORT FROM OUR COMMUNITY, WE WORK EVERY DAY TO HELP ENSURE THAT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE CAN ENJOY THE Y, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE WHAT WE OFFER WITHOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT. WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION, WE HAVE THE POWER TO TRANSFORM LIVES!
TO DONATE DIRECTLY OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, CLICK HERE! [https://donate.ymcade.org/give/528612/#!/donation/checkout]
5K PARTICIPANTS MAY ENTER THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL FOR FREE. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ONLY ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL, WE ARE ACCEPTING CASH ONLY AT THE EVENT. NO EARLY REGISTRATION REQUIRED. ADULTS: $10, CHILDREN UNDER 18: $5.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE GREAT HUMAN RACE 5K WILL BE DONATED TO THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE WESTERN FAMILY YMCA. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING LOCAL CITIZENS THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. AS ONE OF THE LARGEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE, WE ARE DEDICATED TO SERVING EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF AGE, INCOME OR BACKGROUND. WITH SUPPORT FROM OUR COMMUNITY, WE WORK EVERY DAY TO HELP ENSURE THAT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE CAN ENJOY THE Y, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE WHAT WE OFFER WITHOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT. WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION, WE HAVE THE POWER TO TRANSFORM LIVES!
TO DONATE DIRECTLY OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, CLICK HERE! [https://donate.ymcade.org/give/528612/#!/donation/checkout]
Great Human Race 5K
