29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026

Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Location: 101 School Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Featured distance: 5K
Type: Run

Official registration Past results

Race feel

A meaningful 5K honoring two siblings, supporting a financial aid endowment, and kicking off Homecoming Weekend.

Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

The 29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K honors the memory of siblings Jonathan Bacon Smith ’83 and Wendy Smith McMillan ’77. This event serves as a meaningful fundraiser, with all proceeds directly benefiting their named financial aid endowment. Held in Wilmington, DE, the race also marks the start of Homecoming Weekend at WFS, creating a vibrant atmosphere for participants. Runners can enjoy the 5K distance, while younger participants have a free Kids Dash. Awards are presented across various categories, celebrating achievements within the community.

What to expect

Participate in a 5K run or walk with a community focus.
Enjoy a complimentary long-sleeve T-shirt for pre-registered runners.
Kids can join the free dash, making it a family-friendly morning.

Standout details

Benefits financial aid endowment
In memory of siblings
Kicks off Homecoming Weekend
Long-sleeve T-shirt for pre-registered

Perks & features

Shirt

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Course feel

A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.

Steady Effort

Typical course trends

Typically hilly

Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.

From the organizer

This special race, run in memory of siblings Jonathan Bacon Smith ’83 and Wendy Smith McMillan ’77, benefits the financial aid endowment named for them.

Long Sleeve T-shirt for all Pre-Registered Persons

The race will kick-off Homecoming Weekend at WFS on October 24, 2025. The "Kids Dash" begins at 8:10 a.m. (free to all children) and the race begins at 8:30 a.m.

Awards:

Top Overall M/F

Top M/F - Alumnus, Faculty/Staff, Walker

Age Groups- Top 3 M/F:

8 and under,9-10,11-12,13-14,15-16,17-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80+

If you would like to sponsor this event, please CLICK HERE All sponsors who register by September 26 will be recognized at the event, listed on the long sleeved race t-shirt, and acknowledged in the winter issue of Quaker Matters magazine which is mailed to more than 6,500 members of the Friends School community. Early sponsor registrations (those received by September 26, 2025 with payment) will also be acknowledged on the event page on the WFS website.

See you at the start line!