# 2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K

- **When:** Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 50 Rosa Parks Dr, Wilmington, DE, 19801
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-140886-2026-delaware-distance-classic-15k-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/Wilmington/DelawareDistanceClassic15K5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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. 
Fun & flat course, with great refreshments after the race. 9am start time. Stick around for the after party.   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.  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:

Amtrak parking lot is just across the street from Start/Finish at 111 French St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Enter from French St. only. Participants will be emailed a voucher for $5 (discounted) all-day parking, paid when departing.
Free parking is available at 601 S. Madison St. lot and streets throughout the riverfront area on first-come-first-served basis.
NO PARKING is permitted in the small lot for Riverfront Market / Banks Seafood

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-140886-2026-delaware-distance-classic-15k-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-140886-2026-delaware-distance-classic-15k-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).