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
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
- barb@races2run.com
