Delaware Dash for Rare 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $40 on Nov 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 7, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 7, 2026 | – |
| Brunch Only | – | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $10 | – |
| Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $40 on Nov 7, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Walk and 5K Run: $35 until Nov 6, then $40 until Nov 7.
- Brunch Only: $10 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 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 6:36 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk 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
Kelly's Logan House, Wilmington, DE 19806
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Delaware Dash for Rare. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Delaware Dash for Rare?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:21 or better, the top quarter in 28:03, and half the field in 32:30; the last tenth came in after 47:15.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 34:29 | 31:54 |
| 30-39 | 31:46 | n/a |
| 40-49 | n/a | 26:15 |
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 2025.
How fast is it?
About average for Delaware 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:03, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Kelly's Logan House, Wilmington, DE 19806Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 180 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Delaware Dash for Rare?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 7, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 53 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 32:30 and the winner ran 20:32.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:03, against 27:26 in a typical Delaware 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Kelly's Logan House, Wilmington, DE 19806.
From the organizers
2026 Delaware Dash for Rare 5K & 1 Mile Walk
Join the National MPS Society at the 2nd Annual Delaware Dash for Rare 5K!
This event is to raise money and awareness to help change the lives of those living with a rare disease. 10% of Americans suffer from a rare disease and less than 5% have an FDA-approved treatment. 3 out of 10 children with a rare condition do not live to see their 5th birthday, and we work to change this. Proceeds benefit the National MPS Society.
Race Details
7:30 AM: Onsite registration, packet pick-up, and pre-race entertainment
9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk
10:00 AM: Awards/Raffle
10:30 AM: Brunch & Live Music