Running Club in Wilmington / Newark, DE
Beginner thru Elite Runners & Walkers are Welcome!
Pike Creek Valley Running Club (PCVRC) is centered in New Castle County, Delaware.
Our mission is to encourage the sport of running as a fun and healthy activity for people of all ages and all backgrounds.
About PCVRC
Started in 1982, the club has over 120 families (175 members), from state age-group record holders to back-of-the-packers! Both experienced and novice runners are encouraged to join. As a 501c3 organization, your $25 membership in the PCVRC is tax deductible and covers your entire family. Help support running in Delaware by joining PCVRC.
Member Benefits
- Group runs – beginners & walkers welcome
- Experienced runners of all distances to learn from
- Club social events including Holiday Party, Spring Social, Pizza & Beer…
- Run as a member of our racing team in age-graded USATF events
- Annual awards in several categories
- Discounts at local running stores
- Discounted DE Parks Pass
- more…
We Thank Our Sponsors
PCVRC Facebook Feed
Timeline photosSadness for our running community, with the loss of 84 year old John Schultz.![]()
If you've run local races you've probably seen John, in his signature red shorts and no shirt, no matter what the weather. ![]()
I was always amazed how, when I'd be layered up in bitter cold, this "mature" runner would go shirtless (sometimes donning a balaclava & gloves, but only on especially harsh days, while still shirtless.) To say he was tough was an understatement. ![]()
John was stuck and killed by a pickup truck as he was crossing Philadelphia Pike in Delaware last night, just 3 days before his planned Philadelphia Marathon (after running a Turkey Trot in Newark this Saturday- like I said, he was tough.)![]()
Please say a prayer for John, his family and friends. And, if you are racing Sunday, before you complain about the cold winds, be thankful you are able to run and think about this: John Schultz, at 84 years old, would have raced those 26.2 miles without a shirt. #legend You may see a lot of marathoners wearing red shorts Sunday in John's honor.![]()
(photo credit: William Bretzger/The News Journal)
We are so excited for the PCVRC Holiday Party. The buffet will be stacked with tasty food and the cash bar will be jumping. Bring your favorite PCVRC member and wear your holiday garb to celebrate the holidays in style!! Please also RSVP. 🎄☃️🕎
Philly Half Question: anyone know the lag between corrals? ![]()
Asking for a friend, seriously😁