Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk

  • Date Wed 18th September 2024
  • Time 6:00PM EST
  • 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 Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the beautiful Rockford Park in Wilmington, New Castle. The event kicks off at 6 p.m., with registration starting an hour earlier at 5 p.m. This exciting community gathering celebrates the vital contributions of local heroes, including paramedics, nurses, small business owners, and IT professionals.

Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K route or opt for the more leisurely 1 Mile Walk, making it a perfect outing for families and friends. Best of all, this year's event is free to join, with race T-shirts available for purchase at just $15, while supplies last. Enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with food, music, and games, ensuring fun for everyone! If you can't make it in person but want to support student scholarships, donations are warmly welcomed. Come out and celebrate our Hometown Heroes while making lasting memories!

Organiser's Description

DELAWARE TECHS STANTON AND WILMINGTON CAMPUSES WILL HOST THE ANNUAL HOMETOWN HEROES 5K RUN/1 MILE WALK ON WEDNESDAY, 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=mWGibz].

DELAWARE TECH TRAINS MANY ESSENTIAL WORKERS SUCH AS PARAMEDICS, NURSES, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, IT PROFESSIONALS, AND MORE WHO BECOME OUR HOMETOWN HEROES.

Races

  • Hometown Heroes 5K Run

    Wed 18th September 2024 (6:00PM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Hometown Heroes 1 Mile Walk

    Wed 18th September 2024 (6:00PM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED

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Location

Lookout Drive (Clock Tower), Wilmington, 19806, DE, United States

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