Name: Delaware Dash for Rare
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Wilmington

About the Event

2026 Delaware Dash for Rare 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Join the National MPS Society at the 2nd Annual Delaware Dash for Rare 5K!

This event is to raise money and awareness to help change the lives of those living with a rare disease. 10% of Americans suffer from a rare disease and less than 5% have an FDA-approved treatment. 3 out of 10 children with a rare condition do not live to see their 5th birthday, and we work to change this. Proceeds benefit the National MPS Society.

Race Details

7:30 AM: Onsite registration, packet pick-up, and pre-race entertainment
9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk
10:00 AM: Awards/Raffle
10:30 AM: Brunch & Live Music

Lunch is included in registration costs. Come out and enjoy a fun day to help raise awareness and funds for our MPS and ML families!

Start your Team Fundraiser!

At the top, hover over "Donate"
Select "become a fundraiser"
Create your team page - Choose your photo, team name, bio and fundraising goal!
Share the link for people to donate directly to your fundraiser!
You can do this before or after you register

Not able to join in person? Participate virtually!

It is just like any other 5K, except there is no official race location. You get to choose where, with whom, and even how you want to complete the 5K. by participating virtually, you can run the 5K at any time leading up to November 7th. It can even be done in increments, keep track of your distance until you hit the 5K!

Contact Bethany Greene at bethany@mpssociety.org for sponsorship details.

In-person and virtual runners: Shirts guaranteed if you register by October 3rd!

All proceeds go to furthering the mission of the National MPS Society. FEIN: 11-2734849

Races Offered

1 Mile Walk

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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09:00

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$35.00

5K Run

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$35.00

Brunch Only

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — Brunch Only

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09:00

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$10.00

Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Wilmington.

thermostat Temperature

10.1° / 20.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.3° / 17.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 12m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

11.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:13

nightlight Sunset

18:21

About Wilmington

Learn more about the host city, Wilmington.

Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware, though still small by U.S. standards with a population of only 70,000. Due to the state's business-friendly laws, Wilmington is something of a center for businesses, with an incredible number of American corporations incorporated in the city. There are also some celebrities from there, like NFL Hall of Famer Randy White, and US President Joe Biden.