Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk is a running race on September 17, 2026 in Wilmington, DE.
- Date
- September 17, 2026 (Race day is today)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Delaware Tech’s Stanton and Wilmington campuses will host the annual Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk on Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. at the clock tower in Rockford Park, Lookout Dr., Wilmington, DE. Registration will open at 5 p.m.
This year’s event is free. Pre-purchased T-shirts will be handed out at Rockford Park on race day. Additional T-shirt will be available for race day purchase of $15, while supplies last. Other race amenities include food, music, and games – fun for the whole family!
If you can't attend in person but would still like to support student scholarships, you can make a donation.
Delaware Tech trains many essential workers such as paramedics, nurses, small business owners, IT professionals, and more who become our Hometown Heroes.
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Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Thursday, 9/17
High
85°
Low
69°
Conditions
Partly sunny
Chance of Rain
34%
Wind
5 mph
About Wilmington, DE
City Elevation
74 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Today
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- Race
- Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
- Date
- September 17, 2026
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Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
Sep 17, 2026