11th University of Delaware Blue Hen 5k
June 9, 2019 – Sunday
Newark, DE
Race Day Registration is available onsite
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Registration Closed
$20 pre-registration (until the Thursday before the race at Noon) / $25 day of event (cash or check only)
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$20.00Jan 31 - Jun 6
Kids Fun Run Closed
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FreeJan 31 - Jun 6
Event Information
Race Time
8:30am- Registration opens
9:00am- Kids Fun Run start
9:30am- Race start
Click HERE for more Alumni Weekend info!
Location
University of Delaware – Laird Campus
100 David Hollowell Drive
Newark, DE 19716
Registration will be located in front of Pencader Dining Hall
Sponsors
Herrs, Jazz Apples, Jimmie Johns, Deer Park, UD Barnes and Noble, Skyzone, Unique Impressions
Course
Starts and finishes in front of the clock on the walkway of Laird Campus and continues out and back on
Creek Road. Maps to be posted at registration.
NOTICE: No dogs allowed due to insurance liability. Bibs are non-transferable.
Please reference our policies page for more details.
Amenities
-Short sleeve performance shirts are guaranteed to all pre-registered 5k participants.
-Post race refreshments
-Bag drop area available for items to be held during race
-Water stop just after 2 mile mark plus start and finish
Hotel Offer
"Red Roof Inn & Suites - University is proud to offer 15% off guest rooms. Use VP#623509 when booking to receive your discount. Call 302-368-8521 or book online at https://newark.redroof.com/
Awards
-Awards for top 3 male/female
-Prize pack for overall male and female UD Alumni
-Prize pack for runner with the most spirit
-Prize pack for fastest Double Del couple
-Medals for top 3 male/female in age groups 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 over
-Kids 1k fun run awards will be ribbons for all participants
The Dean's Cup
The Dean’s Cup pits UD’s seven colleges against one another to see which college has the most alumni participating in the race.
There is a participation component that is a percentage of alumni.
1. College of Health Sciences
2. College of Business & Economics
3. College of Engineering
4. College of Arts & Sciences
5. College of Education & Human Development
6. College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
7. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
If your department is interested in participating in the race for the Dean’s Cup, contact Tracey Bauernschmidt at (302) 831-0445 or email tbauerns@udel.edu
Timing
NOVA Timing Systems will chip time using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System
Results
Click HERE for race results. They will be posted online during the race and complete results will be posted once the race is complete.
Photos
Click HERE for last year's race photos. 2019 photos will be posted online after the race.
Sponsors
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Tracey Bauernschmidt
- Phone
- +1 302-831-0445
