April 2009 Race Details

April 2009
Detailed Race Listings

Please contact the race officials to validate the
information on this site. Send any corrections
or updates to info@races2run.com.

04/04/09 ( Saturday)-4th Robot 5k run walk - Wilmington, DE

       or sign up in person with cash or check till Thurs., April 1st 3pm.
                 Located in the Greenville Crossing One.

NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

Race Time:   9 am start! Registration opens at 8 am.
Location:      Overlook Pavilion, Wilmington Riverfront. Located behind AAA Building.       Directions
                     Plenty of free parking in lots next door.
Benefits:      Proceeds go toward programs to encourage youth from elementary to high school to pursue
                      interests and careers in engineering, science, and technology.
Programs Supported: First State First Lego League, Jr. Lego League, and Miracle Workerz Robotics Team
Course:       USATF Certified. Fast flat. Map
Amenities:  Tee shirts, refreshments, and random prizes.
Awards:       Overall male and female runners plus top 3 in ten year age groups 13 under through 70 + Course records
                    Top male and female walkers.
Results:      2006 2007 2008 2009
Photos:       2008 2009
Entry Fee: $16 pre entry till April 1st $20 after and day of event.
                    Student rate of $12 pre and $20 day of event for those 18 and under.
Entry Info: Make checks payable to "First State Robotics, Inc."              universal entry form.
Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.

Contact:      For more information, contact Wayne S. Kursh at 302-654-6400 or wayne@races2run.com
Mail entry: C. Perrotto c\o Robot Run 136 Pine Hill Road, Landenberg, PA, 19350
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Miracle Workerz

First Robotics Competition

04/17/09 (Sat.) -7th Connie Dietrich 5k Run Walk- & Kiddie K-Hockessin, DE

       or sign up in person with cash or check till Wednesday, April 14th, 3 pm.
                 Located in the Greenville Crossing One.

NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

Wilmington Christian School’s annual 5K Run/Walk celebrates the life of Mrs. Connie Dietrich, one of our Physical Education teachers, who lost her battle against cancer in 2002. Mrs. Dietrich was loved and respected by all. Her heart’s wish was that all families who desire Christian education for their children be able to afford it. Proceeds from this event will benefit our Tuition Assistance Fund as well as a donation to the American Cancer Society in Connie’s honor.

Race Time: 9 am (registration opens at 8 am) also Kiddie K run (one mile)
Location:      Wilmington Christian School, 825 Loveville Road, Hockessin, DE 19707                   Directions
Benefits:      American Cancer Society and Wilmington Christian School
Course:        Residential route through the neighborhoods near Wilm. Christian School starting and finishing at
                     Wilmington Christian School. Course measured by Doug White.   Google course map
Sponsors:    Wilmington Christian School
Amenities:    t-shirts to all pre registered runners, post race refreshments
Awards:         Overall male and female plus top 3 in ten year age groups 13 under through 70+
Results:           2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Photos:          2008    2009
Entry Fee:    $16 pre registration by April 1st ($12 for students 18 & under) $20 day of event
                      $15 day of event for students).
Online Registration:   Click here to enter online using a major credit card.
Entry Info:    Make checks payable to "Wilmington Christian School"                              Universal entry form.
Contact:        For more information, contact 302-239-2121 x 3430 or dhadley@wilmingtonchristian.org
Mail entry:   Wilmington Christian School, 904 Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
                      att: Development Office
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Wilmington Christian School

04/05/09 (Sunday) -Inaugural Race For A Better Delaware-
                                    First In Service 5k- Wilmington, DE

A Project of the Jefferson Awards in Partnership with Governor Jack Markell, County Executive Chris Coons, Mayor James Baker, The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, The News Journal, the University of Delaware and the Delaware Community Foundation.

      sign up in person till Wed. April 1st by noon at Delaware Running Co., Greenville, DE (cash or check)

NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

                                 We are looking for $500 tee shirt sponsors for this event.....includes ten free entries!
                                                       contact: raceforbetterDE@aol.com

