Grow & Walk -A-Thon (DELCO)
- Date Sun 26th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Darby, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your walking shoes for the Grow & Walk-A-Thon, happening on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Darby, Delaware! This exciting 5K community walk is part of the Grow & Walk DelCo initiative, designed to inspire participants of all ages to embrace movement, wellness, and the great outdoors. Whether you're a seasoned walker or a first-timer, this friendly event welcomes everyone—from families and seniors to leisure walkers—making it an ideal way to enjoy a vibrant morning in the scenic parks of eastern Delaware County.
Starting and finishing at the County Park on Springfield Road, the Grow & Walk-A-Thon promises a fun-filled atmosphere complete with a community celebration and complimentary lunch. Participants can look forward to a guided warm-up session led by a personal trainer, ensuring a joyful experience for all abilities. Best of all, this engaging event is free for residents of eastern Delaware County, with a sliding scale fee for others. Come join us for an unforgettable day of connection, wellness, and discovery—because health can be fun!
Starting and finishing at the County Park on Springfield Road, the Grow & Walk-A-Thon promises a fun-filled atmosphere complete with a community celebration and complimentary lunch. Participants can look forward to a guided warm-up session led by a personal trainer, ensuring a joyful experience for all abilities. Best of all, this engaging event is free for residents of eastern Delaware County, with a sliding scale fee for others. Come join us for an unforgettable day of connection, wellness, and discovery—because health can be fun!
Organiser's Description
The Grow & Walk-A-Thon 5K is coming to a neighborhood near you!
Presented in partnership with Delaware County Parks & Recreation [https://www.delcopa.gov/parks], this all-ages community walk celebrates movement, wellness, and the outdoors.
The WALK-A-THON is the culminating challenge of Grow & Walk DelCo [https://www.blackgirlswithgreenthumbs.org/grow-walk-delco] - a multi-week wellness program that encourages participants to build healthy habits through walking, gardening, yoga, journaling, and other accessible activities.
Whether you've participated all season or you're joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome.
Designed to be approachable rather than competitive, this walkable 5K is perfect for beginners, leisure walkers, families, seniors, and anyone looking to enjoy an active morning in community. Along the route, you'll experience the beauty of eastern Delaware County's parks and green spaces while connecting with neighbors, fellow green thumbs, and wellness enthusiasts.
The event begins and ends at the County Park on Springfield Road with a community celebration and complimentary lunch. A personal trainer will be on-site to guide participants through warm-ups and help make the experience enjoyable for walkers of all ages and abilities.
Come take the final challenge with usand discover just how fun wellness can be.
_GROW & WALK - A-THON _IS FREE TO RESIDENTS OF EASTER DELAWARE COUNTY (19018; 19023; 19026; 19050; 19051; 19082) AND SLIDING SCALE FOR ALL OTHERS PARTICIPANTS.
_We ask that people living outside of 19023 pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate._
* Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance.
* Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally.
Presented in partnership with Delaware County Parks & Recreation [https://www.delcopa.gov/parks], this all-ages community walk celebrates movement, wellness, and the outdoors.
The WALK-A-THON is the culminating challenge of Grow & Walk DelCo [https://www.blackgirlswithgreenthumbs.org/grow-walk-delco] - a multi-week wellness program that encourages participants to build healthy habits through walking, gardening, yoga, journaling, and other accessible activities.
Whether you've participated all season or you're joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome.
Designed to be approachable rather than competitive, this walkable 5K is perfect for beginners, leisure walkers, families, seniors, and anyone looking to enjoy an active morning in community. Along the route, you'll experience the beauty of eastern Delaware County's parks and green spaces while connecting with neighbors, fellow green thumbs, and wellness enthusiasts.
The event begins and ends at the County Park on Springfield Road with a community celebration and complimentary lunch. A personal trainer will be on-site to guide participants through warm-ups and help make the experience enjoyable for walkers of all ages and abilities.
Come take the final challenge with usand discover just how fun wellness can be.
_GROW & WALK - A-THON _IS FREE TO RESIDENTS OF EASTER DELAWARE COUNTY (19018; 19023; 19026; 19050; 19051; 19082) AND SLIDING SCALE FOR ALL OTHERS PARTICIPANTS.
_We ask that people living outside of 19023 pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate._
* Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance.
* Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally.
Races
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Eastern DelCo Resident
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 26th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
The Grow And Walk - A-Thon is FREE to eastern Delaware County residents living in the 19082, 19026, 19050, 19023, 19051, 19018 zip codes Registration includes access to water stations, community garden tours, and a complimentary catered lunch. -
Sliding Scale - Low
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
We ask that people living outside of eastern Delaware County pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate. Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance. Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally. Registration includes access to water stations, community garden tours, and a complimentary catered lunch. -
Sliding Scale - Mid
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
We ask that people living outside of eastern Delaware County pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate. Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance. Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally. Registration includes access to water stations, community garden tours, and a complimentary catered lunch. -
Sliding Scale - High
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
We ask that people living outside of eastern Delaware County pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate. Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance. Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally. Registration includes access to water stations, community garden tours, and a complimentary catered lunch.
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Location
Delaware County Park, 1201 Springfield Rd., Darby, 19023, PA, United States
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