2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K
2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Wilmington, DE, with entry fees from $25 to $60.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (17 days to go)
- Location
- 50 Rosa Parks Dr, Wilmington, DE
- Price
- $25–$60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Delaware Distance Classic
Packet pickup is at Start line at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park on race morning 745-845am and also the day before from noon-330pm at Delaware Running Co. store in Greenville.
Fun & flat course, with great refreshments after the race. 9am start time. Stick around for the after party. See Directions/Parking
DDC 15K
43rd Annual 15K Road Race held on the Wilmington, DE Riverfront. A USATF 15k Championship and Grand Prix Event. Certified, Fast and Mostly Flat! PRIZE MONEY. 15K race features a total of $1100 in prize money and 10 year age groups for awards. 15K USATF Course Certification # DE26003JLW
DDC 5K Run/Walk
Run or walk the race on the boardwalk and riverfront, past the DuPont Environmental Education Center and return.
NEW! Race Day Parking for Participants and Volunteers:
- Amtrak parking lot is just across the street from Start/Finish at 111 French St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Enter from French St. only. Participants will be emailed a voucher for $5 (discounted) all-day parking, paid when departing.
- Free parking is available at 601 S. Madison St. lot and streets throughout the riverfront area on first-come-first-served basis.
- NO PARKING is permitted in the small lot for Riverfront Market / Banks Seafood
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington Porter Rsch, 3 mi from the venue.
About Wilmington, DE
City Elevation
74 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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17
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- 50 Rosa Parks Dr, Wilmington, DE
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2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K
Oct 18, 2026