From the Organizer
Come out and join us on October 11th at 9:00 a.m. for our Freedom From Seizures 5K South in Dover, DE!
Meet us at the The Greene Turtle Bar & Grille before the race, then come back for our post-race celebration and awards ceremony.
Enjoy delicious food generously provide by The Greene Turtle and cold beer, seltzers and juice!
Registering for our Freedom From Seizures 5K South will help raise funds for essential support programs, raise awareness for and reduce stigma in epilepsy. For 60 years the Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware has been providing free services, trainings, and educational and support programs throughout the state. Your participation inspires and enables us to continue with our mission.
Medals will be given to:
- Overall Male/Female
- Overall Male/Female Masters
- Top 3 in each age group Male/Female (9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+)
*Overall and Masters - based off GUN TIME
*Age Groups - based off CHIP TIME
There will also be awards for the top individual fundraiser, top team fundraiser, and largest team!
Be sure to register by September 20, 2025 to be guaranteed a race shirt!
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
71°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dover, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dover, DE
Population
39,491
as of 2023
City Elevation
29 ft
Nearest Airport
DOV
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base · 3 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Freedom From Seizures 5K South, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
112
Days to train
- Race
- Freedom From Seizures 5K South
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 391 North DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Freedom From Seizures 5K South?
- Freedom From Seizures 5K South is a running race held in Dover, Delaware on October 10, 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 Freedom From Seizures 5K South?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Dover, Delaware at 391 North DuPont Hwy. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Freedom From Seizures 5K South?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Freedom From Seizures 5K South
Oct 10, 2026