Delaware Distance Classic Packet pickup is at Start line on race morning 745-845am and also the day before from noon-330pm at Delaware Running Co. store in Greenville. Fun & flat course, with great refreshments after the race. 9 am start time . Stick around for the after party. See Directions/Parking DDC 15K 43rd Annual 15K Road Race held on the Wilmington, DE Riverfront. A USATF 15k Championship and Grand Prix Event. Certified, Fast and Mostly Flat! PRIZE MONEY. 15K race features a total of $1100 in prize money and 10 year age groups for awards. 15K USATF Course Certification # TBD DDC 5K Run/Walk Run or walk the race on the boardwalk and riverfront, past the DuPont Environmental Education Center and return. Parking & Porta-Potties Locations See Map
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 18.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Wilmington, DE.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
