In 348 days · Sat, Sep 25, 2027
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When
Saturday, September 25th, 2027
Where
801 Mapleton Ave., Middletown DE
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
61–76°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
55–71°F
dry
2025
70–80°F
rain
2024
64–71°F
dry
2023
60–68°F
dry
2022
55–80°F
rain
2021
53–75°F
dry
2020
58–76°F
dry
2019
57–79°F
dry
2018
62–78°F
rain
2017
67–87°F
dry
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About this race
Vet Fest 2027
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.All registrants will be mailed a commemorative Vet Fest 2027 event T-shirt. Register by August 29th to guarantee your shirt shipment before Vet Fest on September 25th!
Registration: $30 NOW through August 29th $35 August 30th - September 19th $40 September 20th - 24th $50 On Race Day
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