Running Races in Delaware — 2026

There are 74 running races in Delaware in 2026 across 22 cities. The next upcoming race is the Freedom From Seizures 5K South in Dover on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, marathons, half marathons.

Jolly Jingle

Sat, Dec 5 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road 5K run/walk

From $25 Open

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Wild Winter Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Middletown, DE Middletown

Road Wild Winter Run

From $25 Open

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The Santa Cause 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Newark, DE Newark

Road The Santa Cause 5K

From $25 Open

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Autumn Arch Winter Warmer 5K

Sun, Dec 27 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Autumn Arch Winter Warmer 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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22nd Race into the New Year 5k & 1/4 Mile Fun Dash

Thu, Dec 31 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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16th Annual Hair of the Dog 5k, 1 Mile Walk and 29th Annual Leo Brady Ocean Plunge

Fri, Jan 1 · Bethany Beach, DE Bethany Beach

Road Additional Event ShirtsPost Walk/Run Celebration at Mangos wristband for non Walk/Run participantsKids Plunge +5

From $20 Open

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Tyler Brown's "I Hate to Run" Memorial 5K

Sun, Jan 10 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Virtual VIRTUAL - Tyler Brown's "I Hate to Run" Memorial 5KTyler Brown's "I Hate to Run" Memorial 5K

From $25 Open

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First State Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Mar 20 · Newark, DE Newark

Road First State 10KFirst State 10KFirst State Half Marathon +1

From $49 Open

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Coastal Delaware Running Festival

Sat, Apr 10 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

Road 5k Run/Walk (Saturday)5k Run/Walk (Saturday)9k - Cape Challenge: 5k (Saturday) & 9k (Sunday) +11

From $30 Open 85 spots left

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Delaware Running Festival

Sun, Apr 18 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K - Charity Registration5K - Charity Registration +29

From $0 Open

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Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!

Sat, May 8 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Trail 5k Heavy March Challenge5k Race Walk Challange5K Run Challenge +15

From $25 Open

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Jackson 5K

Fri, May 21 · Delaware City, DE Delaware City

Road Jackson 5K

From $25 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Harvest Ridge Winery 5K

Sat, May 22 · Marydel, DE Marydel

Road 5K5K

From $44 Open

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Conquer The Canal

Sat, May 22 · Delaware City, DE Delaware City

Road The Jackson 5KThe Headwind Hustle 5kThe Headwind Hustle 5k +7

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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