Events
Hometown Heroes 1 Mile Walk
$0
6:00PM EDT
- 7:00PM EDT
Registration Opens June 23, 2025 at 12:00pm EDT
Description
Delaware Tech’s Stanton and Wilmington campuses will host the annual Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk on Thursday, September 18 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.
Start Times
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5 p.m. - Registration Opens
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5:45 p.m. - Kids' Fun Run
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6 p.m. - Race Start
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6:45 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
Become a Sponsor
Click on "Become a Sponsor" to view sponsorship opportunities.
Make a Donation
Click on "Make a Donation" to support student scholarships.
Age Groups and Awards
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+
Awards
The awards will be announced post-race at Rockford Park at 6:45 p.m.
5K Course Map
*Map is for directional purposes only.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://go.dtcc.edu/5k.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Place
Lookout Drive (Clock Tower)
Wilmington, DE US 19806
Wilmington, DE US 19806
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