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Event Schedule
8:00-8:45 AM - Bib Pick-Up & Day-Of Registration. 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start. 10:15 AM - Awards.
Sheldon Shuffle 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Nov 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Shuffle 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 1, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 1, 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 Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 31, then $40 until Nov 1.
Online registration closes Nov 1, 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 Newark runs 43:40, about 14:03 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 46:30 and men in 36:39.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:30 AM, and the Sheldon Shuffle 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 1 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°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 Sheldon Shuffle 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Course Map
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP. *Map is for directional purposes only.
Awards
Age Groups & Awards
Overall Male/Female. Overall Male/Female Master. Top Individual Fundraiser. Top Team Fundraiser. Largest Team. 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, and 70+. *Overall and Masters…
Rules and FAQ
FAQ's & Policies
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Race details
- Where
- 2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 1, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025), 2024 (Oct 27, 2024), 2018 (Sep 8, 2018), 2017 (Sep 9, 2017), 2016 (Sep 10, 2016)
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Quick answers
- When is Sheldon Shuffle 5K?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 1, 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.
- Where does it start?
- 2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Run for kids who can’t.
The Sheldon Shuffle Walk/Run 5K is more than a race — it’s your chance to step up for children at Exceptional Care for Children, Delaware’s only pediatric skilled nursing facility. Our kids face medical challenges that keep them from running alongside you, but your strides make sure they don’t miss out on the best parts of childhood.
Every dollar raised goes beyond medical basics — funding therapy, education, music, art, play, and moments of pure joy that Medicaid doesn’t cover. When you cross the finish line, you’re not just completing a 5K. You’re carrying our kids with you.