Race Time:   9 am (registration opens at 8 am)
Location:       Riverfront Shops at Dravo Plaza, Wilmington Riverfront Wilmington, DE                                  Directions
Benefits:       The Delaware Community Foundation offering scholarships to outstanding high school
                             students who demonstrate leadership through service and a Leadership Award at the University of Delaware.
Sponsors:      Astra Zeneca, Barclays Bank, WL Gore, Great Barn Ventures, Garrett B. Lyons DDS PA, 1st State Health,
                            Diver Chevrolet, Mittleman Dental Laboratory, Cover & Rossiter, Agilent Technologies,
                            Elisa Komins Morris Photography, Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials
Course:        USATF certified course. Fast flat along the Wilmington River Walk. map
Amenities:     t-shirt and refreshments. Tee shirt guaranteed to all pre registered runners.
Awards:         Overall male and female plus top 3 in ten year age groups 13 under to 70+.
                             Top 3 male and female walkers.
NOTE:         All age group winners will receive a Gore-Tex jacket compliments of WL Gore
Results:        2009
Photos:         2009       Elise Morris photos
Entry Fee:    $16 pre-entry until April 1st; $20 after and day of event
                     Student Rate of $10 pre and $15 day of event (for those 18 and under)
Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.

Entry Info:   Make checks payable to "Delaware Community Foundation"           Universal entry form.
Contact:       For more information, contact Wayne S. Kursh at 302-654-6400 or wayne@races2run.com
Mail entry: Delaware Community Foundation, c/o Gail Carlucci, 100 W. 10th St, Suite 115
                     Wilmington, DE   19801
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Wilmington Riverfront

The Jefferson Awards.

04/05/09 (Sunday) -5th Salesianum Blue Gold 5k run \ walk-Wilm., DE

sign up in person with cash or check till Wed. April 1st.  Located in Greenville Crossing One. (cash or check)

NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

Race Time:    12:30 pm (registration opens at 11:30 am)
Location:        Salesianum School, 1801 N Broom Street, Wilmington, DE             Directions
Benefits:        DFRC – Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with intellectual disABILITIES
Course:         Starting and finishing at Salesianum School measured by Doug White.       Course map
Amenities:     Tee-shirts to all participants plus post race refreshments.
Awards:         Overall male and female winners plus top 3 in 10 year age groups 13 under thru 70 over.
                              Top 3 male and female walkers.
Entry Fee:      $16 pre registration (till April 1st)       $20 after and day of event
                              $12 students (till April 1st )               $20 after and day of event
Results:        2007      2008   2009
Photos:          2007     2008    2009
Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.

Entry Info:     Make checks payable to "Salesianum School"                           Universal entry form.
Contact:          For more information, contact Bill DiNardo via email at wdinardo@salesianum.org
Mail entry:    Salesianum School 5k, c/o Bill DiNardo, 1801 N Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
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Salesianum School

04/11/09 (Sat.) -5th Henry C. Conrad Schools of Science 5k Wilm., DE

sign up in person till Thursday, April 8th at noon at Delaware Running Co., Greenville, DE

NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

Race Time: 9:30 am start (registration opens at 8:30 am)
Location:       Henry C. Conrad Schools of Science, 201 Jackson Ave, Wilmington, DE    Directions
Benefits:       Conrad Athletics
Course:        Wheel measured course starting and finishing at Conrad Stadium     Course map
Amenities:    T-shirts, refreshments, Conrad Alumni Band Performance, plus more!
Awards:        Overall male and female winners plus top 3 in ten year age groups 13 under through 70 over.
                             Special awards for top 3 Conrad Alumni.
                             Top male and female walkers.
Results:       2005   2006 2007 2008 2009
Photos:          2008 2009
Entry Fee:    $16 pre registration till April 8th   $20 after and day of event.      universal entry form.
Entry Info:    Make checks payable to "Conrad Athletics"
Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.
Contact:       For more information, contact Wayne S. Kursh at 302-654-6400 or nora.miller@redclay.k12.de.us
Mail entry: Conrad 5k Run, Att: Nora Miller, 201 Jackson Ave., Wilmington, DE 19804                                                                                                                                  Current Weather

Henry C. Conrad Schools of Science

04/16/09 (Thursday) -9th Think First 5k run\ walk-Stanton, DE

sign up in person with cash or check till Monday, April 13th 3pm. Located in the Greenville Crossing One.

NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

Race Time: 6:30 pm (registration opens at 5:40 pm) Kid's fun run starts at 6:25 pm
Location:    Christiana Hospital Campus, 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE    Directions
                         Registration, start and finish near the Emergency Department. Follow directional arrows.
Benefits:   All proceeds benefit Delaware's Think First Injury Prevention Programs.
Course:     Out and back course measured by Doug White. Fast and flat! Course map (coming soon)
Amenities:  t-shirts and refreshments
Awards:      Overall male and female plus top 3 in ten year age groups 13 under to 70 +
                    Top 3 male female walkers.
Results:      2004 2009
Photos:       2009
Entry Fee:   $16 pre registration before April 13th   $20 day of event. $5 for kid's fun run. universal entry form
Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.
Entry Info:     Make checks payable to "Christiana Care Foundation"
Contact:         For more information, contact  Wayne S. Kursh 302-654-6400 or wayne@races2run.com
Mail entry:   Think First 5k c\o races2run, PO Box 24, Montchanin, DE 19710
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04/18/09 (Sat.) -2nd First Tee of DE. 5k for Healthy Kids-Wilm., DE


      sign up in person with cash or check till Thurs. April 14th at 3 pm. Located in Greenville Crossing One


NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

Race Time:    1:00 pm (registration opens at noon )       Kiddie K run begins at 12:30 pm
Location:         Dravo Plaza, Wilmington Riverfront, Wilmington, DE   (under cranes)          Directions
Benefits:         The First Tee of Delaware. Our program positively impacts Delaware youth through golf instruction
                               and life-skills education. Through this education we teach our youth the importance of an active
                               lifestyle including proper nutrition, and we place the necessary attention on proper decision making
                               techniques that respect our diverse population and give helpful skills to improve patience, respect, and
                               integrity of self and others.
Course:          USTAF certified. Start and finish at Dravo Plaza, flat, fast route along the Wilmington Riverfront map
Amenities:      Tee shirts and golf towels to all registered runners and walkers. Post race refreshments, games, and
                               prize raffle. Raffle ticket included in registration.
Awards:          Overall male and female winners plus top 2 in five year age groups 13 under through 70 over.
                               Top male and female walkers and ribbons for Kiddie K participants.
Results:         2008     2009
Photos:              2008    2009
Entry Fee:    $16 pre entry till April 14th     $20 after and day of event.  $12 for students 18 and under and $15 day of       Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.

Entry Info:       Make checks payable to " The First Tee of Delaware"       Universal entry form.
Contact:           For more information, contact 302-428-1612 or knightsace31@hotmail.com
Mail entry:      The First Tee of DE 5k, PO Box 419, Rockland, DE 19732
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The First Tee of Delaware

04/19/09 (Sunday) -10th Race for Wishes 10k / 5k -Centreville, DE
                                  CAG Truck Capital presenting sponsor


    sign up in person with cash or check till Wed., April 15th at 3 pm. Located in Greenville Crossing One.


NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS EVENT DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE
                  ROUTE BEING USED.

                    Part of the " Michelob Ultra Race to the finish line" restaurant series.

Race Time: 10k run starts at 8:30 am 5k run / walk starts at 9:40 am (registration opens at 7:30 am)

Location:       Buckley's Tavern, 5812 Kennett Pike, Centreville, DE            Directions
Benefits:        Make- A -Wish Foundation® of the Mid Atlantic, Inc. is a non-profit organization that fulfills the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the experience with hope, strength, and joy.
Sponsors:      Buckley's Tavern, Pine Mt. Water Co. and presenting sponsor CAG Corp. 5k course map
Course:         USATF certified 10k and 5k courses starting and finishing at Buckley's.      10k course map
Amenities:    Tee shirt and great post race party on the deck of Buckley's (free beer for those over 21).
                             Post race party inside if weather does not  cooperate.
Awards:        Overall male and female plus top 3 in ten year age groups for 10k and top 3 in 5 year age groups for 5k.
                            Top male and female walkers. Merchandise prizes!
Results:      2003   2004   2005 2006 2007 2008 10k 2008 5k   2009 10k 2009 5k
Photos:         2008 2009
Entry Fee:     $16 pre entry till April 15th   $20 day of event $25 registration for both 10k & 5k
Online Registration:   Click here to enter online using a major credit card
Entry Info:     Make checks payable to "Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc."
Contact:         For more information, contact 302-475-9474 or dbaylis@midatlantic.wish.org     Universal entry form.
Mail entry:    Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc., 3411 Silverside Rd., Suite 104,
                              The Weldin Building, Wilmington, DE 19801
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Visit Centreville, Delaware

Make- A- Wish Foundation of the Mid- Atlantic , Inc.

