A Great Day 5K
Updated
Saturday, November 14, 2026, first start 5:00 PM, in Newark (1 Innovation Way). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 13.
Course and race notes
A Great Day 5K. Join us for A Great Day 5K, an evening Run/Walk benefiting The Brenda & Wesley Charity for Hope & Education, Inc.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 14
2026 · in 7 days
Start time
5:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Nov 13 (in 6 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 14 (in 7 days)
Opened Jul 27, 2026
Race day in Newark
Weather
57° / 36°F
Typical high and low for November 14, with a 27% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Newark Ag Farm, DE (1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:45 AM – 4:49 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 5:00 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
48 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- First Watch restaurant0.1 mi
- Raising Cane's quick bite0.2 mi
- Currito Greens Grains & Smoothies restaurant0.2 mi
- Del Pez restaurant0.2 mi
11 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 13
Where to stay
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)12 within 3 mi27 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Springhill Suites
About 9 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hyatt Place Newark / Main Street
About 19 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Courtyard
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Baymont by Wyndham Newark I-95 at University of Delaware
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
Check prices at Baymont by Wyndham Newark I-95 at University of Delaware →
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark-Wilmington South Area
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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