Hornet Hustle Fall Fest 5k
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Hornet Hustle Fall Fest 5k
The Hornet Hustle Fall Fest 5k is a community running and walking event held at Wesley College / DSU on North State Street in Dover, DE, on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event benefits DSU student scholarships and the Department of WellRec programs and initiatives.
Distances offered:
- 5K run/walk
- Competitive walking 5K walk-only category
- 1 mile non-competitive walk
Registration fees are listed with mandatory charges included. Sample fees shown for standard registration windows are $39.03 for the 5K and for the competitive walking 5K, and $28.38 for the non-competitive 1 mile walk. A reduced morning-of-event 5K fee of $35.00 is noted.
Event amenities include t-shirts, music, and food trucks. Timing is provided by R2R Timing using the MYLAPS BibTag timing system; top overall and masters finishers are scored by gun time, while all other age groups are scored by chip net time. Awards include top male and female overall, top male and female masters, top three male and female in 10-year age groups from 13 and under through 80 and over, and awards to top three male and female walkers.
Additional event policies: no dogs are allowed due to insurance liability, bibs are non-transferable, and registration refunds are not offered. A course map is available for the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
