Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
About this race
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, and you can purchase a race t-shirt for $15, while supplies last. T-shirts will be distributed at Rockford Park on race day. 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.
Join fellow runners on September 17, 2026 for the Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Wilmington.
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Hometown Heroes 5K Run
Walking
Hometown Heroes 1 Mile Walk
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About Wilmington
Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk takes place in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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