Deltaville 5K and Kids Fun Run set for Saturday, July 1

Organizers predict hundreds will participate in the 12th running of the Deltaville 5K and Kids Fun Run set for Saturday, July 1, starting and finishing in front of the Deltaville Community Association building at 17147 General Puller Highway in Deltaville.

The Kids Fun Run will start at 7:15 a.m., immediately followed by the 5K, a 3.1-mile foot race through Deltaville, which is expected to start around 7:30 a.m.

Online registration at will remain open through Thursday, June 29. Walk-up registration is available during packet pickup at the event site from 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 30, and 6-7 a.m. Saturday, July 1. Online registration is $30 for the 5K and $15 for the Fun Run. Walk-up registration is $35 for the 5K and $20 for the Fun Run.

There will be crab races during the event. The Middlesex Family YMCA will host a children’s corral for any parents needing child care while they race. Event festivities will conclude after the awards ceremony, so folks can return to their holiday activities.

Returning for 2023 is the fan-favorite and U.S. Track and Field-certified Jackson Creek course. There will be staggered starts for racers of all levels, offering runners the opportunity to post fast finishing times and great fun for walkers — many of whom show up in red, white, and blue patriotic-themed costumes to add to the fun.

All participants will receive a finisher’s medal to celebrate their accomplishments. Teams posting the three quickest times and the top three finishers in each age group will receive place medals at the awards ceremony, which will begin at 9:15 a.m. A Most Patriotic Spirit award will also be presented.

The Jackson Creek Course will follow General Puller Highway (Route 33) and Lover’s Lane and will be completed by 9 a.m. At 7:30 a.m., expect a minor delay on Route 33 at the beginning of the 5K. Lover’s Lane will be closed during the race.

Volunteers needed

“If people would like to volunteer, they can email me at svheyman1@gmail.com or call me at 804-824-4524,” Lukens said. “We have most volunteer spots filled, but always need more help and I’m sure some people would love to race instead of volunteer! I would also love to have people’s numbers for future years.”