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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin DE
5K · 10K
50–67°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
42–63°F
dry
2024
40–59°F
dry
2023
47–64°F
dry
2022
52–65°F
rain
2021
51–62°F
dry
2020
41–59°F
dry
2019
49–57°F
dry
2018
46–62°F
dry
2017
42–60°F
dry
2016
57–78°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Cloudy · 43–52°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 43°F · 11% chance of rain · wind up to 17 mph
About this race
Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Rain Date: Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Bib Pickup: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
10K Start: 10:00 AM
5K Start: 10:15 AM
It was so fun, we decided to run it again! For the second year in a row, runners and walkers are invited to explore the breathtaking natural lands of Mt. Cuba Center with one-of-a-kind courses that wind through meadows and forests, alongside ponds, and across the same scenic terrain that Mt. Cuba’s conservation team manages to restore and protect native habitats.
This year we will host the same 5K route but also add on a challenging 10K course that takes you deeper into the “wild side” of Mt. Cuba.
Register for the 5K or 10K by October 2nd to receive a Wild & Rooted Trail Run shirt!
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