Join us for the Inaugural 

Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk,
Delaware Valley

5K And Fun Run

Limited registration is available. Sign-up early! 

8 a.m. | Nemours Estate 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington, DE 19803

 

This family-friendly event includes a 5K and Fun Run kicking off on the breathtaking grounds of Nemours Estate. The route will take runners, walkers and rollers through some of the stunning Versailles-inspired formal gardens, including whimsical fountains, towers, and monuments.

Proceeds from the event will support the Nemours Children's Compassionate Care Fund, which restores the health of critically ill and injured children wherever the need is greatest. 

Participants of all ages will enjoy activities in the Runner’s Village, including music courtesy of our wonderful DJ, sponsor booths, an exciting VIP Kid Zone with games and inflatables, mascots, photo opportunities, food and refreshments.

We expect 1,000 runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes and their cheerleaders to join us and hope to see you there! Individuals and teams are welcome. All 5K and Fun Run registrants will receive a commemorative race shirt and finisher’s medal. 

 

Registration Fees:

Please note: Early Bird registration closes on Friday, June 6, at 5 p.m.

Early Bird fee for 5K: $20

Fun Run: $15

After June 6:

5K: $30

Fun Run: $25

Day of (on-site) registration fee:

5K: $35

Fun Run: $30

 

Race Schedule:

8 - 8:45 a.m.: On-site registration opens 

9 a.m.: 5K and Fun Run start 

9:45 a.m.: Stage announcements and awards ceremony 

11 a.m.: Event concludes. Thanks for your support!  

Visit the Event Details page for more information. 

 

Start a Team:

Create a team and invite your friends and family to join. You can also join an existing team or participate as an individual. Teams that raise $5,000 or more can designate their funds to support a department of their choice at Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley. 


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Beneficiary

Your participation in the Nemours Children’s Health Run & Walk in Delaware Valley will benefit our Compassionate Care Fund, which restores the health of critically ill children by supporting the highest quality care for the most vulnerable children wherever the need is greatest. In our effort to go well beyond medicine, we bring health care directly to the most vulnerable children in our communities. From bold innovation to ambitious advocacy, our commitment to all families is at the heart of everything we do. 

Event Contact

For more information about the event or partnership opportunities, contact Kayla Hall at  kayla.hall@nemours.org

 

Disclosures

Contributions to the Nemours Foundation (ID 59-0634433) are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, limited to the amount in excess of the value of benefits received in exchange for your contribution.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800) 435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OR VIA THE INTERNET AT WWW.800HELPFLA.COM.　 REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.　 Our Registration number in the State of Florida is CH19215.

Additional state charitable registration disclosures are available for review here.