Running Races in Delaware — 2026

There are 113 running races in Delaware in 2026 across 23 cities. The next upcoming race is the Lt. Joseph Szczerba Memorial 5K in Wilmington on April 23. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

Lt. Joseph Szczerba Memorial 5K

Thu, Apr 23 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Lt. Joseph Szczerba Memorial 5K

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3RD ANNUAL RACE FOR OPEN SPACE 5K & 1 MILE WALK...for the Fourth Street Preserve - Lewes, DE

Sat, Apr 25 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Virtual 1m "Walk"1 Mile "Fun Walk". "VIRTUAL"5k Run or Walk "VIRTUAL" +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Plantation Lakes 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Millsboro, DE Millsboro

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

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2026 Manion WOD - CrossFit Petram

Sat, Apr 25 · Middletown, DE Middletown

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine

Sat, Apr 25 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Hagley 1K Family Fun RunHagley 5K

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The Patriot 4.2 Miler

Sat, Apr 25 · Newark, DE Newark

Road The Patriot 1 Mile Fun Walk (not timed)The Patriot 4.2 Miler

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Dover, DE

Sun, Apr 26 · Dover, DE Dover

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +10

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James Joseph Hahn Memorial 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Newark, DE Newark

Road James Joseph Hahn Memorial 5K

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Trolley Retro Run 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Trolley Retro Run 5K

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Full Moon 5K Trail Run/Walk

Fri, May 1 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Full Moon 5K Trail Run/Walk

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RACE4WARRIORS VIRTUAL 5k, 10K or Half Marathon

Fri, May 1 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Virtual 5K Run5K Heavy5K Race-Walk +6

From $45 Open

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17th Seashore Classic 1/2 Marathon, 2-person Relay & 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 5k RunRELAY1/2 Marathon

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Tacos N' Ritas Run

Sat, May 2 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Tacos N' Ritas 5KTacos N' Ritas 10K

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Eastern Shore Sprint Adventure Race

Sat, May 2 · Laurel, DE Laurel

6-Hour Adventure Race

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Brandywine Red Run

Sun, May 3 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Brandywine Red Run

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ChristianaCare Nurses Week 5K

Tue, May 5 · Newark, DE Newark

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Shine A Light On Stroke

Sat, May 9 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Shine A Light On Stroke 5K

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Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!

Sat, May 9 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Trail 5K Run Challenge5k Heavy March Challenge5k Race Walk Challange +6

From $25 Open

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I LOVE Mom 5K

Sun, May 10 · Newark, DE Newark

Road I LOVE Mom 5K

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Hustle for the House - Lewes 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road Hustle for the House - Lewes 5K Run/Walk

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Bear Triathlon

Sat, May 16 · Bear, DE Bear

Triathlon Youth - 11-12 yrYouth - 9-10 yrYouth - 7-8 yr +7

From $0 Open

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Milk Run/Walk - Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation

Sat, May 16 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road 2 Mile Health WalkMilk Run - 5K RunMilk Run - 10K Run

From $25 Open

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Miles for the Mounted Patrol 5K

Sun, May 17 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Miles for the Mounted Patrol 5K

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Middletown, DE

Sun, May 17 · Middletown, DE Middletown

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +9

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First State Trail Race

Sun, May 17 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Trail 10k25k50k

From $35 Open 100 spots left

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29th Annual Race Against Domestic Violence 5K

Sun, May 17 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Race Against Domestic Violence 5K

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8th DQ Dash for Fireworks 5k & 1m Fun Walk

Sun, May 17 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 1m Fun Walk5k Blizzard Run

From $25 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Glasgow/Bear, DE

Sun, May 17 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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17th Annual Indy 5K & Color Us Kids Run

Tue, May 19 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Color Us Kids RunIndy 5K

From $35 Open

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Justin's Beach House 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, May 23 · Bethany Beach, DE Bethany Beach

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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33RD MASSER 5 MILER (SS Summer Series #1)

Sun, May 24 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 33rd Masser 5 Miler (in honor of the late Dr. Lee Masser)

From $30 Open

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Conquer The Canal

Sat, May 30 · Delaware City, DE Delaware City

Road The Jackson 5KThe Headwind Hustle 5kTailwind Shuffle 10K +2

From $25 Open

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Spring Fling 5K

Sat, May 30 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Spring Fling 5K

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19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K RUN & 5K WALK. (SS Summer Series #2)

Sun, May 31 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K WALK19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K Run/Walk. (SS Summer Series #2)

From $30 Open

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The Compassion 5K: Presented by Griswold Home Care

Sun, May 31 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road The Compassion 5K

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3rd Annual 'Say Her Name' 5K: A Walk for Maternal Justice

Sun, May 31 · Newark, DE Newark

Virtual Virtual 5K - SupporterMaternal Health Advocate - Say Her Name 5K Run/WalkChampion for Change - Say Her Name 5K Run/Walk +2

From $19.99 Open

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We ALL Scream for ICE CREAM 5K

Tue, Jun 2 · Newark, DE Newark

Road We ALL Scream for ICE CREAM 5K

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The GOAT 5K

Fri, Jun 5 · Milford, DE Milford

Road The GOAT 5K

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Freedom From Seizures 5K North

Sat, Jun 6 · Newark, DE Newark

Virtual Freedom From Seizures 5K NorthFreedom from Seizures 5K - VIRTUAL

From $35 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Northern Delaware

Sat, Jun 6 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open

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Bikes & Beers Dogfish Head

Sat, Jun 6 · Milton, DE Milton

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time) +4

From $29 Open 1 spots left

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29TH BILL DEGNAN "FAITH IN HUMAN SPIRIT" 5K & Kid's 6/7 Races (SS Summer Series #3)

Sun, Jun 7 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 5k Run/Walk5k Walk

From $30 Open

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Delaware SwimFest

Mon, Jun 8 · Newark, DE Newark

Triathlon SwimRun800 Meter Swim1600 Meter Swim

From $40 Open

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Hustle for the House - Middletown 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Jun 11 · Middletown, DE Middletown

Road Hustle for the House - Middletown DE

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3RD RYAN LAMBERT MEMORIAL 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Bowers Beach, DE Bowers Beach

Road 5K Run5k Walk

From $30 Open

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Salted Vines Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jun 14 · Frankford, DE Frankford

Road 5k

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22ND GEORGETOWN LIBRARY 5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK (Triple Crown Series #1)

Fri, Jun 19 · Georgetown, DE Georgetown

Road 1 MILE FUN WALK (non-competitive)5K RUN

From $20 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Harvest Ridge Winery 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Marydel, DE Marydel

Road 5K

From $44 Open

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INAUGURAL CPL/1 MATTHEW "TY" SNOOK MEMORIAL 5K...(Triple Crown Series #2)...Lewes, DE

Sat, Jun 20 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $30 Open

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Humble but Hungry Father's Day 5K

Sun, Jun 21 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Humble but Hungry Father's Day 5K

From $25 Open

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