Name: Delaware Down Syndrome 5K Run/Walk
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Newark

About the Event

Join the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware as we unite for a common cause and raise funds at our 2026 Delaware Down Syndrome Walk & 5K!

Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today!

Help us spread the word; all are welcome for our day of celebration!

Click here for arrival instructions and general event details.

5k participants are welcome to join us for our whole Family Fun Day, which includes a short Awareness Loop, performances, food trucks, and activities like face-painting, caricatures, balloon art, and more. No extra registration is required. The Family Fun Day takes place from 10 AM until 2 PM

Races Offered

Delaware Down Syndrome 5K Run/Walk

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Newark.

thermostat Temperature

10.1° / 20.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.3° / 17.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 7m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.9 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

65.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:14

nightlight Sunset

18:22

About Newark

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Newark is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. Home to the University of Delaware, it is located 8 miles (13 km) west-southwest of Wilmington and 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Philadelphia. According to the 2020 census, the town's population is 30,601. It constitutes part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Delaware Down Syndrome 5K Run/Walk — 2024.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Zach Connor	M	29	—	18:42
🥈	Jorge Morales	M	58	—	18:45
🥉	Adam Olsavsky	M	43	Wilmington, DE	19:06
4	Sean Gilligan	M	50	MIDDLETOWN, DE	19:36
5	Nic Civarelli	M	37	New Castle, DE	19:58
6	Will Cooper	M	26	Philadelphia, PA	24:27
7	brett emerick	M	47	Newark, DE	24:29
8	Hannah Connor	F	28	—	25:07
9	David Saul	M	40	Garnet Valley, PA	25:40
10	Conner Simmons	M	16	Dover, DE	26:03
11	MaryJo Gilligan	F	50	Middletown, DE	28:02
12	Deb Simmons	F	47	Dover, DE	28:17
13	Jeff Leggett	M	64	Newark, DE	29:14
14	Michael Strong	M	69	Middletown, DE	29:37
15	Carson Moore	M	25	Wilmington, DE	29:38
16	Grace Moore	F	23	Wilmington, DE	29:38
17	Erica Firkin	F	54	Allentown, NJ	30:13
18	Cora Firkin	F	27	Allentown, NJ	32:19
19	Jeff Firkin	M	55	Allentown, NJ	32:21
20	Anna Saul	F	40	Garnet Valley, PA	33:20
21	Nickie Davis	F	61	MIDDLETOWN, DE	33:44
22	Stephanie Beckel	F	33	Wilmington, DE	35:11
23	Kristen Edwards	F	43	Middletown, DE	35:33
24	Rebekah Wang	F	40	Downingtown, PA	35:50
25	Raegan Emerick	F	16	—	35:53
26	Martha Sturtevant	F	48	Middletown, DE	36:28
27	David Lovelace	M	79	Newark, DE	38:11
28	Susan Carpenter	F	48	—	39:16
29	Greg Gurev	M	57	—	39:38
30	Cambria Sturtevant	F	16	Middletown, DE	40:29
31	Kelly Wright	F	44	Middletown, DE	40:38
32	Caitlin Richards	F	19	—	40:57
33	Juanita Richards	F	53	Middletown, DE	41:09
34	Megan Harwood	F	36	Middletown, DE	42:56
35	Lauren Moon	F	26	Wilmington, DE	43:00
36	Theresa Deamond	F	52	Wilmington, DE	43:01
37	Michael Wang	M	42	Downingtown, PA	44:03
38	Ginny Knox	F	54	—	48:15
39	Michael Twining	M	56	—	48:19
40	Jen Twining	F	55	—	48:20
41	Linda Strong	F	72	Middletown, DE	48:20
42	Michele Holben	F	44	Wilmington, DE	48:45
43	Amanda Wilson	F	31	Newark, DE	48:54
44	Harmony McDermott	F	13	—	48:55
45	Elizabeth Forenski	F	37	Wilmington, DE	48:56
46	Betty Olmstead	F	78	—	52:14
47	Matthew Beck	M	23	—	57:44
48	Kevin McDermott	M	58	—	58:08
49	Elaine Madden	F	63	Reisterstown, MD	58:24
50	Karen McDermott	F	58	New Castle, DE	58:26

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About the Event

Join the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware as we unite for a common cause and raise funds at our 2026 Delaware Down Syndrome Walk & 5K!

Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today!

Help us spread the word; all are welcome for our day of celebration!

Click here for arrival instructions and general event details.

5k participants are welcome to join us for our whole Family Fun Day, which includes a short Awareness Loop, performances, food trucks, and activities like face-painting, caricatures, balloon art, and more. No extra registration is required. The Family Fun Day takes place from 10 AM until 2 PM

Races Offered

Delaware Down Syndrome 5K Run/Walk

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