Vet Fest 2026 — Middletown, DE

Date
September 26, 2026
Location
Middletown, DE
Venue
801 Mapleton Ave.
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $50.00
Events
Vet Fest - 5K, Vet Fest - Family Fun Walk (1mile, untimed), Vet Fest - 5K Ruck, Vet Fest - Motorcycle Ride, Vet Fest - Virtual
Includes
T-Shirt
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

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