29TH Annual
29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026
29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026 is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Wilmington, DE, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Location
- 101 School Road, Wilmington, DE
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
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
60°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington Porter Rsch, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wilmington, DE
City Elevation
74 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
93
Days to train
- Race
- 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 101 School Road, Wilmington, DE
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Wilmington, DE
Patriot Sunset 5k
5K · From $35 · 5105 Kennett Pike
3 miles away
9th Annual Live Like Lukas 5K
5K · From $35 · 2000 Lookout Drive (Clock Tower)
3 miles away
Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
1 Mile · 5K · Lookout Drive (Clock Tower)
3 miles away
Hope 4 The Homeless 5K Supporting Sojourners' Place
5K · From $35 · Lookout Drive
3 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Wilmington than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
Plan your trip to WilmingtonFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026?+
When and where is the 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026?+
How do I register for the 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026?+
29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026
Oct 24, 2026