Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wilmington, Delaware
- Price $28.00 - $33.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in beautiful Wilmington, New Castle! This family-friendly event features a scenic 5K run and a delightful Fun Run, winding through the stunning Versailles-inspired gardens of the Nemours Estate. Participants of all ages are invited to lace up their shoes and join in on the action, whether you prefer to run, walk, or roll.
As you meander past charming fountains and majestic towers, you'll not only enjoy a picturesque experience but also contribute to a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the event benefit the Nemours Children's Compassionate Care Fund, ensuring world-class care for sick and injured children. With a vibrant Runners Village offering delicious food, refreshing beverages, lively music, and a Kid Zone filled with games and face painting, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Expect to see over 1,000 enthusiastic participants, including runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes, and cheerleaders. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable day—register early to secure your spot and receive a race shirt and finishers medal!
As you meander past charming fountains and majestic towers, you'll not only enjoy a picturesque experience but also contribute to a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the event benefit the Nemours Children's Compassionate Care Fund, ensuring world-class care for sick and injured children. With a vibrant Runners Village offering delicious food, refreshing beverages, lively music, and a Kid Zone filled with games and face painting, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Expect to see over 1,000 enthusiastic participants, including runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes, and cheerleaders. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable day—register early to secure your spot and receive a race shirt and finishers medal!
Organiser's Description
LACE UP YOUR SHOES AND JOIN THE FUN!
GET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY ON THE BREATHTAKING GROUNDS OF NEMOURS ESTATE! OUR FAMILYFRIENDLY 5K AND FUN RUN WINDS THROUGH THE ESTATES VERSAILLESINSPIRED GARDENS. RUN, WALK OR ROLL PAST PLAYFUL FOUNTAINS, MAJESTIC TOWERS, AND GRAND MONUMENTS, CREATING AN EXPERIENCE YOU WONT FIND ANYWHERE ELSE.
EVERY STEP YOU TAKE HELPS A CHILD HEAL. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE NEMOURS CHILDRENS COMPASSIONATE CARE FUND, SUPPORTING WORLDCLASS CARE FOR SICK AND INJURED CHILDREN. RAISE $5,000 OR MORE, AND YOU CAN DIRECT YOUR IMPACT TO THE NEMOURS DEPARTMENT OF YOUR CHOICE IN THE DELAWARE VALLEY.
DONT MISS THE RUNNERS VILLAGE WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGES TO REFUEL THE WHOLE FAMILY, LIVELY MUSIC AND GOODIES FROM OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS. CHECK OUT OUR KID ZONE WITH GAMES, FACE PAINTING AND MORE! WE EXPECT MORE THAN 1,000 RUNNERS, WALKERS, WHEELCHAIR ATHLETES, AND CHEERLEADERS OF ALL AGESPLEASE BE ONE OF THEM! INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS ARE WELCOME. REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT AND FINISHERS MEDAL. MEDALS WILL BE HANDED OUT AT THE FINISH LINE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
LIMITED REGISTRATIONS ARE AVAILABLE SIGN UP EARLY!
GET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY ON THE BREATHTAKING GROUNDS OF NEMOURS ESTATE! OUR FAMILYFRIENDLY 5K AND FUN RUN WINDS THROUGH THE ESTATES VERSAILLESINSPIRED GARDENS. RUN, WALK OR ROLL PAST PLAYFUL FOUNTAINS, MAJESTIC TOWERS, AND GRAND MONUMENTS, CREATING AN EXPERIENCE YOU WONT FIND ANYWHERE ELSE.
EVERY STEP YOU TAKE HELPS A CHILD HEAL. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE NEMOURS CHILDRENS COMPASSIONATE CARE FUND, SUPPORTING WORLDCLASS CARE FOR SICK AND INJURED CHILDREN. RAISE $5,000 OR MORE, AND YOU CAN DIRECT YOUR IMPACT TO THE NEMOURS DEPARTMENT OF YOUR CHOICE IN THE DELAWARE VALLEY.
DONT MISS THE RUNNERS VILLAGE WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGES TO REFUEL THE WHOLE FAMILY, LIVELY MUSIC AND GOODIES FROM OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS. CHECK OUT OUR KID ZONE WITH GAMES, FACE PAINTING AND MORE! WE EXPECT MORE THAN 1,000 RUNNERS, WALKERS, WHEELCHAIR ATHLETES, AND CHEERLEADERS OF ALL AGESPLEASE BE ONE OF THEM! INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS ARE WELCOME. REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT AND FINISHERS MEDAL. MEDALS WILL BE HANDED OUT AT THE FINISH LINE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
LIMITED REGISTRATIONS ARE AVAILABLE SIGN UP EARLY!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$33.30
CLOSED -
One Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.00
CLOSEDWalk or run in the One-Miler--This race will not be timed, and is strictly a fun way to participate in the event.
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1600 Rockland Road, Nemours Estate, Wilmington, 19803, DE, United States
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