Events
Vet Fest - Family Fun Walk (1mile, untimed)
Price:
$30
Price increases after August 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Description
Vet Fest 2026
Run. Ruck. Walk. Ride.
Vet Fest provides an annual uplifting opportunity for the military and civilian communities to stand together against military and veteran suicide. Focusing on physical fitness, participants are invited to run, ruck, ride, roll or walk their way through their community.
Honoring the founding location of Vet Fest, Whitehall Delaware will still host the annual event with participants from around the country invited to join in nationally where they are. Virtual runs and rides will take place all weekend long - banning together as a nation to benefit Stop Soldier Suicide’s efforts to reduce the epidemic of military suicide.
All registrants will be mailed a commemorative Vet Fest 2026 event T-shirt. Register by SEPTEMBER 1st to guarantee your shirt shipment before Vet Fest on September 26th!
Registration:
$30 NOW through August 31st
$35 September 1st - 19th
$40 September 20th - 27th
$50 On Race Day
Timeline of Events
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9:00 AM - Registration & Bib Pick-Up
10:15 AM - National Anthem & Pep Rally
11:00 AM - Start Time:
- 5k Run/Ruck
- Family Walk
11:30 AM - Lunch & Live Music
12:15 PM - Race Awards
Event Address & Parking Info
Address
801 Mapleton Ave, Middletown, DE 19709
Parking
Vet Fest volunteers will direct you to event parking when you arrive
Age Groups and Awards
5K Awards
- Overall Male/Female
- Overall Masters Male/Female
- Top 3 in each age group Male/Female
- 13 and Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69, 70+
5K Ruck Awards
- Top 5 Overall Males
- Top 5 Overall Females
Course Maps
5K Run/Ruck/Walk
*Maps are for directional purposes only.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://whitehallde.com/events/vet-fest/.
Race Contact Info
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Place
801 Mapleton Ave.
Town of Whitehall
Middletown, DE US 19709
Town of Whitehall
Middletown, DE US 19709
Directions
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