Delaware · 15K · 5K
Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K
Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K is a 15K and 5K event held in Wilmington, Delaware. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 350 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
- Field size
- ~350 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Distances
- 15K, 5K
- Field size
- About 350 runners
- Course
- Flat (certified riverfront)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- ddc15k.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K
A fast, flat, certified 15K and 5K from Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, serving as the Mid-Atlantic USATF 15K Championship. It has been Pike Creek Valley Running Club's signature event since 1983.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Mid-Atlantic USATF 15K Championship and Grand Prix event; Pike Creek Valley Running Club signature race since 1983
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Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K: common questions
- When is the Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K held?
- In Wilmington, Delaware.
- What distances does the Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K offer?
- 15K and 5K.
- How many people run the Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K?
- About 350 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $75 (from ddc15k.org, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface.
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