Schedule and packet pickup
Bib Pick Up
Saturday October 24th from 8:00am till 8:55am at Catherine Rooney's. 5K Start Time 9am.
BOO & BREW 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 24, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boo & Brew 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 24, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 23, then $40 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Delaware ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Wilmington runs 35:46, about 11:31 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:22 and men in 32:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:20 AM, and the Boo & Brew 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1616 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2023 results
All results (3 years)124
finishers
30:39
median (9:52 /mi)
18:13
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for BOO & BREW 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at BOO & BREW 5K?
In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 22:43 or better, the top quarter in 26:18, and half the field in 30:39; the last tenth came in after 46:13.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:59 | 23:58 |
| 20-29 | 29:27 | 24:39 |
| 30-39 | 25:32 | 21:56 |
| 40-49 | 28:52 | 20:58 |
| 50-59 | 28:30 | 23:38 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Finishers by year
Down 5 percent since 2021.
130
2021
135
2022
124
2023
All events combined, from official results.
BOO & BREW 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2023, the field went from 130 to 124 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:53 to 30:39.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 124 (-8%) | 30:39 | under 22:43 | 18:13 |
| 2022 | 135 (+4%) | 29:19 | under 22:15 | 18:13 |
| 2021 | 130 | 29:53 | under 23:26 | 17:50 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Delaware 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 26:18, against 27:26 in a typical Delaware 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of BOO & BREW 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Course Map
Click here for course map. Note: map is for directional purposes only. USATF Certified Course.
Parking and travel
Parking
There is plenty of street parking around Catherine Rooney's.
Shirt and medal
All Runners Receive:
🥤 Post Race Snacks & Drinks. 🍺 Post Race Beer. 👕 Race T-Shirt. 🏃➡️ Custom Bib*. * Must sign up before September 24th.
Awards
Awards & Age Groups
Overall Male/Female (based off gun time). Overall Male/Female Master (based off gun time). Top 3 in each age group Male/Female (based off chip time). 9 & under | 10-13 | 14-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+.
Rules and FAQ
FAQ's & Policies
For important information all participants should know, click here.
Race details
- Where
- 1616 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 180 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Included with entry
- Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 29, 2022), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is BOO & BREW 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 24, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Delaware?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Delaware ($35).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 124 runners finished the Boo & Brew 5K; the median finish was 30:39 and the winner ran 18:13.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 26:18, against 27:26 in a typical Delaware 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1616 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Your perfect excuse to wear a costume and call it exercise.
Grab your friends, throw on your weirdest Halloween costume, and come join the Boo & Brew 5K. Chase a time, walk with your crew, or simply see how far you can get dressed up like a giant banana. We're here for all of it.
After the finish, head back to Catherine Rooney's for a spooky fun time. Good friends, ridiculous costumes, and a post race hangout? That’s a Saturday morning worth getting up for.