Lookout Drive, Wilmington DE
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
🏃 Inaugural Event
Join us on April 19th for the Inaugural Mt. Salem in Rockford Park - Jesus 5K.
⛪ Historical Background
Mt. Salem Church grew out of a community Sunday School movement. Before any public schools, starting in 1814 or 1815, the Brandywine Manufacturers’ Sunday School program of reading, writing, and ciphering along with Bible lessons was first conducted on the floor of a mill and then in its own building at the DuPont Powder Works.
- Community Roots: Began with the Sunday School movement.
- Evolution: Transitioned as public education became available.
- Founding: St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church formed in 1841.
- Further Developments: Multiple congregations emerged from the Sunday School program.
📍 Race Location
The race will take place at Lookout Drive, Wilmington, DE.
🌐 Registration Link
For more details and to register, please visit the [official race page](https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/Wilmington/MtSalemInRockfordParkJesusK?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).
Starting Line Map
Suggested Races
