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Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K

🌿 Community Recreational 📍 In person
Oct
18
Sunday, October 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About this event

A long-running Wilmington riverfront race weekend offering a certified, fast, mostly flat 15K (a USATF championship event with $1,100 in prize money) and a companion 5K run/walk on the boardwalk and riverfront. Organized by the Pike Creek Valley Running Club, the event benefits Delaware Greenways, the trail-and-greenway nonprofit, in addition to supporting the running club. The 15K starts at 9:00 AM and the 5K at 9:05 AM from Hare's Pavilion. The flat, scenic riverfront course draws competitive distance runners for the 15K while the 5K welcomes casual runners and walkers. Registration is through RunSignUp, with fees increasing after September 30.

Event highlights

  • Certified, fast, mostly flat riverfront course
  • 15K is a USATF championship with $1,100 prize purse
  • Companion 5K run/walk on the boardwalk
  • Benefits Delaware Greenways
  • 9:00 AM (15K) and 9:05 AM (5K) starts

Good to know

Audience
Competitive and recreational runners, walkers
Admission note
Paid entry; 15K $70 / 5K $30, rising after Sept 30

Event information is submitted by organizers and shown as provided. Please confirm details with the organizer before attending, times, prices, and locations can change.

15K $70 / 5K $30 (rises after Sept 30)
$$$budget-friendly
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Where

Hare's Pavilion, Wilmington Riverfront
50 Rosa Parks Dr, Wilmington, Delaware
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Organizer

Pike Creek Valley Running Club