In 97 days · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Where
1701 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington DE
Distance
5K
Typical weather
46–62°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
Rained on 2 of the last 10 race days
2025
49–58°F
dry
2024
56–79°F
dry
2023
45–54°F
dry
2022
48–64°F
rain
2021
49–65°F
dry
2020
33–48°F
dry
2019
59–74°F
rain
2018
42–65°F
dry
2017
42–56°F
dry
2016
47–55°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Roofs From The Heart 5K
- Date: October 31, 2026
- Location: 1701 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE
- Registration Link: Register Here
Event Description
- Theme: Join us for our SPOOKY 3rd Annual Roofs from The Heart 5K Run/Walk.
- Costumes: Wearing a Halloween costume is optional, but there will be an award for best ADULT COSTUME and best YOUTH COSTUME!
- Family Friendly: Please be mindful this is a family event, and there will be children present so please keep costumes appropriate!
Mission Statement
- Our Goal: Roofs from the Heart provides quality new roofs for those who cannot maintain the basic provision of safe and secure shelter for their family.
- Community Health: This effort is aimed at keeping the family healthy, in their home, and in their community.
- Support Needed: Your registration allows us to continue our mission of providing roofs to our disadvantaged and underserved community members in need!
- Impact: In 2025, we replaced 11 roofs to families in dire need. Help us increase that number this year!
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