Which Delaware cities have the most races?
Newark (19), Wilmington (13), Rehoboth Beach (8), Lewes (7) 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
Running Races in Delaware
Every upcoming running race in Delaware, all 71 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
71 upcoming races · 25 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
Soonest Races in Delaware
71 total Sat, Aug 1, 202618th RUN FOR THE PAWS 5K, 5K WALK & 1M DOG WALK Dewey Beach, DEFrom $35Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026Sam's KIDS 5K Dewey Beach, DEFrom $35Details Fri, Aug 7, 20265th MAGGIE's MILE Run/Walk Lewes, DEFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Running Hot Clayton Fire 5K Clayton, DEFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival 5K Middletown, DEFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 15, 20262ND REHOBOTH BEACH LIFEGUARD 5K RUN/WALK Rehoboth Beach, DEFrom $30Details Sun, Aug 16, 2026Shuck Cancer 5K Lewes, DEFrom $35Details Thu, Aug 20, 2026The Believe In Tomorrow 5K 2026 Bethany Beach, DEFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 22, 20262ND BROAD CREEK BASH 5K RUN/WALK Laurel, DEFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Liver Run 5K Newark, DEFrom $35Details Sun, Aug 23, 202612TH RBVFC FIRE FIGHTIN' 5K RUN/WALK Rehoboth Beach, DEFrom $30Details Thu, Aug 27, 2026Ripple Effect 5K Hockessin, DEFrom $30Details
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 Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Delaware
What race distances can I run in Delaware?
Delaware has 5K (60), 10K (3), Half Marathon (6), Marathon (4). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in Delaware?
September is the busiest month for races in Delaware, with 18 of the 71, followed by November with 16. 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 25 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 races in Delaware?
Yes, 2 races around Delaware get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.