Which Delaware cities have the most races?
Wilmington (15), Newark (14), Lewes (6), Rehoboth Beach (5) 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.
Delaware · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Delaware
Every upcoming running race in Delaware, all 61 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
61 upcoming races · 23 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.
Races by City in Delaware
Holiday Races in Delaware
Delaware Races by Month
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Soonest Races in Delaware
61 total Sun, Sep 20, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Glasgow/Bear, DE Newark, DEFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Middletown, DE Middletown, DEFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run 5K Newark, DEFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 17, 202610th Ashley Furio 5K Run/Walk Lewes, DEFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Delaware Down Syndrome 5K Run/Walk Newark, DERegistration closedFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Wild & Rooted Trail Run Hockessin, DEFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 18, 20262026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K Wilmington, DEFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Wilmington, DE Wilmington, DEFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk Wilmington, DEFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Pretty Moody Foundation 2nd Annual Menopause Walk Newark, DEFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 24, 202630th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026 Wilmington, DEFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026BOO & BREW 5K Wilmington, DEFrom $35Details
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 15, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Delaware
What race distances can I run in Delaware?
Delaware has 5K (50), 10K (5), Half Marathon (7), 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 61, followed by October with 18. 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 23 races in Delaware with published results, the typical median finish is around 39:27, 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.