Wild & Rooted Trail Run
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Wild & Rooted Trail Run
The event takes place on October 17, 2026, at Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, with a rain date on October 18, 2026. It is the second annual edition and features trail courses that run through meadows and forests, alongside ponds, and across terrain managed for native habitat restoration.
The program includes a retained 5K route and a newly added 10K route that extends deeper into the natural lands of Mt. Cuba. Registration opens August 25, 2026 and closes October 17, 2026. Participants who register by October 2 receive a race T-shirt. Listed registration fees are $40 for the 5K, $45 for the 10K, and $10 for a spectator pass.
Race registration includes race entry and bib, all day access to Mt. Cuba Center gardens and natural lands, post race fruit, snacks and electrolyte drinks, and access to a post race party. The post race activities include hay wagon rides, walking tours, a live DJ, and the Conservation Collective Expo; food, beer, wine, cocktails, and non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
