Vet Fest
Vet Fest is a running, road cycling, and trail running race on September 26, 2026 in Middletown, DE, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sports
- RunningRoad CyclingTrail Running
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, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Middletown, DE
City 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
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
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Make it a Racecation
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Vet Fest
Sep 26, 2026