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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
50 Rosa Parks Dr, Wilmington DE
5K · 15K
51–67°F · low rain risk
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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
Delaware Distance Classic
Packet pickup is at Start line at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park on race morning 745-845am and also the day before from noon-330pm at Delaware Running Co. store in Greenville.
- Course: Fun & flat course, with great refreshments after the race.
- Start Time: 9 am start time. Stick around for the after party.
- More Information: See Directions/Parking
DDC 15K
43rd Annual 15K Road Race held on the Wilmington, DE Riverfront. A USATF 15k Championship and Grand Prix Event. Certified, Fast and Mostly Flat!
- Prize Money: 15K race features a total of $1100 in prize money and 10 year age groups for awards.
- Certification: 15K USATF Course Certification # DE26003JLW
DDC 5K Run/Walk
Run or walk the race on the boardwalk and riverfront, past the DuPont Environmental Education Center and return.
NEW! Race Day Parking for Participants and Volunteers:
- Parking Location: Amtrak parking lot is just across the street from Start/Finish at 111 French St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Enter from French St. only.
- Discounted Rate: Participants will be emailed a voucher for $5 (discounted) all-day parking, paid when departing.
- Free Parking: Free parking is available at 601 S. Madison St. lot and streets throughout the riverfront area on first-come-first-served basis.
- Restrictions: NO PARKING is permitted in the small lot for Riverfront Market / Banks Seafood.
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