I Love Mom 5K
Updated
Sunday, May 9, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Newark (2548 Glasgow Ave.). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25.
Course and race notes
Celebrate MOM this year by starting the day with a 5K.
I LOVE Mom 5K is a great way to show our love of moms and celebrate her. So let's lace up our shoes on Mother's Day and celebrate the moms in our lives.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, May 9
2027 · in 183 days
Start time
9:00 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 May 9, 2027
Opened Dec 2, 2026
Race day in Newark
Weather
74° / 50°F
Typical high and low for May 9, with a 36% 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
5:55 AM – 8:03 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
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, Sat May 8
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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