Great Human Race 5K
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Newark, Delaware
- Price $28.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Great Human Race 5K on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Newark, New Castle! This vibrant event kicks off at 10 AM, bringing together runners and community members for a day of fun and celebration. Participants will take on the 5K course, showcasing the spirit of unity within our community. Following the race, the festivities continue with an International Food Festival starting at 11 AM, featuring delicious dishes from around the world, entertainment, global performances, and activities for the whole family, including a moon bounce!
Whether you're racing or just joining for the food festival, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The 5K runners gain free entry to the festival, while those attending the festival only can enjoy the experience for just $10 for adults and $5 for children under 18 (cash only at the event). All proceeds from the Great Human Race 5K will support the annual campaign for the Western Family YMCA, which is dedicated to promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in our community. Come together for a day of fitness, fun, and cultural celebration as we transform lives and strengthen our community bonds!
Whether you're racing or just joining for the food festival, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The 5K runners gain free entry to the festival, while those attending the festival only can enjoy the experience for just $10 for adults and $5 for children under 18 (cash only at the event). All proceeds from the Great Human Race 5K will support the annual campaign for the Western Family YMCA, which is dedicated to promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in our community. Come together for a day of fitness, fun, and cultural celebration as we transform lives and strengthen our community bonds!
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.
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.
Great Human Race 5K