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.
Overall 1st place Male/Female Top 3 in each age group (Gold, Silver, Bronze) 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
The awards will be announced post-race at Rockford Park at 6:45 p.m.
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $0.00 | Jan 16 | Sep 17 |
| 1 Miles | $0.00 | Jan 16 | Sep 17 |
5 p.m. - Registration Opens 5:45 p.m. - Kids' Fun Run 6 p.m. - Race Start 6:45 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 136 | 31:20 | 18:07 |
| 2023 | 102 | 29:34 | 17:31 |
| 2022 | 35 | 27:21 | 18:18 |
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