Race to Protect Delaware’s Children 5k Run/Walk

Sprint for safety and advocacy at the Race to Protect Delaware’s Children 5K Run/Walk at Glasgow Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

This vital community event directly supports the Office of the Child Advocate and the Protecting Delaware’s Children Fund, ensuring resources for the state's most vulnerable youth.

Choose to run or register for the competitive walking division, with all participants contributing to a system that champions the safety, rights, and well-being of every child.

Your registration fee funds critical advocacy work and provides a commemorative t-shirt, awards for top finishers, and a post-race celebration with music and refreshments.

With professional chip timing and a scenic course through Newark's Glasgow Park, the race is a well-organized opportunity to make a tangible difference through fitness.

Lace up your shoes for a run where every stride is a powerful statement of support, helping to build a stronger safety net and a brighter future for Delaware's children.

Join advocates, families, and community leaders for a morning that proves when we race together for a cause, we can cross the finish line toward a safer, more just world for kids.

Secure your spot in a race where the true victory is measured in protected childhoods and empowered futures.