5th Annual Lace Up for Ag Literacy 5K Run/Walk (Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation)
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT (rain or shine)
Kids Events: Healthy Kids Run at 8:50 a.m.; Free Kiddie K for ages 10 & under
Location: Hopkins Farm Creamery, 18186 Dairy Farm Road, Lewes, DE 19958
Why This Race Matters
Support Delaware agriculture while enjoying a one-of-a-kind off-road course on a working dairy farm. Proceeds benefit the Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation’s mission to promote fresh, local food, build awareness of Delaware’s farm operations, and sponsor the Ag Education Mobile Classroom.
Event Options
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5K Run — $35 | Start 9:00 a.m.
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5K Walk — $35 | Start 9:00 a.m.
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Silent Hero (Entry Fee Donation) — $35 | Show support if you can’t attend
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Healthy Kids Run — 8:50 a.m.
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Kiddie K — Free for ages 10 & under
Registration window:
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$30 through October 12, 2025 (11:59 p.m.)
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$35 from October 13 through race day (including on-site)
Race-day registration: Opens 8:00 a.m. at Hopkins Farm Creamery.
Payable to: “Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation”
Mail-in: Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation, 3457 S. DuPont Highway, Camden, DE 19934 (ATTN: Mikayla Paul)
Contact: Alexis — 302-697-3183 • alexis.langenfelder@defb.org
Online: Register at defb.org
The Course: Farm-Fresh and Scenic
An off-road, “cool farm” route weaving through Hopkins Farm pastures. Expect a memorable mix of:
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Pastures and hay bales
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Barn views and a covered bridge
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A peaceful loop near the pond
Starts and finishes right at the home of Hopkins Ice Cream—come for the race, stay for the treats.
Awards & Divisions
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Overall: Unique awards for top male, female, and masters winners
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Age Groups (Run): Top 3 male/female in 10-year groups: 10 & under through 70+
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Walk: Top 5 male/female finishers
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Kids: Ribbons to all Kiddie K finishers
Swag & Race Perks
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Long-sleeve 2025 Lace Up for Ag shirts for all participants
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Results & Photos: Posted after the event at defb.org
Event Day At-a-Glance
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8:00 a.m. — Race-day registration opens
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8:50 a.m. — Healthy Kids Run
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9:00 a.m. — 5K Run start
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9:00 a.m. — 5K Walk start
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Post-race — Awards, results, and photos
Beneficiary
The Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation advances agricultural literacy across the state by:
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Building awareness and positive public perception of Delaware farming
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Promoting fresh, local food
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Sponsoring the Ag Education Mobile Classroom
The foundation partners with the New Castle, Kent, and Sussex County Farm Bureaus to fund educational materials and outreach.
Getting There
Hopkins Farm Creamery
18186 Dairy Farm Road, Lewes, DE 19958
Ample on-site space, easy access from Coastal Highway and downtown Lewes.
Race Contact
Questions? Call 302-697-3183 or email alexis.langenfelder@defb.org.
