Nemours Children's Health Run - Wilmington
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Event overview
The Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk takes place on September 20, 2025 at Nemours Estate, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. The event includes the following distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- One Mile Fun Run
The route passes through Versailles-inspired formal gardens on the Nemours Estate, and includes fountains, towers, and monuments. The event is open to runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes, and their supporters. Individuals and teams may participate. Registrants receive a commemorative race shirt and a finisher’s medal. The organizer expects about 1,000 participants.
Participants and attendees can visit the Runner’s Village for activities and amenities. The village features music provided by a DJ, sponsor booths, a VIP Kid Zone with games and inflatables, mascots, photo opportunities, and food and refreshments.
Fundraising and awards
Proceeds from the event support the Nemours Children's Compassionate Care Fund, which aims to restore the health of critically ill and injured children wherever the need is greatest. The event includes fundraising recognition for top individual and team fundraisers, with separate Nemours-specific fundraising awards.
Race awards include categories for largest team, overall and masters top finishers, adaptive sports overall winners, and top three male and female performers in age groups from 9 and under through 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.