Running Races in Delaware — 2026

There are 71 running races in Delaware in 2026 across 21 cities. The next upcoming race is the 6TH ANNUAL DARBY DASH 5K RUN/WALK in Lewes on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, marathons, half marathons.

6th Annual Lace Up for Ag Literacy 5K Run/Walk - Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation

Sat, Oct 10 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road Lace Up for Ag Literacy 5K Run/WalkSilent SupportLace Up for Ag Literacy 5k Walk Only

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Freedom From Seizures 5K South

Sat, Oct 10 · Dover, DE Dover

Road Freedom from Seizures 5K South

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Tender Hearts 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Tender Hearts 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Mile Walk for a Cause & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Dover, DE Dover

Road 1 Mile Walk - Untimed5K Run/Walk - Timed

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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6TH ANNUAL DARBY DASH 5K RUN/WALK

Sun, Oct 11 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Wild & Rooted Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hockessin, DE Hockessin

Road Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run/WalkWild & Rooted 10K Trail RunWild & Rooted Spectator Pass

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Seashore Strider Youth/Adult Membership

Sat, Oct 17 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road Seashore Strider Membership (XC & Adult)

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Wilmington, DE

Sun, Oct 18 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 1Single Day Walk Up Week 2 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road 2026 Delaware Distance Classic 5K Run/Walk2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Pretty Moody Foundation 2nd Annual Menopause Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Pretty Moody Foundation 2nd Annual Menopause Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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23rd Annual Mariners Bethel 6.2m & 3.1m Trail Run, 1, 2, or 3 mile walk, Kiddie Color Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Frankford, DE Frankford

Road 1 mile Walk2 Mile Walk3 Mile Walk +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Live Like League Golf Invitational

Fri, Oct 23 · Ocean View, DE Ocean View

FoursomeHappy Hour OnlyIndividual

From $75 Open

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BOO & BREW 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Boo & Brew 5K

From $25 Open

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6TH SEAWITCH 1/2 MARATHON CLASSIC (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND)

Sat, Oct 24 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 1/2 Marathon Classic (Saturday)Spooky Challenge (HALF on Sat & 5K on Sun)

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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30th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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36TH SEAWITCH 5K CLASSIC & 1M FRIGHT WALK (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND)

Sun, Oct 25 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

Road 1M FRIGHT WALK5K CLASSIC

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Deer Park Goes Pink 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Deer Park Goes Pink 1 Mile Fun Walk (not timed)Deer Park Goes Pink 5KPost Race Celebration Only

From $20 Open

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Halloween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Smyrna, DE Smyrna

Road Halloween Hustle 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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9TH MISPILLON ART LEAGUE RUN FOR THE ARTS 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Milford, DE Milford

Road The "Monet" MileThe "Van Gogh" 5k Run

From $20 Open

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Zombie Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Dover, DE Dover

Road Zombie Dash 5K

From $25 Open

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Roofs From The Heart 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Roofs From The Heart 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Toys for Tots 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Sheldon Shuffle 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Sheldon Shuffle 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Corazón Latino 5K Run + 1M Walk

Fri, Nov 6 · Lincoln, DE Lincoln

Road 1M Walk5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Make Today Count 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Make Today Count 5K

From $25 Open

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4TH NICOLA PIZZA RUN/WALK

Sat, Nov 7 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 5k Pizza Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Delaware Dash for Rare

Sat, Nov 7 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K RunBrunch Only +1

From $10 Open

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2026 Run Of The Mill 5/10-miler trail run/walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Trail Run Of The Mill 5-miler trail run/walkRun of The Mill 10-miler trail run/walk

From $0 Open

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20th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K 2026

Sat, Nov 7 · Camden Wyoming, DE Camden Wyoming

Road 20th Annual Harvest Hustle 5k

From $40 Open

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Jack o Lantern Revenge 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Jack o Lantern Revenge 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Talaria Trail Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Laurel, DE Laurel

Road 2 Mile Walk4.5 Mile Race

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Delaware Beaches

Sat, Nov 14 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road Adult RegistrationFirst Responders and Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Stars and Strides 5K & Family Fun Day - Delaware

Sat, Nov 14 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Stars and Strides 5K - DelawareKids Fun Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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A Great Day 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Newark, DE Newark

Road A Great Day 5K

From $25 Open

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4th Horseshoe Crab Hustle

Sun, Nov 15 · Ocean View, DE Ocean View

Road Horseshoe 1.5 mile WalkHorseshoe 10k Run

From $25 Open

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The Good KARMA 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road The Good KARMA 5K

From $44 Open

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Scrapple Scramble 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Scrapple Scramble 5K

From $25 Open

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Dan Rankin Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Middletown, DE Middletown

Road Dan Rankin Memorial 5K

From $25 Open

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Igniting Hope 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Igniting Hope 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Survivor Day Trot 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Dover, DE Dover

Road Survivor Day Trot 5KSurvivor Day Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Run for Pie 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Run for Pie 5K

From $25 Open

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Bank of Ocean City Bethany-Fenwick Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Bethany Beach, DE Bethany Beach

Road 2 Mile Run/Walk Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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1925 Eagle Foundation annual Turkey Trot

Fri, Nov 27 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

5k Turkey Trot 1925 Eagle Foundation and kids fun run

From $49.68 Open

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17TH HUFFIN' FOR PUMPKIN PIE 5K RUN & 1M WALK

Sat, Nov 28 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

Road 1M WALK5K RUN

From $20 Open

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Rail Haus Turkey Burn 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Dover, DE Dover

Road Rail Haus Turkey Burn 5K

From $35 Open

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Greenwing Waddle 5K

Sun, Nov 29 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road Greenwing Waddle 5K

From $25 Open

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23RD SEA COLONY TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK

Sun, Nov 29 · Bethany Beach, DE Bethany Beach

Road 5k RUN/WALK

From $30 Open

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Strive V30

Tue, Dec 1 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Virtual Strive V30

From $30 Open

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Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 5 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

Virtual Rehoboth Seashore Half MarathonRehoboth Seashore Virtual Half MarathonRehoboth Seashore Marathon +1

From $60 Open

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