Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
- Date Thu 18th September 2025
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Wilmington, Delaware
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting community event at the Hometown Heroes 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, taking place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the stunning Rockford Park in Wilmington, New Castle. Kicking off at 6 PM, this annual event celebrates the dedication and hard work of local heroes, including paramedics, nurses, and small business owners, who play vital roles in our community. Registration opens at 5 PM, and the best part? This year's event is free to participate!
Join the fun with family-friendly activities, delicious food, and lively music while you run or walk your way through the scenic park. For those who want to take home a piece of the event, race t-shirts will be available for purchase at just $15, while supplies last. If you can’t make it in person but still want to contribute, donations are welcome to support student scholarships. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with your community and honor our hometown heroes!
Join the fun with family-friendly activities, delicious food, and lively music while you run or walk your way through the scenic park. For those who want to take home a piece of the event, race t-shirts will be available for purchase at just $15, while supplies last. If you can’t make it in person but still want to contribute, donations are welcome to support student scholarships. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with your community and honor our hometown heroes!
Organiser's Description
DELAWARE TECHS STANTON AND WILMINGTON CAMPUSES WILL HOST THE ANNUAL HOMETOWN HEROES 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 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=A2NNXn].
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=A2NNXn].
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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