Stars and Strides 5K & Family Fun Day - Delaware
Updated
Saturday, November 14, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Newark (200 Christina Pkwy). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40.
Course and race notes
Join us for a fun-filled Veteran's Day themed celebration!
The annual Bloom Energy Stars and Strides Delaware Charitable 5K will kick off the day, followed by family-friendly activities and recognition of our veterans and active military.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 14
2026 · in 7 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 14 (in 7 days)
Opened Jul 13, 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 (0.6 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.
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
3 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Fiesta Maya Mexican Grill restaurant0.2 mi
- Three Brothers Pizza restaurant0.2 mi
- Istanbul Grill restaurant0.6 mi
- Pat's Family Restaurant restaurant0.6 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
5 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)8 within 3 mi31 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Baymont by Wyndham Newark I-95 at University of Delaware
About 16 min walk0.8 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark-Wilmington South Area
About 16 min walk0.8 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South
About 17 min walk0.8 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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