Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/15/2024
5:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Categories
FranksWine Presents
The Downhill Mile
Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Please join us as we run a downhill mile to help raise money for Water is Life Kenya – Technical Engineering Committee (WILK-TEC). We will register at FranksWine and either jog up to start at Rockford Park or you may drive to the park for the 6:30 pm start.
Wilmington, DE
Pre Registration closes at noon on Wedesday, August 14th
Day of Race Registration opens at 5:15 pm on Thursday August 24th until 6:15 pm
Race starts at Rockford Park at 6:30 pm
runners register at Franks Wine and get themselves up to Rockford Park for the start
Registration fees
Event Info
5:15 pm – Registration Opens
6:30 pm – Downhill Mile Start
Location
FranksWine
1206 N Union Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
Parking
Parking at Walgreens, M&T Bank and on the street since the FranksWine parking lot will be hosting the post race party.
Benefits
Water is Life Kenya – Technical Engineering Committee (WILK-TEC)
In partnership with the Water is Life Kenya staff, our group of volunteers works on projects that bring clean water to communities in southern Kenya.
Our mission is to leverage the expertise of dedicated professionals to design, develop, and implement sustainable water projects in Kenya. Committed to fostering positive transformation, we strive to improve access to clean water sources, enhance sanitation practices, and uplift local communities by combining technical innovation, cultural sensitivity, and collaborative partnerships.
Course
USATF certified point to point downhill mile starting at Rockford Park and finishing at Frank’s Wine
NOTICE: No dogs allowed due to insurance liability. Bibs are non-transferable. Please reference our policies page for more details.
Sponsors
for sponsorship information contact Andrew@races2run.com
Amenities
-Post race party in FranksWine parking lot is included in your entry fee
-Non-alcoholic refreshments by barNA
– Live Music
– Food Truck
Awards
– Awards for top male/female $200 FranksWine Gift Card
– A $1000 Cash Award for the first male breaking 4 minutes and first female breaking 4:30
– Awards for top male / female masters $100 FranksWine Gift Card
– Awards for top 3 male/female in 10 year age groups 13 & under through 70 & over
– Awards to top 3 male/female walkers
Timing
R2R Timing Systems will chip time using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System
Results
They will be posted online during the race and complete results will be posted once the race is complete.
Photos
Photos will be posted on Races2Run Facebook page after the event
Event contact Sophia Gonser
Email Sophia@races2run.com