Lt. Joseph Szczerba Memorial 5K
- Date Thu 23rd April 2026
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Wilmington, Delaware
- Price $28.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Lt. Joseph Szczerba Memorial 5K on April 23, 2026, at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, New Castle. This annual event brings together runners, walkers, and supporters from across New Castle County to honor the life and legacy of Lieutenant Joseph Szczerba, a dedicated community hero and 18-year veteran of the New Castle County Police Department. Tragically lost in the line of duty, Lt. Szczerba’s spirit lives on through this event, which not only celebrates his commitment to service but also supports the Szczerba Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship provides educational assistance to the children of first responders, ensuring that Lt. Szczerba's legacy of sacrifice and service continues to inspire future generations. Lace up your sneakers and be part of this meaningful journey, as each step taken helps make a difference in the community!
Organiser's Description
RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND SUPPORTERS FROM ACROSS NEW CASTLE COUNTY WILL COME TOGETHER ON APRIL 23, 2026, AT ABESSINIO STADIUM FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL LT. JOSEPH SZCZERBA MEMORIAL 5K, A MEANINGFUL EVENT HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF A TRUE SALESIAN GENTLEMAN AND COMMUNITY HERO.
THE RACE WAS ESTABLISHED IN MEMORY OF LIEUTENANT JOSEPH SZCZERBA 85, AN 18-YEAR VETERAN OF THE NEW CASTLE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PROUD SALESIANUM ALUMNUS, WHO TRAGICALLY LOST HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. FOUNDED BY HIS WIDOW, KATHY SZCZERBA, THE EVENT SUPPORTS THE SZCZERBA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CHILDREN OF FIRST RESPONDERS. EACH STEP TAKEN AND MILE COMPLETED HELPS CONTINUE LT. SZCZERBAS LEGACY OF SERVICE, SACRIFICE, AND COMMITMENT TO OTHERS, WITH ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITING THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
THE RACE WAS ESTABLISHED IN MEMORY OF LIEUTENANT JOSEPH SZCZERBA 85, AN 18-YEAR VETERAN OF THE NEW CASTLE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PROUD SALESIANUM ALUMNUS, WHO TRAGICALLY LOST HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. FOUNDED BY HIS WIDOW, KATHY SZCZERBA, THE EVENT SUPPORTS THE SZCZERBA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CHILDREN OF FIRST RESPONDERS. EACH STEP TAKEN AND MILE COMPLETED HELPS CONTINUE LT. SZCZERBAS LEGACY OF SERVICE, SACRIFICE, AND COMMITMENT TO OTHERS, WITH ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITING THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
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Lt. Joseph Szczerba Memorial 5K
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 23rd April 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$28.00
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1 Saint Rocco Way, Abessinio Stadium, Wilmington, 19802, DE, United States
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