Delaware Running Races
69 upcoming races across Delaware in the next 12 months, from local 5Ks to marathons and ultras. Updated nightly. Want filters, maps, and radius search? Open Delaware in the Race Finder.
By distance: Half Marathons · 5K Races · 10K Races
By city: Newark · Wilmington · Rehoboth Beach · Lewes
Racing in Delaware: what the calendar looks like
There are 69 races on the Delaware calendar over the next 12 months, which works out to roughly 1 per week. Among complete calendar months, April 2027 has the most listed races (9); August 2027 has the fewest (0). The busiest places to race are Newark (19), Wilmington (12), Rehoboth Beach (7).
Of those, 57 offer a 5K, 11 offer a 1 Mile and 8 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon is Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon on December 5 in Rehoboth Beach. The next half marathon is Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon on December 5.
By race count Delaware ranks 43rd of 51 states and DC.
Races by month
- Nov 202624 races
- Dec 20268 races
- Jan 20277 races
- Feb 20271 race
- Mar 20275 races
- Apr 20279 races
- May 20277 races
- Jun 20272 races
- Jul 20271 race
- Sep 20271 race
- Oct 20273 races
- Nov 20271 race
Marathons in Delaware
Delaware has 4 marathons coming up in the next 12 months. First up is Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon on December 5, 2026 in Rehoboth Beach; after that come Coastal Delaware Running Festival (Sat 4/10, 2027), Delaware Running Festival (Sun 4/18, 2027), and 1 more below.
Ultramarathons in Delaware
Delaware has 2 ultramarathons coming up in the next 12 months. First up is Angela Ivory Memorial Runs on January 9, 2027 in Felton; after that come Coastal Traverse Adventure Race (Sat 4/3, 2027).
November 2026
- Sat 11/14A Great Day 5KNewark, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14First Steps, Big Dreams 5kGeorgetown, DE · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Stars and Strides 5K & Family Fun Day - DelawareNewark, DE · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Delaware BeachesLewes, DE · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
- Sun 11/154th Horseshoe Crab HustleOcean View, DE · 10K · 1.5 Miles · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 11/15Scrapple Scramble 5KNewark, DE · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 11/15The Good KARMA 5KWilmington, DE · 5K · 1 Mile · from $33 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Dan Rankin Memorial 5KMiddletown, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Igniting Hope 5KWilmington, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 11/2210th Annual Gobble Wobble 5K Run/WalkFelton, DE · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Rudolph’s Run 5KWilmington, DE · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Survivor Day Trot 5KDover, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Bank of Ocean City Bethany-Fenwick Turkey TrotBethany Beach, DE · 2 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Run for Pie 5KNewark, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Rylie’s Smile Turkey Escape 5k & 1mRehoboth Beach, DE · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Fri 11/271925 Eagle Foundation Turkey Trot 5KRehoboth Beach, DE · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Fri 11/271925 Eagle Foundation annual Turkey TrotRehoboth Beach, DE · 5K · from $50 · register ↗
- Fri 11/274th Annual #OptOutside Black Friday Fun RunBear, DE · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 11/2817TH HUFFIN' FOR PUMPKIN PIE 5K RUN & 1M WALKRehoboth Beach, DE · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 11/2828th Milford Cross Country Booster Reindeer Stampede 5kFelton, DE · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Delaware Open XC Championship 2026Wilmington, DE · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Rail Haus Turkey Burn 5KDover, DE · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sun 11/2923RD SEA COLONY TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALKBethany Beach, DE · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 11/29Greenwing Waddle 5KLewes, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
December 2026
- Sat 12/5Jolly JingleWilmington, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half MarathonRehoboth Beach, DE · Marathon · Half Marathon · from $60 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Wild Winter RunMiddletown, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/124TH ANNUAL REDEMPTION CITY "UGLY SWEATER" 5K RUN/WALKLewes, DE · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12The Santa Cause 5KNewark, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 12/13CCD’s Holiday Race for Recovery 5KNew Castle, DE · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 12/27Autumn Arch Winter Warmer 5KNewark, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 12/3122nd Race into the New Year 5k & 1/4 Mile Fun DashRehoboth Beach, DE · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
January 2027
- Fri 1/116th Annual Hair of the Dog 5k, 1 Mile Walk and 30th Annual Leo Brady Ocean PlungeBethany Beach, DE · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Fri 1/1Hoppy New Year 5KNewark, DE · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 1/3Fun Run and Championship Series Award CeremonyNewark, DE · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 1/944th Icicle Ten Miler & Snowflake 5kWilmington, DE · 10 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon · register ↗
- Sat 1/9Angela Ivory Memorial RunsFelton, DE · 100 Mile · 50K · 24 Hour · register ↗
- Sun 1/10Tyler Brown's "I Hate to Run" Memorial 5KWilmington, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 1/23Cocoa & Cupcakes 5KNewark, DE · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
February 2027
- Sun 2/14Touchdown 5KNewark, DE · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
March 2027
- Sun 3/7The Holly’s Hustle 5k Run/WalkSmyrna, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 3/13Catch the Leprechaun 5KNewark, DE · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 3/20First State Half Marathon & 10KNewark, DE · Half Marathon · 10K · from $59 · register ↗
- Sun 3/21Sussex SuperHero 5KLewes, DE · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 3/27Chocolate Bunny 5KNewark, DE · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
April 2027
- Sat 4/3Coastal Traverse Adventure RaceLewes, DE · 60 Miles · from $185 · register ↗
- Sat 4/3Justice in Motion: A 5k to Support Innocence Project DelawareWilmington, DE · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sun 4/4Friends of Lums Pond Halfway to Pond Fest 5KMiddletown, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 4/10Coastal Delaware Running FestivalRehoboth Beach, DE · Marathon · Half Marathon · 9K · 5K · 5.6 Miles · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 4/118th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K - 4/11/2027Hockessin, DE · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 4/18Delaware Running FestivalWilmington, DE · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Hagley 5K/1K Along the BrandywineWilmington, DE · 5K · 1K · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Plantation Lakes 5KMillsboro, DE · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 4/24The Patriot 4.2 MilerNewark, DE · 4.2 Miles · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
May 2027
- Sat 5/1CTNNB1 Connect and Cure - Run for ResearchWilmington, DE · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/1Tacos N' Ritas RunNewark, DE · 5K · 10K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!Lewes, DE · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 5/9I LOVE Mom 5KNewark, DE · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Fri 5/21Jackson 5KDelaware City, DE · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 5/22Conquer The CanalDelaware City, DE · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 5/22Run the Vineyards - Harvest Ridge Winery 5KMarydel, DE · 5K · Trail · from $44 · register ↗
June 2027
- Tue 6/1We ALL Scream for ICE CREAM 5KNewark, DE · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Wed 6/22027 Independence Series - Day 1 (DE)Bear, DE · register ↗
July 2027
- Sun 7/4Red White & Brew 5KNewark, DE · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
September 2027
- Sat 9/25Vet Fest 2027Middletown, DE · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
October 2027
- Sun 10/3Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10KBear, DE · Half Marathon · 6.5 Miles · Trail · from $45 · register ↗
- Sun 10/3The Main Street MileNewark, DE · 1 Mile · Road · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 10/23BOO & BREW 5KWilmington, DE · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
November 2027
- Sat 11/620th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K 2026Camden Wyoming, DE · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
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