Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival 5K
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Middletown, Delaware
- Price $38.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in the charming town of Middletown, New Castle! This beloved race is not just a test of speed; it's a celebration of community and tradition, marking Middletown's longest-running 5K event. As participants race through the picturesque streets, they'll be reminded of the area's rich history as once the largest peach farming area in the nation.
The Peach Festival 5K is more than just a race; it's an opportunity to support the Middletown Athletic Club Scholarship Fund, with all proceeds benefiting local athletes. Participants should note that due to ongoing construction work in the park, registration has been relocated, and the course route has been modified, so be sure to stay alert while navigating the area. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fruity festivities as we kick off the harvest season in style!
The Peach Festival 5K is more than just a race; it's an opportunity to support the Middletown Athletic Club Scholarship Fund, with all proceeds benefiting local athletes. Participants should note that due to ongoing construction work in the park, registration has been relocated, and the course route has been modified, so be sure to stay alert while navigating the area. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fruity festivities as we kick off the harvest season in style!
Organiser's Description
MIDDLETOWN'S LONGEST RUNNING 5K. THE PEACH FESTIVAL RACE SIGNALS THE ORIGINAL HARVEST OF WHAT WAS ONCE THE LARGEST PEACH FARMING AREA IN THE NATION. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE MIDDLETOWN ATHLETIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND. (READ MORE ABOUT THE MAC SCHOLARSHIP HERE [https://www.macrunning.com/].)
PLEASE BE AWARE, DUE TO CONSTRUCTION WORK IN THE PARK, WE HAVE HAD TO MOVE THE LOCATION FOR REGISTRATION AND MODIFY THE COURSE ROUTE.
PLEASE USE CAUTION WALKING AROUND THE PARK AND BEWARE OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND UNEVEN SURFACES.
PLEASE BE AWARE, DUE TO CONSTRUCTION WORK IN THE PARK, WE HAVE HAD TO MOVE THE LOCATION FOR REGISTRATION AND MODIFY THE COURSE ROUTE.
PLEASE USE CAUTION WALKING AROUND THE PARK AND BEWARE OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND UNEVEN SURFACES.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Tech T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.60
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200 E. Cochran St., Middletown, 19709, DE, United States
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