In 42 days · Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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When
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Where
50 Rosa Parks Dr, Wilmington DE
Distances
5K · 15K
Typical weather
51–67°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
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2025
46–69°F
dry
2024
45–68°F
dry
2023
47–65°F
dry
2022
45–56°F
dry
2021
49–61°F
dry
2020
44–64°F
dry
2019
47–61°F
dry
2018
42–52°F
dry
2017
46–69°F
dry
2016
62–79°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Delaware Distance Classic
- Date: 2026-10-18
- Location: 50 Rosa Parks Dr, Wilmington, DE
- Race URL: Delaware Distance Classic
Packet Pickup
- Race Day: At Start line from 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
- Previous Day: From noon - 3:30 PM at Delaware Running Co. store in Greenville
- Start Time: 9 AM
- Post-Race: Stick around for the after party
DDC 15K
- Annual Event: 43rd Annual 15K Road Race held on the Wilmington, DE Riverfront
- Certification: USATF 15K Championship and Grand Prix Event, Certified
- Course: Fast and Mostly Flat
- Prize Money: $1100 total in prize money with 10 year age groups for awards
- Course Certification: 15K USATF Course Certification # TBD
DDC 5K Run/Walk
- Race Type: Run or walk on the boardwalk and riverfront
- Course Highlights: Past the DuPont Environmental Education Center and return
Parking & Porta-Potties Locations
- Map: See Map
Additional Information
- Course: Fun & flat course, with great refreshments after the race
- Directions: See Directions/Parking
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 17 – 19, 2026.
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