Eternal Rest 5k

The 9th Annual Eternal Rest 5k run/walk will be held on 10/12/2024. Funds from the race and corporate sponsors help us maintain the beautiful, historic cemetery grounds. Day of registration starts at 3:00pm in the Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, 701 Delaware Ave., Wilmington DE.  Race starts at 4:00pm in the lower section of the cemetery. the course is a fast flat race except for the uphill to finish line!

The weather forecast for Saturday 10/12 looks fabulous! Sunny with a high of 70! Perfect fall afternoon to enjoy the 5k run/walk!!

Participants will run/walk out of cemetery turning right onto S. Park Dr., left onto the Market Street Bridge Sidewalk, left onto N. Park Dr. turning around before the Park Condominium and return back to finish line in the cemetery

The after-party starts as soon as first returning participants arrive back to the front of cemetery. Enjoy El Diablo Burritos, beer, wine or soda.

Rain Date: 10/26 3:00pm

Parking is available in the cemetery near the Delaware Ave. front entrance.