Pearls of Hope 5k
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18th Pearls of Hope 5k - Rockford Park, Wilmington DE
The 18th Pearls of Hope 5k is a community 5K event held on October 3, 2026, at Rockford Park in Wilmington, Delaware. The event is presented by the Pearls of Hope Foundation, Inc. and lists local sorority chapters among its sponsors.
The event offers the following distances and categories:
- 5K run / walk
- 5K competitive walking
- Children 12 and under entry without a T shirt
Registration options include a pre registration fee and a higher fee after the stated deadline. Tee shirts are available to the first 150 registered participants. Post race refreshments are provided in the park and an auction will be held.
Race timing uses chip timing with the MYLAPS BibTag system and results are posted online. Awards include top finisher awards scored by gun time, age group awards scored by chip time for 10 year age groups from 12 and under through 80 and over, awards for top walkers, and an award for the team with the largest number of registered participants.
Additional event notes state no dogs allowed due to insurance liability, bibs are non transferable, and registrations are non refundable. The event lists New Castle County community projects as beneficiaries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
