Full Moon 5K Trail Run/Walk

Welcome to the first year of the Full Moon 5K Trail Run/Walk at Brandywine Creek State Park!

The trails of Brandywine Creek State Park are waiting for you! Come on over, enjoy the trails, and watch the moonrise of the Flower Moon at the top of Hawk Hill after you cross the finish line.

This event is a fundraising event for three nonprofit groups: The Friends of Brandywine Creek State Park, GRIT: Girls Really Into Trails, and the Delaware Interscholastic Cycling League. 

Moonrise will be at ~8:20PM and we encourage everyone to bring a chair so you can stick around, enjoy the music, lawn games, s'mores, snacks, and a drink at the top of Hawk Hill. (Adult beverages available for for those 21+). S'mores and lawn games are free for everyone, participating runners and families alike. 

Sunset will be at ~7:57PM. While the sun will still be up after most participants complete the event, it is always slightly darker in the woods! If you believe you will be on the race course for close to the full allotted hour, the recommendation would be to bring a head lamp as there will not be additional illumination provided on course. 

We just want to remind you so you are properly prepared that this is a trail run/walk and there will be some rocks, roots, grass and other natural surface elements on the course. Come prepared and ready to have fun! 

Bib Pickup and the start and finish line will be at the top of the Hawk Watch Parking Lot at Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Dam Road Wilmington, DE 19807.

Click Here to view the parking lot location 

Registration and Bib Pick Up

Friday May 1st 5:45PM-6:45PM

Brandywine Creek State Park Hawk Watch Lot

Run/Walk Start Time

7:00PM

Are dogs allowed at the event ?

Yes dogs are permitted at the event. Please make sure your dog is on a leash and you clean up after your pet.

Awards and Age Groups

Overall Male/Female

Overall Masters Male/Female

Top 3 in each Age Group Male/Female: 19 and under,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70+

Additional Prizes for Overall Top 3 NICA Coaches + NICA Riders

Runners Amenities

• Custom Bib
• Stickers
• Post Race Snacks
• Drink Ticket (adult beverages for those 21+)
• Fire Pits and S'mores
• Lawn games 
• Flower Seed Packets to plant in your garden or yard!

Course Map

• GPX Link will be shared to registrants the week of the event. Course preview available at the bottom of the page.

FAQ's and Policies

Important information that you need to know

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Rain Date

In the chance there is inclement weather that requires a postponement of the event, this event will be held Saturday 05/02/2026 at 7:00PM at Brandywine Creek State Park.