The Westside Way 10k
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36th Annual 5K/10K The Westside Way
The event takes place at the Hare Pavilion on River Place on the Wilmington Riverfront. The courses run along the Riverwalk and scenic wetland areas and use out and back routes for the 5 km and 10 km distances.
Distances
- 5 km
- 10 km
Online registration is available through race day. There is a free children's 5K option for ages 9 and under and a separate competitive walking 5K category that requires participants to walk the entire course with no running or jogging allowed. The event is rain or shine and registration fees are non refundable. 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. Free parking is available in several Riverfront lots, including Barclays Parking Lot, Commonwealth Parking Lot, Riverfront Commuter Lot K, and Delaware Technical College Parking Lot 4, plus free street parking on Saturdays.
Timing is handled by R2R Timing using the MYLAPS BibTag system. Overall male and female awards are scored by gun time and all other age group awards are scored by chip net time. Additional awards cover the top 3 in 10 year age brackets from 13 and under through 70 plus, and the top 20 non timed runners under 10 receive a goodie bag. Results and photos are posted online after the event.
Fundraising for Westside Family Healthcare is part of the event; current fundraising shows $75 raised toward a $25,000 goal. The participant list shows 16 entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
