Delaware Distance Classic 15K
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Delaware Distance Classic 15K
The Delaware Distance Classic is an annual road race organized by the Pike Creek Valley Running Club and presented by Delaware Running Company. The event is staged on the Wilmington Riverfront with the start and finish at Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park. The 15K serves as the 2026 Mid-Atlantic USAT&F 15K Championship and a Grand Prix event.
Distances
- 15K
- 5K
The 15K field is capped at 250 entrants and carries a total of $1100 in prize money with male and female open prizes of $200, $150, and $100 and masters prizes of $100. Ten-year age group awards are presented for top finishers in both the 15K and 5K; the 15K awards include first through third places in each age group while the 5K age groups award first and second places. The event provides a unisex short sleeve shirt and post-race refreshments. The 5K field is capped at 100 and uses an out-and-back course that shares the same start and finish as the 15K.
Registration fees vary by date with incremental increases through the fall and a higher fee on race day. The 15K course certification number is listed as TBD. The race returned to the Wilmington Riverfront in 2019 after four years in Delaware City and is described as an annual road race for runners and club teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