04/18/09 (Saturday) -3rd Hockessin Rotary Club 5k -Hockessin, DE

        sign up in person till Wed, April 15th at noon at Delaware Running Co., Greenville, DE (cash or check)

NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
                  YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

                                                Bring us your old running shoes to support PPPAfrica

Race Time: 9:00 am start (registration opens at 8:00 am)
Location:       Hockessin Athletic Club, 100 Fitness Way, Hockessin, DE 19707        Directions
Sponsors:     Hockessin Greenville Rotary Club
Benefits:       Hockessin Greenville Outreach Program
Course:        Wheel measured course by Doug White starting and finishing at HAC. Course map (coming soon)
Amenities:    T-shirts and refreshments. SILENT AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE.....
                                                               BRING YOUR CREDIT CARD.
Awards:       Overall male and female winners plus top 3 in ten year age groups 13 under through 70 over.
                            Top 3 male and female walkers.
Results:         2007 2008 2009
Photos:           2008   2009
Entry Fee:    $16 pre registration till April 15th   $20 after and day of event.
Entry Info:    Make checks payable to "Hockessin/Greenville Rotary" universal entry form.
Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.
Contact:       For more information, contact Dave Stracke at 302-235-7262 or wayne@races2run.com
Mail entry: Hockessin Rotary 5k, PO Box 1653, Hockessin, DE 19707
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Hockessin Greenville Rotary Club

04/22/09 (Wed.) -20th Ronald McDonald House of DE 5k -Wilm., DE
        Presented by Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children & Nemours Mansion & Gardens

   sign up in person with cash or check till Sunday, April 19th 3pm. Located in the Greenville Crossing One.

                                 NOTE: We will be back on the grounds of the duPont Hospital for this event.


                         We are looking for $500 tee shirts sponsors for this event.....includes five free entries!
                                                       contact: bbrownpsu@yahoo.com


NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

Race Time:    6:30 pm (Kid's Kiddie K 6:20 pm free to kid's 10 under) Registration opens at 5:30 pm
Location:       Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Nemours Mansion & Gardens,
                           1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE     Directions
Parking:       Plenty of free parking on site.
Sponsors:     Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Nemours Mansion & Gardens,
                            Delaware Owner Operators Ronald McDonald Restaurants, Law Office of Joseph A. Gabay
                          WJBR, Women's Sports Specialties, Pine Mt. Water Co., Gregg Lavelle, State Representative.
Benefits:      Ronald McDonald House of Delaware
Course:        USATF Certified starting and finishing at the Bell Tower on the grounds of the hospital.
Amenities:    t-shirts and refreshments for all registered participants. Special guest "Ronald McDonald"
Awards:             Overall male and female winners plus top 2 in 5 year age groups 13 under thru 70 over win merchandise
                            awards. Top 3 male and female walkers.
Results:        2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Photos:        2008 2009
Entry Fee:   $17 pre registration (till April 19th) $20 after and day of event       universal entry form                                   Online Registration:   Click here to enter online using a major credit card.

Entry Info:    Make checks payable to "Ronald McDonald House of DE"
Contact:        For more information, contact Barbara Brown Kursh at 302-654-6400 or bbrownpsu@yahoo.com
Mail entry:   Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, 1901 Rockland Road, Wilm,, DE 19803 att: 5k run walk

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Ronald McDonald House of Delaware

Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children

04/25/09 (Saturday) -3rd Nutrition and Dietetics Club 5k -Newark, De

           sign up in person with cash or check till Thurs. April 21st at 3 pm. Located in Greenville Crossing One.

NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

Race Time:   10 am (registration opens at 9 am)
Location:        Christiana Towers Commons, New London Road at Christiana Drive          Directions
Benefits:        Christiana Care's Moving Delaware Forward program.
Sponsor:        tba.
Course:          Out and back course along Creek Road in Newark. Starting at Christiana Towers.
                              Wheel measured by Doug White.               Course Map
Amenities:     Tee shirts and post race refreshments
Awards:         Overall male and female plus top 3 in ten year age groups 13 under through 70+
                             Top 3 male and female walkers.
Results:         2007 2008 2009
Photos:        2008  2009
Entry Fee:     $15 pre registration till April 21st   $20 day of event
Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.

