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Description
Among the sunflowers and under the setting sun! This 5K course on the scenic historic Winterthur estate will take you into the late summer garden, through a sunflower patch, and along a meadow path, ending at the picturesque Reflecting Pool, where the perfect finish awaits—a glass of sangria and live music.
$35 per guest. Includes access to Winterthur after hours for 5K race, a glass of sangria, Winterthur stemless wine glass, a Philly pretzel, and live music. The course is a combination of paved roads, gravel paths, and manicured grassy trails. Proceeds support free on-site school programs for all school children.
Runners Amenities
Ticket includes:
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access to Winterthur after hours for 5k race
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glass of sangria
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Winterthur stemless wine glass
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Philly pretzel
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live music
Bib Pick Up & Registration
Upon entering Winterthur's main gate (5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735), please drive to the Visitor Center Parking Lot, where you will park for the evening.
After parking, proceed to the Picnic House, the small building to the back, right of the lot, where you will check in and receive your bib.
All race participants must pick up their items between 4:30 - 5:30pm at the Picnic House at Winterthur.
The Race will begin at 5:30 pm with the celebration at the Reflecting Pool until 7:30 pm.
Awards & Age Groups
Overall winners (including Masters if applicable) are always scored by the gun time. Age group winners are scored by their chip time. Gun time refers to the time it takes you to complete the race, from when the starting gun goes off at the beginning of the race to the moment you cross the finish line.
Chip time is another way of saying “net time,” or the actual amount of time it takes a runner/walker to go from the starting line of a race to the finish line.
If you think you are in contention for an overall award, you should start the race as close to the starting line as possible.
Award Categories and Age Categories
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Overall Male/Female (based on Gun Time)
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Overall Male/Female Masters (based on Gun Time)
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Top 3 in each age group Male/Female (based on Chip Time)
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13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+ (based on Chip Time)
Winterthur Details
Winterthur is the premier museum of American decorative arts, with an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America since 1640. The collection is displayed in the magnificent 175-room house, much as it was when the family of founder Henry Francis du Pont called it home.
Winterthur is also 1,000 acres of protected meadows, woodlands, ponds, and waterways. The 60-acre garden, designed by du Pont, is among America’s best, with magnificent plantings and massive displays of color throughout the year. The graduate degree programs and extensive research library make Winterthur an important center for the study of American art and culture.
Donate
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library would not be the place it is without supporters like you. This legacy of generosity starts with founder Henry Francis du Pont, who secured the organization’s future through a gift in his will. Today, your support helps to preserve and to share Winterthur’s treasures with thousands of people each year. Please consider one of the many ways to support Winterthur and help us to continue H. F. du Pont’s legacy.
FAQ's & Policies
Winterthur and Fusion Racing are collaborating to present the Sunset and Sunflower 5k throughout the rolling hills of the historic Winterthur estate. Please review the following FAQ's and Policies for the race.
Race Contact Info
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Course Map
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Map is for directional purposes only.
