Hoppy New Year 5K
Updated
Friday, January 1, 2027, first start 10:00 AM, in Newark (2548 Glasgow Ave). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25.
Course and race notes
It's 2027. Start off the year on the right foot with a 5K!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, January 1
2027 · in 55 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$25
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Dec 13, 2026
Opened Nov 30, 2026
Race day in Newark
Weather
44° / 27°F
Typical high and low for January 1, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Newark Ag Farm, DE (4.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:23 AM – 4:48 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Friday.
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
27 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Papa John's quick bite0.1 mi
- McGlynn's restaurant0.1 mi
- Casapulla's restaurant0.2 mi
- La Piazza Di Caruso restaurant0.2 mi
15 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Thu Dec 31
Where to stay
0 within 3 mi15 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Deluxe Inn
About 10 min drive3.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University
About 10 min drive3.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area
About 11 min drive3.5 mi from the start
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Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Sutton Inn
About 11 min drive3.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 12 min drive4.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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