30th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026 - 5K
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
This special race, run in memory of siblings Jonathan Bacon Smith ’83 and Wendy Smith McMillan ’77, benefits the financial aid endowment named for them. Long Sleeve T-shirt for all Pre-Registered Persons The race will kick-off Homecoming Weekend at WFS on October 24, 2026. The "Kids Dash" begins at 8:10 a.m. (free to all children) and the race begins at 8:30 a.m. Awards: Top Overall M/F Top M/F - Alumnus, Faculty/Staff, Walker Age Groups- Top 3 M/F: 8 and under,9-10,11-12,13-14,15-16,17-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80+ If you would like to sponsor this event, please CLICK HERE All sponsors who register by September 26 will be recognized at the event, listed on the long sleeved race t-shirt, and acknowledged in the winter issue of Quaker Matters magazine which is mailed to more than 6,500 members of the Friends School community. Early sponsor registrations (those received by September 26, 2025 with payment) will also be acknowledged on the event page on the WFS website. See you at the start line!
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Wilmington, DE, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Wilmington, DE, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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