The Westside Way 10k
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36th Annual 5K/10K The Westside Way : Wilmington, DE
The event takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Hare Pavilion on River Place at the Wilmington Riverfront. The courses run along the Riverwalk and scenic wetland areas and are laid out as out-and-back routes for both distances.
Distances
- 5 km
- 10 km
Online registration is available through race day. Published registration options and fees include a 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Run/Walk, a Competitive Walking 5K that requires walking the entire race, a free Children’s 5K for ages 9 and under, and a free fundraising entry titled Become a Superhero and Fundraise for Westside. The event is rain or shine and no refunds are given. Pets are not allowed on the race course.
Amenities include a commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt for the first 175 registrants and an after party with snacks and beverages. Awards are given to overall male and female finishers and to the top three in 10-year age groups from 13 and under through 70 plus; overall awards are scored by gun time while age-group awards use chip net time. The top 20 non-timed runners under 10 receive a goodie bag. There is no Masters category.
R2R Timing will use the MYLAPS BibTag system. Results are posted online during and after the race and event photos are made available afterward. Multiple free parking lots are available near the Riverfront including Barclays Parking Lot at 100 West Street, Commonwealth Parking Lot at 300 Water Street, Riverfront Commuter Lot K near Madison Street, and Delaware Technical College Lot 4 off MLK Blvd. Fundraising is organized for Westside Family Healthcare with a stated goal of $25,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
