Dan Rankin Memorial 5K
Dan Rankin Memorial 5K is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Middletown, DE, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (121 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Dan Rankin Memorial 5K Run/Walk is held in memory of Dan Rankin, who was tragically hit and killed by an impaired driver on January 24, 2024, while out on a run training for a Spartan 50K race.
Dan was married to his high school sweetheart, and together they shared four beautiful children. He lived a full life, loved deeply, and had no regrets.
Dan was an entrepreneur at heart and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He believed in hard work, perseverance, and giving back to others.
This event is a way for us to honor Dan’s life and keep his memory alive while bringing our community together.
All proceeds from the Dan Rankin Memorial 5K Run/Walk will benefit the Delaware Wrestling Alliance.
Run. Walk. Remember.
Honoring His Life. Building Future Champions. 🖤💛
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
55°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Ag Farm, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Middletown, DE
City Elevation
58 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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121
Days to train
- Race
- Dan Rankin Memorial 5K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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Dan Rankin Memorial 5K
Nov 21, 2026