Wild & Rooted Trail Run
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Hockessin, Delaware
- Price $10.00 - $45.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Wild & Rooted Trail Run, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the stunning natural landscape of Hockessin, New Castle. This inaugural 5K Trail Run invites both runners and walkers to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of Mt. Cuba Center’s 1,000-acre property, featuring a unique course that meanders through lush meadows, serene forests, and picturesque streams. Participants will not only enjoy a challenging yet invigorating race, with variable surfaces and moderate hills, but also the opportunity to support conservation efforts that restore and protect native habitats.
Join us for a day filled with nature, community, and celebration after crossing the finish line! The post-run festivities include enlightening conservation expos, scenic hay wagon rides, guided walking tours, and live music, alongside delicious food and beverages for purchase. Your race registration also grants you free admission to explore Mt. Cuba Center’s beautiful gardens and natural lands until 4 PM. Whether you're racing or cheering from the sidelines with a Spectator Ticket, the Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run promises a day of fun, inspiration, and connection to the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate the wild
Join us for a day filled with nature, community, and celebration after crossing the finish line! The post-run festivities include enlightening conservation expos, scenic hay wagon rides, guided walking tours, and live music, alongside delicious food and beverages for purchase. Your race registration also grants you free admission to explore Mt. Cuba Center’s beautiful gardens and natural lands until 4 PM. Whether you're racing or cheering from the sidelines with a Spectator Ticket, the Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run promises a day of fun, inspiration, and connection to the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate the wild
Organiser's Description
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Bib Pickup: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Mass Start: 10 AM
Be part of history at Mt. Cuba Centers inaugural Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run! For the first time ever, runners and walkers are invited to explore the breathtaking natural lands of Mt. Cuba Center on a one-of-a-kind course that winds through meadows and forests, along streams and ponds, and across the same scenic terrain that Mt. Cubas conservation team manages to restore and protect native habitats.
This isnt your typical 5Kits a chance to experience the wild side of Mt. Cuba in motion.
RACE COURSE
Participants will traverse 5K's of Mt. Cubas scenic trailspart of the 1,000-acre property dedicated to ecological restoration, environmental education, and scientific research. Unlike the manicured gardens, these trails showcase a wilder aesthetic that reflects the natural beauty and biodiversity of the regional landscape. Featuring sweeping meadows buzzing with pollinators, a restored pond, views of Appalachian Piedmont topography, an abundance of native trees and birdlife, Mt. Cubas collaboration with The American Chestnut Foundation and more, this is a truly unique way to support conservation and witness the work you're supporting with your run.
Note: The course includes variable surfaces such as grass, mulch, gravel, and dirt, with moderate hills and rolling terrain.
POST-RUN CELEBRATION
After you cross the finish line, stay to celebrate and connect with nature, community, and conservation:
CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE: Learn about Mt. Cubas work in land management, reforestation, and meadow restoration, and meet other local conservation partners preserving wildlife habitat in our region in our conservation expo.
HAY WAGON RIDES: Take a 30-minute scenic ride through Mt. Cubas hills and fields to see restoration projects up close.
female sign WALKING TOURS: Join guided tours to explore sections of the course and learn more about Mt. Cubas natural lands and stewardship practices.
MUSIC & MERRIMENT: Enjoy music from a live DJ and delicious food, beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase..
GARDEN EXPLORATION: Your race registration comes with free general admission to Mt. Cuba Center's gardens and natural lands until 4 PM so you can continue to explore throughout the day after your run.
JOIN US!
The Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run is your opportunity to connect with nature, challenge yourself on a beautiful course, and support Mt. Cuba Centers mission to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and habitats. Want to come enjoy the day but not feeling the run? Grab a Spectator Ticket to cheer on your friends and family, enjoy the gardens all day and participate in the post-race party! The Wild & Rooted 5K is a rain or shine event.
Bib Pickup: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Mass Start: 10 AM
Be part of history at Mt. Cuba Centers inaugural Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run! For the first time ever, runners and walkers are invited to explore the breathtaking natural lands of Mt. Cuba Center on a one-of-a-kind course that winds through meadows and forests, along streams and ponds, and across the same scenic terrain that Mt. Cubas conservation team manages to restore and protect native habitats.
This isnt your typical 5Kits a chance to experience the wild side of Mt. Cuba in motion.
RACE COURSE
Participants will traverse 5K's of Mt. Cubas scenic trailspart of the 1,000-acre property dedicated to ecological restoration, environmental education, and scientific research. Unlike the manicured gardens, these trails showcase a wilder aesthetic that reflects the natural beauty and biodiversity of the regional landscape. Featuring sweeping meadows buzzing with pollinators, a restored pond, views of Appalachian Piedmont topography, an abundance of native trees and birdlife, Mt. Cubas collaboration with The American Chestnut Foundation and more, this is a truly unique way to support conservation and witness the work you're supporting with your run.
Note: The course includes variable surfaces such as grass, mulch, gravel, and dirt, with moderate hills and rolling terrain.
POST-RUN CELEBRATION
After you cross the finish line, stay to celebrate and connect with nature, community, and conservation:
CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE: Learn about Mt. Cubas work in land management, reforestation, and meadow restoration, and meet other local conservation partners preserving wildlife habitat in our region in our conservation expo.
HAY WAGON RIDES: Take a 30-minute scenic ride through Mt. Cubas hills and fields to see restoration projects up close.
female sign WALKING TOURS: Join guided tours to explore sections of the course and learn more about Mt. Cubas natural lands and stewardship practices.
MUSIC & MERRIMENT: Enjoy music from a live DJ and delicious food, beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase..
GARDEN EXPLORATION: Your race registration comes with free general admission to Mt. Cuba Center's gardens and natural lands until 4 PM so you can continue to explore throughout the day after your run.
JOIN US!
The Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run is your opportunity to connect with nature, challenge yourself on a beautiful course, and support Mt. Cuba Centers mission to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and habitats. Want to come enjoy the day but not feeling the run? Grab a Spectator Ticket to cheer on your friends and family, enjoy the gardens all day and participate in the post-race party! The Wild & Rooted 5K is a rain or shine event.
Races
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Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$40.00
OPENS 25 AUGRegistration Includes: + Race T-shirt for participants registering on or before 10/2 + Race Entry + Race Bib + All Day Access to Mt. Cuba Center Gardens & Natural Lands + Post-race fruit, snacks and electrolyte drinks + Access to our post-race party that includes Hay Wagon Rides, Walking Tours, Live DJ, Conservation Collective Expo, and delicious food, beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase -
Wild & Rooted 10K Trail Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$45.00
OPENS 25 AUGRegistration Includes: + Race T-shirt for participants registering on or before 10/2 + Race Entry + Race Bib + All Day Access to Mt. Cuba Center Gardens & Natural Lands + Post-race fruit, snacks and electrolyte drinks + Access to our post-race party that includes Hay Wagon Rides, Walking Tours, Live DJ, Conservation Collective Expo, and delicious food, beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase -
Wild & Rooted Spectator Pass
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$10.00
OPENS 08 SEPRegistration Includes: + All Day Access to Mt. Cuba Center Gardens & Natural Lands + Access to our post-race party that includes Hay Wagon Rides, Walking Tours, Live DJ, Conservation Collective Expo, and delicious food, beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
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