The Western Family YMCA
GREAT HUMAN RACE 5K
& INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Western Family YMCA, Newark, DE
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
COMPETITIVE WALKING 5K Closed
COMPETITIVE WALKING - You must WALK the entire race. This is for COMPETITIVE walkers only - NO running, NO jogging, NO EXCEPTIONS - If you plan to run/walk the race - you MUST register for the 5k run/walk
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$33.70Feb 6 - Sep 8
5K Race Registration & Food Fest (Adult) Closed
$25.00 till the Thursday prior to race day at noon. $30 after and day of the event. Race day registration will be available.
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$33.70
5K Race Registration & Food Fest (Student- under age 18) Closed
$20.00 till the Thursday prior to race day at noon. $25 after and day of the event. Race day registration will be available.
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$28.38
International Food Festival Tickets Closed
International Food Festival is open from 10 am - 3pm
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$5 - Youth | $10 Adult
Vendor Table Closed
Vendors must bring their own table
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$55.00Feb 6 - Sep 8
Event Information
Join us for the Third Annual Great Human Race 5K and International Food Fest, in partnership with the West Wilmington Seventh Day Adventist Church, as we get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. Plus, enjoy a variety of foods from around the world, and entertainment for the entire family including international games, special global performances, moon bounce, photo booth, raffles and more!
Race Time
9:00 am- Registration opens
10:00 am- Race start
Location
Western YMCA
2600 Kirkwood Highway
Newark, DE 19711
Benefits
The Western YMCA
Sponsors
For businesses or those interested in sponsoring the 5k & food festival, please contact Kerry Smith at ksmith@ymcade.org, or complete this online form https://ymcade.formstack.com/forms/wst_sponsorship.
Sponsorship Levels:
- Champion ($3,000): Sponsor Recognition for Western Family YMCA Events * Great Human Race 5K - includes 5 complimentary runner registrations and event recognition. * Fall Festival Sponsor Marketing * 9 Digital banner displays with name and logo on branch T n Branch TVs * Quarterly member email recognition * Donor wall recognition * Social Media recognition on Facebook and Instagram - 3x per year Listing on the Annual Report
- Ambassador ($2,000): Sponsor Recognition for Western Family YMCA Events * Great Human Race 5K - includes 3 complimentary runner registrations and event recognition. * Fall Festival Sponsor Marketing * 9 Digital banner displays with name and logo on branch T n Branch TVs * Member email recognition * Donor wall recognition * Social Media recognition on Facebook and Instagram *Listing on the Annual Report
- Innovator ($1,500): Sponsor Recognition for Western Family YMCA Events * Great Human Race 5K - Event Recognition ** Sponsor Marketing * 9 Digital banner displays with name and logo on branch T n Branch TVs *Member email recognition * Donor wall recognition * Social Media recognition on Facebook and Instagram *Listing on the Annual Report
- Partner ($1,000): Sponsor Recognition for Western Family YMCA Events * Great Human Race 5K - Event Recognition ** Sponsor Marketing * 9 Digital banner displays with name and logo on branch T n Branch TVs * Donor wall recognition * Social Media recognition on Facebook and Instagram *Listing on the Annual Report
- Friend ($500): Sponsor Recognition for Western Family YMCA Events * Great Human Race 5K - Event Recognition ** Sponsor Marketing * Donor wall recognition * Social Media recognition on Facebook and Instagram *Listing on the Annual Report
To become one of our sponsors, please complete this online form https://ymcade.formstack.com/forms/wst_sponsorship.
Course

NOTICE: No dogs allowed due to insurance liability. Bibs are non-transferable. Please reference our policies page for more details.
*No refunds on registrations*
Amenities
- Tee shirts for all pre-registered runners and walkers
- Free admission to the International Food Festival
- 1-week Guest Pass to the Western Family YMCA - Join the Y the day of the event and get October for FREE!
- Post-race refreshments (including Beer for those over age 21 years)
Awards
*Top Finisher Awards (Overall Male/Female and Overall Male/Female Masters) are scored by gun time, all other age groups are scored by chip (net) time.*
- Awards to overall male/female winners
- Awards to male and female masters winner
- Awards to top 3 male/female in 10 year age groups 13 & under through 70 & over
- Awards to top 2 male/female walkers
Timing
R2R Timing will chip time using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System
Results
Results will be posted online during the race and complete results will be posted once the race is complete.
Photos
Click HERE for race photos. They will be posted online later after the race.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sophia Gonser
- Sophia@races2run.com