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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
116 W Main Street, Middletown DE
5K
37–53°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
41–58°F
dry
2024
41–55°F
rain
2023
35–56°F
rain
2022
23–42°F
dry
2021
38–57°F
dry
2020
47–64°F
dry
2019
36–52°F
dry
2018
32–48°F
dry
2017
41–58°F
dry
2016
35–41°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
The Dan Rankin Memorial 5K Run/Walk is held in memory of Dan Rankin, who was tragically hit and killed by an impaired driver on January 24, 2024, while out on a run training for a Spartan 50K race.
About Dan
- Family: Dan was married to his high school sweetheart, and together they shared four beautiful children.
- Life Philosophy: He lived a full life, loved deeply, and had no regrets.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Dan was an entrepreneur at heart and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
- Core Values: He believed in hard work, perseverance, and giving back to others.
Event Purpose
This event is a way for us to honor Dan’s life and keep his memory alive while bringing our community together.
Beneficiary
All proceeds from the Dan Rankin Memorial 5K Run/Walk will benefit the Delaware Wrestling Alliance.
Event Motto
Run. Walk. Remember.
Honoring His Life. Building Future Champions. ⛪💛
Event Details
- Date: November 21, 2026
- Location: 116 W Main Street, Middletown, DE
More Information
For more details and registration, visit the official race page: Dan Rankin Memorial 5K.
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