Running Races in Delaware — 2026

There are 61 running races in Delaware in 2026 across 20 cities. The next upcoming race is the Live Like League Golf Invitational in Ocean View on October 23. Popular distances include 5K races, marathons, half marathons.

Live Like League Golf Invitational

Fri, Oct 23 · Ocean View, DE Ocean View

FoursomeIndividualHappy Hour Only

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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BOO & BREW 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Boo & Brew 5K

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Wilmington

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Virtual 5K

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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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 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 Closing Soon

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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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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 Closing Soon

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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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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 Closing Soon

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Sheldon Shuffle 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Sheldon Shuffle 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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4TH NICOLA PIZZA RUN/WALK

Sat, Nov 7 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 5k Pizza Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Delaware Dash for Rare

Sat, Nov 7 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run1 Mile Walk +1

From $10 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

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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 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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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Delaware Beaches

Sat, Nov 14 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road Adult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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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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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 5KThe Good KARMA 1 Mile Walk

From $33 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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Igniting Hope 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road Igniting Hope 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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Survivor Day Trot 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Dover, DE Dover

Road Survivor Day Fun RunSurvivor Day Trot 5K

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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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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Greenwing Waddle 5K

Sun, Nov 29 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road Greenwing Waddle 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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 Virtual Half MarathonRehoboth Seashore Half MarathonRehoboth Seashore Virtual Marathon +1

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Jolly Jingle

Sat, Dec 5 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road 5K run/walk

From $25 Open

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Wild Winter Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Middletown, DE Middletown

Road Wild Winter Run

From $25 Open

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The Santa Cause 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Newark, DE Newark

Road The Santa Cause 5K

From $25 Open

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Autumn Arch Winter Warmer 5K

Sun, Dec 27 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Autumn Arch Winter Warmer 5K

From $25 Open

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22nd Race into the New Year 5k & 1/4 Mile Fun Dash

Thu, Dec 31 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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16th Annual Hair of the Dog 5k, 1 Mile Walk and 30th Annual Leo Brady Ocean Plunge

Fri, Jan 1 · Bethany Beach, DE Bethany Beach

Road Combination 1 Mile Walk and PlungeKids PlungeAdditional Event Shirts +5

From $20 Open

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Tyler Brown's "I Hate to Run" Memorial 5K

Sun, Jan 10 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Virtual Tyler Brown's "I Hate to Run" Memorial 5KVIRTUAL - Tyler Brown's "I Hate to Run" Memorial 5K

From $25 Open

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First State Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Mar 20 · Newark, DE Newark

Road First State 10KFirst State 10KFirst State Half Marathon +1

From $49 Open

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Coastal Delaware Running Festival

Sat, Apr 10 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

Road 5k Run/Walk (Saturday)5k Run/Walk (Saturday)9k - Cape Challenge: 5k (Saturday) & 9k (Sunday) +11

From $30 Open Closing Soon 85 spots left

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Delaware Running Festival

Sun, Apr 18 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Virtual Virtual 5K5K - Charity RegistrationVirtual 5K +29

From $0 Open

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Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!

Sat, May 8 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Trail 5K Run Challenge5k Heavy March Challenge5k Race Walk Challange +15

From $25 Open

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Jackson 5K

Fri, May 21 · Delaware City, DE Delaware City

Road Jackson 5K

From $25 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Harvest Ridge Winery 5K

Sat, May 22 · Marydel, DE Marydel

Road 5K5K

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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