Jackson 5K 2027

Date: Friday, May 21, 2027
Start time: 6:00 PM start (New York)
Location: Delaware City, Delaware
Entry fee: From $25
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Jackson 5K	5K	May 21, 20276:00 PM	$25	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$25 until May 21.

Online registration closes May 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Delaware, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:43 AM, and the Jackson 5K starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

250 Fifth Street, Delaware City, DE 19706

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around May 21 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 85°F.

Based on 90 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: 250 Fifth Street, Delaware City, DE 19706Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 10 feet
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2027 (May 21, 2027)

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Quick answers

When is Jackson 5K?: Friday, May 21, 2027, starting at 6:00 PM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes May 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Delaware?: At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Delaware, which costs $35 right now.
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.
Where does it start?: 250 Fifth Street, Delaware City, DE 19706.

From the organizers

Join the Jackson 5K, a family fun run/walk, the evening prior to the Conquer the Canal Race Series.

This is your opportunity to take advantage of a beautiful landscape and run/walk along the certified courses of the Conquer the Canal Race Series without the pressures of timing and expectations. This is your chance to enjoy nature, get some exercise, and benefit local worthy charities in our community!

We look forward to seeing you Conquer the Canal with the Jackson 5K!