Entry Info:     Make checks payable to University of Delaware                     Universal entry form.
Contact:         For more information, contact Wayne S. Kursh via email wayne@races2run.com
Mail entry:    Nutrition and Dietetics Club 5k c/o Activities and Programs Office, 218 Trabant Univ. Center,
                       Newark, DE 19716
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Seven Sisters of Dewey Beach

04/25/09 (Saturday) -Inaugural JoJo D'Occhio 5k -Bear, De

           sign up in person with cash or check till Thurs. April 21st at 3 pm. Located in Greenville Crossing One.

NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

Race Time:   9 am (registration opens at 8 am)
Location:        Glasgow Park, intersection of Route 40 and 896.
Benefits:        Grieving children who have suffered the loss of a sibling
Sponsor:        tba.
Course:          Wheel measured by Chip Bixler, fast and flat on bike paths around the park.    Course map coming soon.
Amenities:     Tee shirts and post race refreshments
Awards:         Overall male and female plus top 3 in ten year age groups 13 under through 70+
                             Top 3 male and female walkers.
Results:         2009
Photos:        2009
Entry Fee:     $16 pre registration till April 21st   $20 day of event
Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.

Entry Info:     Make checks payable to JoJo D'Occhio Foundation 5K           Universal entry form.
Contact:         For more information, contact Wayne S. Kursh via email wayne@races2run.com
Mail entry:    JoJo D'Occhio Foundation Run 5k 345 Paper Mill Rd Newark, DE 19711 att: Joshua Shaver


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Friends of Glasgow Park

04/26/09 (Sun.) -2nd Matthew Bowers Save the Children 5k -Newark, De


       sign up in person with cash or check till Wed. April 22nd located in Greenville Crossing One.

NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

Race Time:   9 am (registration opens at 8 am)
Location:        Christiana Towers Commons, New London Road at Christiana Drive           Directions
Benefits:        Save the Children in honor of 2nd. Lt. Matthew Bowers
Sponsor:        AFROTC
Course:          Out and back course along Creek Road in Newark. Starting at Christiana Towers.
                              Wheel measured by Doug White.                                                                   Course Map
Amenities:     Tee shirts and post race refreshments
Awards:         Overall male and female plus top 3 in ten year age groups 13 under through 70 over
                             Top 3 male and female walkers.
Results:            2008 2009
Photos:              2009
Entry Fee:      $16 pre registration till April 22nd   $20 day of event
Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.

Entry Info:      Make checks payable to Univ. of DE AFROTC Detachment 128          Universal entry form.
Contact:         For more information, contact Wayne S. Kursh via email wayne@races2run.com
Mail entry:     Matthew Bowers Save the Children 5k,
                        314 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE 19717 att: Cadet Eric Burdon
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AFROTC

04/30/09 (Thursday)-Inaugural A Healthier U 5k - Wilmington, DE
brought to you by Students Taking Charge

   sign up in person with cash or check till Tue., April 27th 3pm. Located in the Greenville Crossing One.


NOTICE: NO BABY STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN PORTION OF THIS EVENT.
YOU MAY WALK WITH STROLLERS.

Race Time: 6:30 pm start! Registration opens at 5pm.
Location:      Overlook Pavilion, Wilmington Riverfront. Located behind AAA Building.       Directions
                     Plenty of free parking in lots next door.
Benefits:      To improve the health and well being of students, staff, and community members of Concord High School
Sponsors:    Christiana Care Hospital and Concord High School
Course:        USATF Certified. Fast flat. Map
Amenities:    Tee shirts, refreshments, and random prizes.
Awards:       Overall male and female runners plus top 3 in ten year age groups 13 under through 70 + Course records
                    Top male and female walkers.
Results:      2009
Photos:        2009
Entry Fee: $16 pre entry till April 27th $20 after and day of event.
                    Student rate of $12 pre and $15 day of event for those 18 and under.
Entry Info: Make checks payable to "Students Taking Charge"               universal entry form.
Online Registration: Click here to enter online using a major credit card.

Contact:      For more information, contact Wayne S. Kursh at 302-654-6400 or wayne@races2run.com
Mail entry: Concord High School 2501 Ebright Rd. Wilmington, DE 19810 att: Wellness Center
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Concord High School