Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Location Wilmington, Delaware
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Wilmington, New Castle! This family-friendly event features a scenic 5K and a delightful Fun Run, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the historic Nemours Estate. Participants will enjoy a picturesque route that winds through stunning Versailles-inspired formal gardens, complete with whimsical fountains, towers, and monuments.
This exciting day is not just about racing; itβs a celebration for all ages! The Runners Village will be alive with activities, including music from a fantastic DJ, engaging sponsor booths, and a VIP Kid Zone filled with games, inflatables, mascots, and photo opportunities. With an expected turnout of 1,000 runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes, and their supporters, this is the perfect opportunity to make lasting memories while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event benefit the Nemours Children's Compassionate Care Fund, helping restore the health of critically ill and injured children. All participants will receive a commemorative race shirt and a finishers medal. Donβt miss out on this inspiring day of fun and community spirit!
This exciting day is not just about racing; itβs a celebration for all ages! The Runners Village will be alive with activities, including music from a fantastic DJ, engaging sponsor booths, and a VIP Kid Zone filled with games, inflatables, mascots, and photo opportunities. With an expected turnout of 1,000 runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes, and their supporters, this is the perfect opportunity to make lasting memories while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event benefit the Nemours Children's Compassionate Care Fund, helping restore the health of critically ill and injured children. All participants will receive a commemorative race shirt and a finishers medal. Donβt miss out on this inspiring day of fun and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT INCLUDES A 5K AND FUN RUN KICKING OFF ON THE BREATHTAKING GROUNDS OF NEMOURS ESTATE. THE ROUTE WILL TAKE RUNNERS, WALKERS AND ROLLERS THROUGH SOME OF THE STUNNING VERSAILLES-INSPIRED FORMAL GARDENS, INCLUDING WHIMSICAL FOUNTAINS, TOWERS, AND MONUMENTS.
PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL SUPPORT THE NEMOURS CHILDREN'S COMPASSIONATE CARE FUND, WHICH RESTORES THE HEALTH OF CRITICALLY ILL AND INJURED CHILDREN WHEREVER THE NEED IS GREATEST.
PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES WILL ENJOY ACTIVITIES IN THE RUNNERS VILLAGE, INCLUDING MUSIC COURTESY OF OUR WONDERFUL DJ, SPONSOR BOOTHS, AN EXCITING VIP KID ZONE WITH GAMES AND INFLATABLES, MASCOTS, PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES, FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS.
WE EXPECT 1,000 RUNNERS, WALKERS, WHEELCHAIR ATHLETES AND THEIR CHEERLEADERS TO JOIN US AND HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS ARE WELCOME. ALL 5K AND FUN RUN REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRT AND FINISHERS MEDAL.
PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL SUPPORT THE NEMOURS CHILDREN'S COMPASSIONATE CARE FUND, WHICH RESTORES THE HEALTH OF CRITICALLY ILL AND INJURED CHILDREN WHEREVER THE NEED IS GREATEST.
PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES WILL ENJOY ACTIVITIES IN THE RUNNERS VILLAGE, INCLUDING MUSIC COURTESY OF OUR WONDERFUL DJ, SPONSOR BOOTHS, AN EXCITING VIP KID ZONE WITH GAMES AND INFLATABLES, MASCOTS, PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES, FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS.
WE EXPECT 1,000 RUNNERS, WALKERS, WHEELCHAIR ATHLETES AND THEIR CHEERLEADERS TO JOIN US AND HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS ARE WELCOME. ALL 5K AND FUN RUN REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRT AND FINISHERS MEDAL.
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1600 Rockland Road, Nemours Estate, Wilmington, 19803, DE, United States
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