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2026-2027 Running Races in Delaware

Every upcoming running race in Delaware, all 51 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

51 upcoming races · 18 with finish-time stats

5K Races 4210K Races 4Half Marathons 6Marathons 4
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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.

Largest field1,432 finishersCoastal Delaware Running Festivalin the Half MarathonLongest-running20th year20th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K 2026annual tradition

Races by City in Delaware

Bethany Beach 3Dover 3Lewes 4Middletown 4Newark 10Rehoboth Beach 5Wilmington 12

Holiday Races in Delaware

Turkey Trots in Delaware 2026 5

Delaware Races by Month

October 2026

November 2026

December 2026

April 2027

Soonest Races in Delaware

51 total
Sun, Oct 4, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Middletown, DE Middletown, DEFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Wilmington, DE Wilmington, DEFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Deer Park Goes Pink 5K Newark, DE5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 202636TH SEAWITCH 5K CLASSIC & 1M FRIGHT WALK Rehoboth Beach, DE5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026CYM XC Championship Wilmington, DE2.1 Miles1.3 MilesRegistration closedPricing TBAView race Sat, Oct 31, 20269TH MISPILLON ART LEAGUE RUN FOR THE ARTS 5k Milford, DE5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Roofs From The Heart 5K Wilmington, DE5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Zombie Dash 5K Dover, DE5KRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Oct 31, 2026Halloween Hustle 5K Smyrna, DE5KFrom $35Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Sheldon Shuffle 5K Newark, DE5KFrom $35Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Toys for Tots 5K Wilmington, DE5KFrom $40Details Fri, Nov 6, 2026Corazón Latino 5K Run + 1M Walk Lincoln, DE5K1 MileFrom $40Details

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 Racing in Delaware

Which Delaware cities have the most races?

Wilmington (12), Newark (10), Rehoboth Beach (5), Middletown (4) have the most upcoming races in Delaware. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Delaware?

Delaware has 5K (42), 10K (4), Half Marathon (6), Marathon (4). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Delaware?

November is the busiest month for races in Delaware, with 22 of the 51, followed by October with 9. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Delaware races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 18 races in Delaware with published results, the typical median finish is around 40:39, 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 races in Delaware?

Yes, 2 races around Delaware get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail.