Events
Back to School 5K
$25
6:30PM EDT
- 8:30PM EDT
Price increases after August 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Place
2275 Pulaski Highway
Newark, DE US 19702
Newark, DE US 19702
Description
🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♀️ PAL of Delaware 5K Run/Walk: Back to School Bash!
Lace Up for Our Kids! 🎒✏️
Join the Police Athletic League of Delaware for our Back to School 5K Run/Walk—a fun, family-friendly event to kick off the new school year with energy, excitement, and community spirit!
Each day, PAL serves over 300 kids in our FREE afterschool program, helping them learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, supportive environment. As we dive into a new academic year, we want to ensure every child has the tools they need to succeed—and YOU can help!
🎉 What to Expect:
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A lively 5K run/walk suitable for all ages & fitness levels
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Music, refreshments, and post-race fun for the whole family
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Opportunities to meet our PAL kids, officers, and staff and NCC Mounted Police
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A chance to make a direct impact in your community
🎒 Bring a Donation!
We’re collecting Back to School Supplies—from backpacks to pencils to notebooks—to make sure every PAL child is ready for the year ahead. Let’s set them up for success together!
Bib Pick Up and Registration
Friday September 5th from 5:30pm till 6:25pm at Glasgow Park
5K Start Time 6:30pm sharp
Runners Amenities
Runners will receive:
- Post Race Snacks and Drinks
- Race T-Shirt
Course Map
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP
*Map is for directional purposes only
Age Groups and Awards
Overall Male/Female
Overall Male/Female Master
Top 3 in each age group Male/Female
13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
*Overall and Masters - based off GUN TIME
*Age Groups - based off CHIP TIME
Parking
There is plenty of parking at Glasgow Park. We recommend parking in the lot closest to the tennis and basketball courts!
Faq's and Policies
Important information all participants should know. Click HERE.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.fusionracetiming.com.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
