John Schultz, age 84, was killed crossing the street coming home from choir practice on Thursday, November 17th, 2016. John was a well known runner in the tri state area. Wearing his red shorts with no shirt was his trademark. John held Delaware state records in the following categories:
5 mile (80-84) 59:45 / 10k (80-84) 75:56 / 15k (80-84) 2:00:37 / 10 mile (80-84) 2:08:46
20k (75-79) 2:18 / half marathon (80-84) 3:11:37 / full marathon (80-84) 6:44:17
We hope you will join us on Sunday, April 22nd to honor John. Red shorts optional.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Registration Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Oct 15 – Mar 31
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$25.00Apr 1 – Apr 19
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Virtual Runners- click here if you would like to support this event and run 3.1 on your own time. Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Oct 15 – Mar 31
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$25.00Apr 1 – Apr 19
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Event Info
Event Schedule
April 22 7:30 AM EDT - Registration opens
April 22 8:30 AM EDT - John Schultz Running in Red Shorts 5k
Location
| 8th & Union Kitchen 801 N Union Street Wilmington, DE 19805 |  |
Parking is available at Woodlawn Branch Library – 2020 W 9th Street, Wilmington, DE
Benefits
Sponsors
8th & Union Kitchen |  | |
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 | City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation | |
| NOVA Timing Systems |
Course
Course mapBeautiful out and back route starting and finish at 8th & Union Kitchen. Bancroft Parkway to Rockford Park.
Amenities
-NO tee shirts since John never wore one….but we will be giving out Runners SOCKS to first 250 registered
-Post race refreshments & music
-Beer & wine garden for those age 21 & older
-Special awards for those running in red shorts
Awards
-Gift Cards from 8th & Union Kitchen to overall male/female
-Awards for top male/female masters
-Awards for top 2 male/female in 5 year age groups 13 & under through 80 & over (gift cards to age group winners)
-Awards to top male/female walkers
-8th and Union kitchen cup and happy hour for largest team
Contact information
- Event contact
- Barb Kursh
