Great Human Race 5K
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Newark, Delaware
- Price $6.80 - $43.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Great Human Race 5K on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Newark, New Castle! This exciting event kicks off at 9 AM and promises a vibrant day of fun and community spirit. Participants will have the opportunity to run the 5K course, and the best part is that all 5K runners get free entry to the International Food Festival starting at 11 AM!
The festival, in partnership with the West Wilmington Seventh Day Adventist Church, will feature a delightful array of international cuisines, live music, performances, and playful activities that celebrate our extraordinary community. With registration fees set at just $20 for adults and $5 for children under 18, this is an event you won't want to miss. All proceeds support the Western Family YMCA's annual campaign, helping to strengthen local citizens through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Come be a part of this amazing celebration and make a positive impact in your community!
The festival, in partnership with the West Wilmington Seventh Day Adventist Church, will feature a delightful array of international cuisines, live music, performances, and playful activities that celebrate our extraordinary community. With registration fees set at just $20 for adults and $5 for children under 18, this is an event you won't want to miss. All proceeds support the Western Family YMCA's annual campaign, helping to strengthen local citizens through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Come be a part of this amazing celebration and make a positive impact in your community!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE WESTERN FAMILY YMCA [https://www.ymcade.org/locations/western-ymca/]'S 5TH ANNUAL GREAT HUMAN RACE 5K AT 9AM, FOLLOWED BY OUR INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL AT 11AM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WEST WILMINGTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. CELEBRATE OUR EXTRAORDINARY COMMUNITY THROUGH FOOD, MUSIC, INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCES, AND PLAY! ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE WESTERN FAMILY YMCAS ANNUAL CAMPAIGN.
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: $20, CHILDREN UNDER 18: $5.
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: $20, CHILDREN UNDER 18: $5.
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]
Races
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Great Human Race 5K
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.90
CLOSED -
YMCA Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.80 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$6.80
CLOSED -
International Food Festival (Non 5K Participant)
Incl. $2.70 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$22.70
CLOSED
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Location
2600 Capitol Trail, Western YMCA, Newark, 19711, DE, United States
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