AHEPA Olympic 5K
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AHEPA Olympic 5K : Wilmington, DE
The AHEPA Olympic 5k is a community running and walking event held on October 17, 2026, at Rockford Tower on Lookout Drive in Wilmington, DE. The event is presented by the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, Wilmington Chapter 95, with proceeds to benefit Odyssey Charter School. The event uses the theme άμιλλα, celebrating Hellenic ideals related to the Olympic spirit.
Distances and race options:
- 5K
- Competitive Walking 5K (participants must walk the entire course)
- 1 Mile Non-Competitive Walk
Registration is listed at $33.70 for the period Aug 1 to Oct 17; a student discount is applied at checkout. Timing is electronic; R2R Timing will chip time using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System. Results will be posted online during and after the event. Photos are planned to be posted on the Races2Run Facebook page after the event.
Amenities include custom race shirts, post-race food and beverages, and music. Awards are given to top overall finishers and top masters, plus top three male and female finishers in multiple age groups and top walkers; overall top finishers are scored by gun time while most age groups use chip (net) time.
Event policies note that no dogs are allowed on course due to insurance liability, bibs are non-transferable, and there are no refunds on registrations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
