Sat, Apr 24, 2027

Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine

Wilmington, DE

Opens Nov 13, 2026Annual since at least 2018

5K1K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $40 after Mar 21, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine

The course runs along the Brandywine River and through the grounds of Hagley Museum, a historic site with gardens, a restored family home, and old powder yards. The terrain is natural and varied, with the river beside you for much of the route. It draws people who want a scenic morning out as much as a race.

Bib pickup opens race morning in front of the Hagley Library. After you finish, the museum itself opens shortly after the race wraps up, so it is worth sticking around to walk the grounds on your own.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

168finishers

22:16winner

36:41median

1:05:50cutoff

Top 3: Caleb Lathem (22:16) · Joseph Hurley III (22:17) · Jorge Morales (22:25)

1K · 2026 results

20finishers

5:47winner

6:49median

26:36cutoff

Top 3: K. Dearing (5:47) · H. Burkett (5:51) · Tess Dixon (5:52)

The Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/24/2027 08:30$30

1K4/24/2027 09:00$20

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Common Questions About the Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine

Will I finish last at the Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:41, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:50, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine a good first 5K?

It is a small race (168 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine?

The 5K winner ran 22:16 while the median finisher took 36:41. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.