11th University of Delaware Blue Hen 5k

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/ for Reservations. After clicking BOOK NOW remember to add VP code.

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.