Vet Fest
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- Vet Fest - 5K · Vet Fest - Family Fun Walk (1mile, untimed) · Vet Fest - 5K Ruck & more
From the Organizer
Vet Fest 2026
Run. Ruck. Walk. Ride.
Vet Fest provides an annual uplifting opportunity for the military and civilian communities to stand together against military and veteran suicide. Focusing on physical fitness, participants are invited to run, ruck, ride, roll or walk their way through their community.
Honoring the founding location of Vet Fest, Whitehall Delaware will still host the annual event with participants from around the country invited to join in nationally where they are. Virtual runs and rides will take place all weekend long - banning together as a nation to benefit Stop Soldier Suicide’s efforts to reduce the epidemic of military suicide.
All registrants will be mailed a commemorative Vet Fest 2026 event T-shirt. Register by SEPTEMBER 1st to guarantee your shirt shipment before Vet Fest on September 26th!
Registration:
$30 NOW through August 31st
$35 September 1st - 19th
$40 September 20th - 27th
$50 On Race Day
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Vet Fest?
- Vet Fest is a running event held in Middletown, DE. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Vet Fest?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Middletown, DE at 801 Mapleton Ave., Middletown, DE. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Vet Fest?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Vet Fest
Sep 26, 2026