Which Delaware cities have the most 5K races?
Wilmington (10), Newark (9), Rehoboth Beach (4), Lewes (4) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Delaware · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Delaware
Every upcoming 5K in Delaware, all 42 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
42 upcoming 5K races · 17 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Delaware races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Delaware 5K Races by City
5K Races in Delaware by Month
The Next 5K Runs in Delaware
42 total Sun, Oct 25, 2026Deer Park Goes Pink 5K Newark, DERegistration closedFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 202636TH SEAWITCH 5K CLASSIC & 1M FRIGHT WALK Rehoboth Beach, DERegistration closedFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 20269TH MISPILLON ART LEAGUE RUN FOR THE ARTS 5k Milford, DEFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Roofs From The Heart 5K Wilmington, DEFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Zombie Dash 5K Dover, DERegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Oct 31, 2026Halloween Hustle 5K Smyrna, DEFrom $35Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Sheldon Shuffle 5K Newark, DEFrom $35Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Toys for Tots 5K Wilmington, DEFrom $40Details Fri, Nov 6, 2026Corazón Latino 5K Run + 1M Walk Lincoln, DEFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 7, 202620th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K 2026 Camden Wyoming, DEFrom $50Details Sat, Nov 7, 20264TH NICOLA PIZZA RUN/WALK Lewes, DEFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Make Today Count 5K Newark, DERegistration closedPricing TBADetails
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Delaware
When are most 5K races held in Delaware?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Delaware, with 20 of the 42, followed by October with 6. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Delaware 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 17 5K races in Delaware with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:45, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail 5K races in Delaware?
Yes, 2 races around Delaware get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail.