Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Name: Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine
• Date: April 25, 2026
• Location: Hagley Museum (Library and Soda House Entrance), Wilmington, DE
• URL: Race Registration

🌟 About the Race

• Duration: This is the eighth annual run/walk.
• Route: The race takes place along the beautiful Brandywine River through Hagley Museum's 235 acres.
• Purpose: Proceeds support Hagley's field trip fund for area schools.
• Impact: Previous events have raised enough money for over 2600 students to visit Hagley.

🕗 Schedule

• 5K Start Time: 8:30 AM
• 1K Fun Run Start Time: 9:00 AM
• Age Requirement: There is no age requirement for either event.
• Dress Code: Participants are encouraged to wear shades of red, yellow, and orange.

🏆 Teams and Participation

• Encouragement: Corporate and community teams are invited to participate.
• Team Creation: Click on the tabs above to create or join a team!

🎟️ Bib Pick-up and Check-in

• Location: In front of the Hagley Library
• Time: Starting at 7:30 AM on the day of the event.

🤝 Refer a Friend (or five)

• Referral Link: After registering, receive a unique URL to share.
• Social Media: Post it on social media to encourage friends to register.
• Rewards: Receive a $10 discount off your 5K fee OR a $5 discount off your 1K fee after five friends register using your link.

🏅 Age Groups and Awards

• Overall Awards: Top Male/Female overall winners.
• Age Groups: Top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups:
• 14 and under
• 15-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70 and older
• Ceremony: Awards ceremony around 9:30 AM near the finish line.

🏛️ Post-Race Activities

• Museum Opening: Hagley Museum opens at 10 AM.
• Exploration: Explore the historic powder yards, first du Pont family home, and gardens.
• Admission: Registration fee includes free admission to Hagley for two weeks following the event (through May 10, 2026).