Pearls of Hope 5k
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18th Pearls of Hope 5k : Rockford Park, Wilmington
The Pearls of Hope 5k is scheduled for October 3, 2026 at Rockford Park in Wilmington, Delaware. The event is organized by the Pearls of Hope Foundation, Inc. and lists several community organizations among its beneficiaries and sponsors.
The event offers a 5K run/walk and a separate competitive walking 5K that requires participants to walk the entire course. Registration categories and published fees include pre-registration for the 5K at $30 until the Thursday before the race at noon, later and day of registration at $35, a competitive walking fee of $33.70, and a children 12 and under rate of $10.27. The organizer states that bibs are non-transferable and that there are no refunds.
Amenities include tee shirts for the first 150 registered participants, post-race refreshments in the park, and an auction. Timing is provided by R2R Timing using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System and results are posted online after the race. Awards include top finisher awards scored by gun time for overall and masters categories and age group awards scored by chip time for other categories. Additional awards cover top walkers and a team prize for the largest registered team. The event benefits New Castle County community projects and lists several partner organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
