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 annual Hometown Heroes 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the picturesque Rockford Park in Wilmington, New Castle. Kicking off at 6 p.m., this exciting event celebrates our local heroes and brings together the community for a night of fun and fitness. Registration opens at 5 p.m., and best of all, participation is free!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with food, live music, and games that promise to entertain the whole family. Plus, don’t miss the chance to snag a pre-purchased t-shirt or buy one on race day for just $15, while supplies last. Even if you can't join us in person, you can still make a difference by supporting student scholarships through donations. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to honor our hometown heroes and create cherished memories!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with food, live music, and games that promise to entertain the whole family. Plus, don’t miss the chance to snag a pre-purchased t-shirt or buy one on race day for just $15, while supplies last. Even if you can't join us in person, you can still make a difference by supporting student scholarships through donations. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to honor our hometown heroes and create cherished memories!
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. PRE-PURCHASED T-SHIRTS WILL BE HANDED OUT AT ROCKFORD PARK ON RACE DAY. ADDITIONAL T-SHIRT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RACE DAY PURCHASE OF $15, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. 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. PRE-PURCHASED T-SHIRTS WILL BE HANDED OUT AT ROCKFORD PARK ON RACE DAY. ADDITIONAL T-SHIRT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RACE DAY PURCHASE OF $15, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. 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.
Races
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Hometown Heroes 5K Run
Thu 17th September 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Hometown Heroes 1 Mile Walk
Thu 17th September 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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Lookout Drive (Clock Tower), Wilmington, 19806, DE, United States
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