This year’s event will be a statewide hybrid event. Walkers and runners will have the option of joining us in person or participating from a distance.
Dates and Locations
Saturday, August 28 at Rockford Park Wilmington
Registration opens 8:00 a.m.
Race start 9:00 a.m.
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Saturday, September 18 at Irish Eyes, Lewes, Delaware
Registration opens 8:00 a.m.
Race start 9:00 a.m.
Virtual – anytime, anywhere
We are monitoring Governor Carney’s and the Division of Public Health guidance about safety for outdoor events. We will comply with all the requirements which exist at that time for each in-person event.
Packet Pick-Up Events
Wilmington Pick Up
Drive-through pick-up at RMHDE – Wednesday, August 25 from 4 – 7 pm
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware
1901 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
In-person or virtual participants can stop by and pick up their t-shirts and race bibs. Four-legged friends can get their pet bandanas. Light refreshments will be available!
Lewes Pick Up
Pick-up at Irish Eyes
Date and Time TBD
How will it work if I choose to participate virtually?
Select your course and which day(s) you want to run or walk (outside or on a treadmill). We are encouraging participants to run or walk 3.1 miles any day(s) between August 28 and September 18.
Online Activities and Contests
Join us on social media for some fun as we kick off our Go the Distance Run/Walk Series!
Matching Mondays
On Matching Mondays, our top Go the Distance Run/Walk sponsors will be matching all donations and registration fees made with their $5,000 sponsorships! Register or
donate on a Matching Monday and your dollars will go twice as far to help support families when they need it most.
Monday, August 9: matching by McKee | Kubasko Group of Long & Foster
Monday, August 23: matching by Capano Residential
Monday, September 13: matching by The Meoli Companies
Social Media Challenges
Check out our calendar of social media contests!
Prizes will be given for three different contests including:
30 Miles for 30 Years Registration Type Fundraisers
Four-legged FriendParticipant Photos
Sharing your RMHDE gear and spirit
Registration Info
All attendees will be given the opportunity to fundraise. All pre-registration includes registration fee and tech shirt
Adult In-Person$30.00
Registration fee for 5K Run or Walk. T-shirt size guaranteed if registered by 8/5. You will choose your location in the registration process.
Student In-Person$20.00
Student registration fee for 5K Run/Walk. Students are eligible to earn up to 4 volunteer service hours by registering and participating. T-shirt size guaranteed if registered by 8/5. Grade school through college students are eligible for this registration. You will choose your location in the registration process.
Participate From a Distance (Virtual) – Adult$30.00
Complete your 5K run or walk anywhere, anytime! T-shirt size guaranteed if registered by 8/5.
Participate From a Distance (Virtual) – Student$20.00
Complete your 5K run or walk anywhere, anytime! . Students are eligible to earn up to 4 volunteer service hours by registering and participating. T-shirt size guaranteed if registered by 8/5. Grade school through college students are eligible for this registration.
30 Miles for 30 Years (Virtual)$60.00
This year is our 30th Anniversary! Help us celebrate by committing to running or walking 30 miles between August 28 and September 18 and earn a special limited edition RMHDE 30th Anniversary T-shirt. Mile tracking is on the honor system and may be completed over several different runs and/or walks.
Four-Legged Friend (Virtual Only)$10.00
Register your four-legged friend to run or walk with you! You can add this registration at any time! This is only for virtual registrations. Pets are not allowed at either in-person event. All registered Four-legged friends will receive an RMHDE pet bandana!
Silent Hero$25.00
Unable to participate? Register as a Silent Hero. (Stay home and earn a t-shirt).
