Vet Fest
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- Vet Fest - 5K · Vet Fest - Family Fun Walk (1mile, untimed) · Vet Fest - 5K Ruck & more
From the Organizer
Vet Fest 2026
Run. Ruck. Walk. Ride.
Vet Fest provides an annual uplifting opportunity for the military and civilian communities to stand together against military and veteran suicide. Focusing on physical fitness, participants are invited to run, ruck, ride, roll or walk their way through their community.
Honoring the founding location of Vet Fest, Whitehall Delaware will still host the annual event with participants from around the country invited to join in nationally where they are. Virtual runs and rides will take place all weekend long - banning together as a nation to benefit Stop Soldier Suicide’s efforts to reduce the epidemic of military suicide.
All registrants will be mailed a commemorative Vet Fest 2026 event T-shirt. Register by SEPTEMBER 1st to guarantee your shirt shipment before Vet Fest on September 26th!
Registration:
$30 NOW through August 31st
$35 September 1st - 19th
$40 September 20th - 27th
$50 On Race Day
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
76°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Ag Farm, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Middletown, DE
Elevation
58 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Vet Fest, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Vet Fest?
- Vet Fest is a running race held in Middletown, Delaware on September 26, 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 Vet Fest?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Middletown, Delaware at 801 Mapleton Ave., Middletown, DE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Vet Fest?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Vet Fest
Sep 26, 2026