Yorklyn Monster 5K

Yorklyn Monster 5K 

Legend has it, a very long time ago, the area that is now known as the village of Yorklyn, DE, a break-off faction of Inuit people from far northern Canada settled here.  On their first day after making camp they discovered an unusually large salamander in the Red Clay Creek.  This 3-foot long creature seemed at first unconcerned with its new human neighbors, even becoming sort of a pet to the people.  But, as the legend tells, after several sunrises this small tribe began shrinking.  Soon there were only two remaining.  At the same time of these disappearances, the large salamander tripled in size!  The people, now fearful that their once loving salamander had become so large and unapproachable, were preparing to flee Yorklyn.  The amphibian could sense this fear....  No one knows what really happened to these rogue Inuits, but the legend continues when some traveling Quakers from Philadelphia were visiting Israel Marshall at the mansion in Yorklyn.  Strolling the grounds behind the mansion they encountered what is referred to today as the Yorklyn Monster!   From an unconfirmed interview with an anonymous staff member from the mansion who was working in the yard, not far from where the travelers were last seen, he heard terrifying screams and a sound he claimed to be like a "gurgling steam engine crashing into another gurgling steam engine," then silence.  As he was running towards these horrifying sounds by the time he got to where is now the Auburn Heights loop off Farm Lane, he saw what he declared, "a Salamonster running over the hill."  Hence that loop in Auburn Heights off Farm lane is today acknowledged as the Yorklyn Monster Loop.

Race Details: This is the kick-off event for Yorklyn Day, with fun family events from 11AM - 5PM. The Yorklyn Monster 5K will start/finish in front of Dew Point Brewing Company on the paved path.  Runners will head onto Creek Road, running on the left side of the road (into the direction of oncoming traffic- roads will not be closed however Hockessin Fire Police will be assisting with traffic control). Runners will turn left onto Benge Road, then right onto Farm Lane entering Auburn Heights Preserve.  Inside the preserve runners will run two loops in a counter-clockwise direction around the Yorklyn Monster Loop before exiting the preserve and heading back to Dew Point Brewing Company. 

The race will start promptly at 10AM. Day of registration and bib pick-up will begin at 9AM at Dew Point Brewing Company. 

Proceeds to benefit Yorklyn Restoration and Preservation

Course: An interactive map link will be inputted as soon as the permit for the course is approved.  Actual wheel measured distance is 18,500ft or 3.5 miles... it's a MONSTER!

Registration/Amenities: Online registration is $30, $20 for children 14 and under.  Registration includes exclusive VIP parking, allowing you to park to closest to all Yorklyn Day events!  Only pre-registered runners will receive the exclusive parking pass via email before the event. All registered runners will also receive a commemorative pint glass which is good for one fill with your beer of choice from Dew Point Brewing Company.  There will be non-alcoholic options for the under-21 participants.

Day of registration will be available starting at 9AM for $35/$25 14u and will not include VIP parking.

Awards: Gifts Cards for overall Male/Female and Masters. Medals for top m/f in 10yr age groups; 14u, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+