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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCD's Holiday Race for Recovery 5K Walk/ Run | 5K | Dec 13, 202610:00 AM | $20$30 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Oct 5, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 5K in Delaware, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Delaware runs 33:43, about 10:51 a mile, based on 102 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:11 and men in 30:27.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:14 AM, and the CCD's Holiday Race for Recovery 5K Walk/ Run starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
125 Chestnut Street, New Castle, DE 19720
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Fusion Race Timing) for CCD’s Holiday Race for Recovery 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 24:07 or better, the top quarter in 27:39, and half the field in 33:33; the last tenth came in after 47:12.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:13 | 24:23 |
| 20-29 | 37:23 | 35:20 |
| 30-39 | 25:50 | 21:58 |
| 40-49 | 30:02 | 23:35 |
| 50-59 | 31:48 | 34:40 |
| 60-69 | 33:50 | 29:32 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Up 58 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2023, the field went from 78 to 123 finishers, and the median time dropped from 51:56 to 33:33.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 123 (+156%) | 33:33 | under 24:07 | 17:19 |
| 2022 | 48 (-38%) | 32:52 | under 24:38 | 19:51 |
| 2021 | 78 | 51:56 | under 29:57 | 23:25 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Delaware 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 27:39, against 27:26 in a typical Delaware 5K, so times here are about average.
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.
Around December 13 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 58°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.
What the organizers of CCD’s Holiday Race for Recovery 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Date: Sunday, December 13th, 2026. Bib Pick-up: Starts at 9:00am, Ends at 9:50am. Location: Under the tent at The Site of Fort Casimir, 125 Chestnut Street, New Castle, DE 19720. Race Start Time: 10:00am. *Day of Registration Fee - $40.00*.
Shirt and medal
Registration includes a festive race t-shirt if you sign up by Monday, November 23rd. Post-race celebration with snacks and beverages will be provided. *Front design shown below is the 2025 race T-shirt.
Awards
Overall Male/Female. Overall Masters Male/Female. Top 3 in each age group Male/Female. 9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. *Overall and Masters - based off GUN TIME. *Age Groups - based off CHIP TIME.
The cause
Every dollar raised will directly benefit CCD’s adult recovery and community outreach programs, helping us continue to provide meaningful support, resources, and services to individuals and families throughout our community! CCD's CARE…
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CCD’s Holiday Race for Recovery 5K is a family-friendly walk/run being held on Sunday, December 13th in beautiful Historic New Castle, Delaware! Check-in begins at 9:00 AM, with the race starting at 10:00 AM.
We hope you’ll join us for a morning of fun, community, and holiday cheer as we walk and run through the beautiful streets of Historic New Castle, all while supporting a great cause!
Holiday attire isn’t required, but it’s definitely encouraged, so break out your festive favorites! Think ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, elf ears, jingle bells, and anything merry and bright. ’Tis the season to celebrate and be jolly for a reason!