Running Races in Delaware — 2026

There are 123 running races in Delaware in 2026 across 25 cities. The next upcoming race is the THE DOVER DUATHLON 2026 in Dover on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

Sickle Cell Awareness 5K Walk & Run Benefit

Sat, Apr 11 · Harrington, DE Harrington

Road Sickle Cell Awareness 5K Walk & Run Benefit

From $45 Open

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THE DOVER DUATHLON 2026

Sat, Apr 11 · Dover, DE Dover

Triathlon Duathlon - Relay TeamThe Dover Duathlon

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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Coastal Delaware Running Festival

Sat, Apr 11 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

Road 5k Run/Walk (Saturday)9k - Cape Challenge: 5k (Saturday) & 9k (Sunday)9K Run/Walk(5.6) +4

From $35 Open Closing Soon 85 spots left

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Pups & Pints 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Hockessin, DE Hockessin

Road Pups & Pints 5K

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Hustle for the House - Wilmington 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Hustle for the House - Wilmington 5K Run/WalkPost Race Party Ticket

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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7th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K - 4/12/2026

Sun, Apr 12 · Hockessin, DE Hockessin

Road 7th Annual Dozer's 5K Run/Walk for Canine Cancer Research

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Coffee Run (5K)

Sun, Apr 12 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Coffee Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Hockessin, DE

Sun, Apr 12 · Hockessin, DE Hockessin

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Mimosas for Marrow 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Mimosas for Marrow 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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12th Oy Vey 5K Run/Walk and 1m Fun Walk

Sun, Apr 19 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

Road 1m Fun Walk5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Delaware Running Festival

Sun, Apr 19 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Virtual Virtual 5K5K5K - Charity Registration +13

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Friends of Lums Pond Halfway to Pond Fest 5K

Sun, Apr 19 · Middletown, DE Middletown

Road Friends of Lums Pond Halfway to Pond Fest 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Lt. Joseph Szczerba Memorial 5K

Thu, Apr 23 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Lt. Joseph Szczerba Memorial 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Plantation Lakes 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Millsboro, DE Millsboro

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Patriot 4.2 Miler

Sat, Apr 25 · Newark, DE Newark

Road The Patriot 1 Mile Fun Walk (not timed)The Patriot 4.2 Miler

From $25 Open

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2026 Manion WOD - CrossFit Petram

Sat, Apr 25 · Middletown, DE Middletown

Manion WOD Workout

From $34 Open

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3RD ANNUAL RACE FOR OPEN SPACE 5K & 1 MILE WALK...for the Fourth Street Preserve - Lewes, DE

Sat, Apr 25 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Virtual 1m "Walk"1 Mile "Fun Walk". "VIRTUAL"5k Run or Walk "VIRTUAL" +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine

Sat, Apr 25 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Hagley 1K Family Fun RunHagley 5K

From $20 Open

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Trolley Retro Run 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Trolley Retro Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Dover, DE

Sun, Apr 26 · Dover, DE Dover

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile6th to 8th Grade - 1 MileHigh School - 2 Miles +10

From $15 Open

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James Joseph Hahn Memorial 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Newark, DE Newark

Road James Joseph Hahn Memorial 5K

From $30 Open

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RACE4WARRIORS VIRTUAL 5k, 10K or Half Marathon

Fri, May 1 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Virtual 5K Race-Walk5K Heavy5K Run +6

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Full Moon 5K Trail Run/Walk

Fri, May 1 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Full Moon 5K Trail Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Eastern Shore Sprint Adventure Race

Sat, May 2 · Laurel, DE Laurel

6-Hour Adventure Race

From $130 Open

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17th Seashore Classic 1/2 Marathon, 2-person Relay & 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 5k RunRELAY1/2 Marathon

From $30 Open

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Tacos N' Ritas Run

Sat, May 2 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Tacos N' Ritas 5KTacos N' Ritas 10K

From $25 Open

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Brandywine Red Run

Sun, May 3 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Brandywine Red Run

From $25 Open

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ChristianaCare Nurses Week 5K

Tue, May 5 · Newark, DE Newark

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Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!

Sat, May 9 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Trail 5k Race Walk Challange5K Run Challenge5k Heavy March Challenge +6

From $25 Open

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Shine A Light On Stroke

Sat, May 9 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Shine A Light On Stroke 5K

From $25 Open

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I LOVE Mom 5K

Sun, May 10 · Newark, DE Newark

Road I LOVE Mom 5K

From $25 Open

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Hustle for the House - Lewes 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road Hustle for the House - Lewes 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Milk Run/Walk - Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation

Sat, May 16 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road 2 Mile Health WalkMilk Run - 5K RunMilk Run - 10K Run

From $25 Open

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Bear Triathlon

Sat, May 16 · Bear, DE Bear

Triathlon Youth - 13-15 yrYouth - 9-10 yrYouth - 7-8 yr +7

From $0 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Middletown, DE

Sun, May 17 · Middletown, DE Middletown

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 44th & 5th Grade - 1 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open

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8th DQ Dash for Fireworks 5k & 1m Fun Walk

Sun, May 17 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 1m Fun Walk5k Blizzard Run

From $25 Open

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First State Trail Race

Sun, May 17 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Trail 10k25k50k

From $35 Open 100 spots left

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29th Annual Race Against Domestic Violence 5K

Sun, May 17 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Race Against Domestic Violence 5K

From $25 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Glasgow/Bear, DE

Sun, May 17 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open

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Miles for the Mounted Patrol 5K

Sun, May 17 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Miles for the Mounted Patrol 5K

From $25 Open

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17th Annual Indy 5K & Color Us Kids Run

Tue, May 19 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Color Us Kids RunIndy 5K

From $35 Open

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Justin's Beach House 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, May 23 · Bethany Beach, DE Bethany Beach

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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33RD MASSER 5 MILER (SS Summer Series #1)

Sun, May 24 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 33rd Masser 5 Miler (in honor of the late Dr. Lee Masser)

From $30 Open

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Conquer The Canal

Sat, May 30 · Delaware City, DE Delaware City

Road The Headwind Hustle 5kThe Jackson 5KTailwind Shuffle 10K +2

From $25 Open

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Spring Fling 5K

Sat, May 30 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Spring Fling 5K

From $25 Open

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The Compassion 5K: Presented by Griswold Home Care

Sun, May 31 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road The Compassion 5K

From $25 Open

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19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K RUN & 5K WALK. (SS Summer Series #2)

Sun, May 31 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K WALK19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K Run/Walk. (SS Summer Series #2)

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual 'Say Her Name' 5K: A Walk for Maternal Justice

Sun, May 31 · Newark, DE Newark

Virtual Champion for Change - Say Her Name 5K Run/WalkMaternal Health Advocate - Say Her Name 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K - Supporter +2

From $19.99 Open

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We ALL Scream for ICE CREAM 5K

Tue, Jun 2 · Newark, DE Newark

Road We ALL Scream for ICE CREAM 5K

From $25 Open

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The GOAT 5K

Fri, Jun 5 · Milford, DE Milford

Road The GOAT 5K

From $25 Open

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