
Delaware Dash for Rare is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Wilmington, DE, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
Join the National MPS Society at the 2nd Annual Delaware Dash for Rare 5K!
This event is to raise money and awareness to help change the lives of those living with a rare disease. 10% of Americans suffer from a rare disease and less than 5% have an FDA-approved treatment. 3 out of 10 children with a rare condition do not live to see their 5th birthday, and we work to change this. Proceeds benefit the National MPS Society.
7:30 AM: Onsite registration, packet pick-up, and pre-race entertainment
9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk
10:00 AM: Awards/Raffle
10:30 AM: Brunch & Live Music
Lunch is included in registration costs. Come out and enjoy a fun day to help raise awareness and funds for our MPS and ML families!
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Select "become a fundraiser"
Create your team page - Choose your photo, team name, bio and fundraising goal!
Share the link for people to donate directly to your fundraiser!
You can do this before or after you register
It is just like any other 5K, except there is no official race location. You get to choose where, with whom, and even how you want to complete the 5K. by participating virtually, you can run the 5K at any time leading up to November 7th. It can even be done in increments, keep track of your distance until you hit the 5K!
Contact Bethany Greene at bethany@mpssociety.org for sponsorship details.
In-person and virtual runners: Shirts guaranteed if you register by October 3rd!
All proceeds go to furthering the mission of the National MPS Society. FEIN: 11-2734849
Events
Weather
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
39°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington Porter Rsch, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
74 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Delaware Dash for Rare
Nov 7, 2026