29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 101 School Road, Wilmington, DE
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
This special race, run in memory of siblings Jonathan Bacon Smith ’83 and Wendy Smith McMillan ’77, benefits the financial aid endowment named for them.
Long Sleeve T-shirt for all Pre-Registered Persons
The race will kick-off Homecoming Weekend at WFS on October 24, 2025. The "Kids Dash" begins at 8:10 a.m. (free to all children) and the race begins at 8:30 a.m.
Awards:
Top Overall M/F
Top M/F - Alumnus, Faculty/Staff, Walker
Age Groups- Top 3 M/F:
8 and under,9-10,11-12,13-14,15-16,17-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80+
If you would like to sponsor this event, please CLICK HERE All sponsors who register by September 26 will be recognized at the event, listed on the long sleeved race t-shirt, and acknowledged in the winter issue of Quaker Matters magazine which is mailed to more than 6,500 members of the Friends School community. Early sponsor registrations (those received by September 26, 2025 with payment) will also be acknowledged on the event page on the WFS website.
See you at the start line!
Events
Weather
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
64°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington New Castle Co Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wilmington, DE
Elevation
74 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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- Race
- 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 101 School Road, Wilmington, DE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026?
- 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026 is a running race held in Wilmington, Delaware on October 24, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Wilmington, Delaware at 101 School Road, Wilmington, DE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026
Oct 24, 2026