Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
- Date Thu 17th September 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Wilmington, Delaware
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Hometown Heroes 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the beautiful Clock Tower in Rockford Park, Wilmington, DE. Starting at 6 PM, this annual event hosted by Delaware Tech's Stanton and Wilmington campuses celebrates the spirit of community and the dedicated individuals who serve as our hometown heroes. Whether you're a serious runner tackling the 5K distance or prefer a leisurely stroll in the 1 Mile Walk, there's something for everyone!
Registration opens at 5 PM, and the best part? It's completely free! You can also grab an exclusive race t-shirt for just $15 while supplies last. Expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with food, music, and games, making it a perfect outing for families. Can't make it in person? You can still contribute to student scholarships by making a donation. Join us in honoring those who train to become our essential workers, including paramedics, nurses, small business owners, and IT professionals. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event!
Registration opens at 5 PM, and the best part? It's completely free! You can also grab an exclusive race t-shirt for just $15 while supplies last. Expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with food, music, and games, making it a perfect outing for families. Can't make it in person? You can still contribute to student scholarships by making a donation. Join us in honoring those who train to become our essential workers, including paramedics, nurses, small business owners, and IT professionals. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event!
Organiser's Description
DELAWARE TECHS STANTON AND WILMINGTON CAMPUSES WILL HOST THE ANNUAL HOMETOWN HEROES 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 6 P.M. AT THE CLOCK TOWER IN ROCKFORD PARK, LOOKOUT DR., WILMINGTON, DE. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 5 P.M.
THIS YEARS EVENT IS FREE, AND YOU CAN PURCHASE A RACE T-SHIRT FOR $15, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. T-SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT ROCKFORD PARK ON RACE DAY. OTHER RACE AMENITIES INCLUDE FOOD, MUSIC, AND GAMES FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND IN PERSON BUT WOULD STILL LIKE TO SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, YOU CAN MAKE A DONATION [https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=p4pwPH].
DELAWARE TECH TRAINS MANY ESSENTIAL WORKERS SUCH AS PARAMEDICS, NURSES, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, IT PROFESSIONALS, AND MORE WHO BECOME OUR HOMETOWN HEROES.
THIS YEARS EVENT IS FREE, AND YOU CAN PURCHASE A RACE T-SHIRT FOR $15, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. T-SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT ROCKFORD PARK ON RACE DAY. OTHER RACE AMENITIES INCLUDE FOOD, MUSIC, AND GAMES FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND IN PERSON BUT WOULD STILL LIKE TO SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, YOU CAN MAKE A DONATION [https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=p4pwPH].
DELAWARE TECH TRAINS MANY ESSENTIAL WORKERS SUCH AS PARAMEDICS, NURSES, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, IT PROFESSIONALS, AND MORE WHO BECOME OUR HOMETOWN HEROES.
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Lookout Drive (Clock Tower), Wilmington, 19806, DE, United States
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