Running Races in Delaware — 2026

There are 83 running races in Delaware in 2026 across 23 cities. The next upcoming race is the 22ND GEORGETOWN LIBRARY 5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK (Triple Crown Series #1) in Georgetown on June 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

Delaware Dash for Rare

Sun, Oct 4 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Virtual 5K RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk1 Mile Walk +1

From $10 Open

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The Main Street Mile

Sun, Oct 4 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Main Street Mile

From $20 Open

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Tender Hearts 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Tender Hearts 5K

From $35 Open

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Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run 5K

From $25 Open

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2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K

Sun, Oct 18 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road 2026 Delaware Distance Classic 5K Run/Walk2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K Run

From $20 Open

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23rd Annual Mariners Bethel 6.2m & 3.1m Trail Run, 1, 2, or 3 mile walk, Kiddie Color Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Frankford, DE Frankford

Road 1 mile Walk2 Mile Walk3 Mile Walk +4

From $10 Open

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6TH SEAWITCH 1/2 MARATHON CLASSIC (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND)

Sat, Oct 24 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 1/2 Marathon Classic (Saturday)Spooky Challenge (HALF on Sat & 5K on Sun)

From $70 Open

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Boo & Brew 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Boo & Brew 5K

From $25 Open

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36TH SEAWITCH 5K CLASSIC & 1M FRIGHT WALK (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND)

Sun, Oct 25 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

Road 1M FRIGHT WALK5K CLASSIC

From $25 Open

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Deer Park Goes Pink 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Deer Park Goes Pink 1 Mile Fun Walk (not timed)Deer Park Goes Pink 5KPost Race Celebration Only

From $20 Open

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Roofs From The Heart 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Roofs From The Heart 5K

From $25 Open

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Sheldon Shuffle 5K presented by Nemours

Sun, Nov 1 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Sheldon Shuffle 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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4TH NICOLA PIZZA RUN/WALK

Sat, Nov 7 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 5k Pizza Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Harvest Hustle 5K 2026

Sat, Nov 7 · Camden Wyoming, DE Camden Wyoming

Road 20th Annual Harvest Hustle 5k

From $40 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Delaware Beaches

Sat, Nov 14 · Lewes, DE Lewes

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

From $5 Open

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Talaria Trail Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Laurel, DE Laurel

Road 2 Mile Walk4.5 Mile Race

From $30 Open

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Scrapple Scramble 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Scrapple Scramble 5K

From $25 Open

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Dan Rankin Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Middletown, DE Middletown

Road Dan Rankin Memorial 5K

From $25 Open

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Bank of Ocean City Bethany-Fenwick Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Bethany Beach, DE Bethany Beach

Road 2 Mile Run/Walk Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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Run for Pie 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Run for Pie 5K

From $25 Open

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17TH HUFFIN' FOR PUMPKIN PIE 5K RUN & 1M WALK

Sat, Nov 28 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

Road 1M WALK5K RUN

From $20 Open

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23RD SEA COLONY TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK

Sun, Nov 29 · Bethany Beach, DE Bethany Beach

Road 5k RUN/WALK

From $30 Open

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Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 5 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

Virtual Rehoboth Seashore Virtual Half MarathonRehoboth Seashore Half MarathonRehoboth Seashore Marathon +1

From $60 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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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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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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Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!

Sat, May 8 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Trail 5k Heavy March Challenge5K Run Challenge5K Run Challenge +15

From $25 Open

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