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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
801 Mapleton Ave., Middletown DE
5K · 1 Mile
60–75°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
66–80°F
dry
2024
69–82°F
dry
2023
59–64°F
dry
2022
59–76°F
dry
2021
59–72°F
dry
2020
62–75°F
rain
2019
64–85°F
dry
2018
71–84°F
rain
2017
68–84°F
dry
2016
55–70°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 26
Sunny · 51–75°F
Saturday, Sep 26starts near 51°F · 12% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
Vet Fest 2026
Run. Ruck. Walk. Ride.
Vet Fest provides an annual uplifting opportunity for the military and civilian communities to stand together against military and veteran suicide. Focusing on physical fitness, participants are invited to run, ruck, ride, roll or walk their way through their community.
Honoring the founding location of Vet Fest, Whitehall Delaware will still host the annual event with participants from around the country invited to join in nationally where they are. Virtual runs and rides will take place all weekend long - banning together as a nation to benefit Stop Soldier Suicide’s efforts to reduce the epidemic of military suicide.
Commemorative Shirt
- All registrants: Will be mailed a commemorative Vet Fest 2026 event T-shirt.
- Registration deadline: Register by SEPTEMBER 1st to guarantee your shirt shipment before Vet Fest on September 26th!
Registration Details
- $30: NOW through August 31st
- $35: September 1st - 19th
- $40: September 20th - 27th
- $50: On Race Day
Event Information
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Location: 801 Mapleton Ave., Middletown, DE
- URL: Vet Fest Registration
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