Friends 5K Run/Walk, benefiting the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Distance
- Friends 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Join us for the 5th Annual Friends 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute. This year's event will be at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center campus in Newark, Delaware.
Proceeds for this year's race will be used to support groundbreaking bench-to-bedside cancer research in order to speed the discoveries made in scientific labs to clinical trials that benefits patients.
Your support will help provide vital early-stage funding to accelerate translational cancer research.
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
74°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington New Castle Co Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newark, DE
Elevation
53 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Friends 5K Run/Walk, benefiting the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute
- Date
- September 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Friends 5K Run/Walk, benefiting the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute?
- Friends 5K Run/Walk, benefiting the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute is a running race held in Newark, Delaware on September 27, 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 Friends 5K Run/Walk, benefiting the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Newark, Delaware at 4701 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Friends 5K Run/Walk, benefiting the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Friends 5K Run/Walk, benefiting the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute
Sep 27, 2026