5K Races in Delaware — 2026

There are 60 5K races in Delaware scheduled for 2026. The next is the Shatter the Stigma International Virtual 5K Race for Freedom in Middletown on July 19. Delaware 5K races run primarily July through April.

World Cup 5k Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Milford, DE Milford

World Cup 5k Run1 Mile Wellness Walk

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Ulster Project Delaware 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Ulster Project Delaware 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Shatter the Stigma International Virtual 5K Race for Freedom

Sun, Jul 19 · Middletown, DE Middletown

Virtual 5K Race for Freedom

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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47TH ANNUAL GREAT WYOMING BUFFALO STAMPEDE 10K/5K RUN & 5K COMPETITIVE WALK

Sun, Jul 19 · Wyoming, DE Wyoming

5K "Comp." WALK5K RUN10K RUN

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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43RD DAM MILL 5K RUN & 5K WALK (SS Summer Series #9)

Sun, Jul 26 · Millsboro, DE Millsboro

43rd Dam Mill 5K WALK43rd Dam Mill 5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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18th RUN FOR THE PAWS 5K, 5K WALK & 1M DOG WALK (SS Summer Series #10)

Sat, Aug 1 · Dewey Beach, DE Dewey Beach

1m Fun DOG WALK5k RUN5k WALK

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Sam's KIDS 5K

Sun, Aug 2 · Dewey Beach, DE Dewey Beach

Sam's KIDS 5K

From $25 Open

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5th MAGGIE's MILE Run/Walk

Fri, Aug 7 · Lewes, DE Lewes

TEEN Maggie Mile 13-19YOUTH Maggie Mile 10-12VIRTUAL Maggie Mile +7

From $25 Open

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Running Hot Clayton Fire 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Clayton, DE Clayton

Running Hot Clayton Fire 5K (RUN Division)Running Hot Clayton Fire 5K (WALK Division)

From $25 Open

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Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Middletown, DE Middletown

5K

From $35 Open

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2ND REHOBOTH BEACH LIFEGUARD 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Aug 15 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

5K RUN/WALK

From $30 Open

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Shuck Cancer 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Shuck Cancer 5K

From $25 Open

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The Believe In Tomorrow 5K 2026

Thu, Aug 20 · Bethany Beach, DE Bethany Beach

Virtual ParticipantChildren 4 to 12 Years OldAdult Individual Runner

From $15 Open

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2ND BROAD CREEK BASH 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Aug 22 · Laurel, DE Laurel

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Liver Run 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Newark, DE Newark

Liver Run 5K

From $25 Open

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12TH RBVFC FIRE FIGHTIN' 5K RUN/WALK

Sun, Aug 23 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

FireFighting GEAR Division5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Ripple Effect 5K

Thu, Aug 27 · Hockessin, DE Hockessin

Ripple Effect 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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13th Annual Delaware Tech Run, White, & Blue 5k Run/1-mi Walk

Thu, Sep 3 · Georgetown, DE Georgetown

5k Run/Walk (V,1R,M,S)5K Run/Walk5k Ruck +4

From $15 Open

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36TH LAST BLAST PREDICTION 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Patriot Sunset 5k

Fri, Sep 11 · Winterthur, DE Winterthur

Patriot Sunset 5k

From $35 Open

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Fusion Beer Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Odessa, DE Odessa

Men's Individual Beer MileTeam Beer MileWomen's Individual Beer Mile

From $15 Open

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3RD WALK 4 PROSTATE CANCER "1 MILE WALK & 5K RUN/WALK"

Sat, Sep 12 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Warrior Road 1 mile WALK for Prostate Cancer5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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9th Annual Live Like Lukas 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Live Like Lukas 5K5K Shirt ONLY

From $25 Open

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Ben Campbell Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Newark, DE Newark

Ben Campbell Memorial 5K

From $25 Open

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Great Human Race 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Newark, DE Newark

Great Human Race 5KYMCA Kids Fun RunInternational Food Festival (Non 5K Participant)

From $5 Open

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TTCAD ACTIVATE 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Newark, DE Newark

TTCAD ACTIVATE 5k

From $35 Open

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3rd Harvest Hustle 5k Run & 1k "Fun" Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Lewes, DE Lewes

1k "Fun" Walk5k Run

From $20 Open

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Some Gave ALL 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Newark, DE Newark

Some Gave ALL 5K

From $25 Open

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Hope 4 The Homeless 5K Supporting Sojourners' Place

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Hope 4 the Homeless 5K

From $25 Open

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16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile

Sun, Sep 27 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Mutt Mile5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Friends 5K Run/Walk, benefiting the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute

Sun, Sep 27 · Newark, DE Newark

Friends 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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19th Dogfish Dash

Sun, Sep 27 · Milton, DE Milton

19th Dogfish 1.5m WALK19th Dogfish 6K (ish) Dash

From $40 Open

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Nurse on the Run 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Dover, DE Dover

Nurse on the Run 1 Mile Walk (not timed)Nurse on the Run 5K

From $25 Open

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3rd Annual YMCA Pumpkin Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Newark, DE Newark

YMCA Pumpkin Dash 5KKiddo 1K

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Main Street Mile

Sun, Oct 4 · Newark, DE Newark

Main Street Mile

From $20 Open

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Freedom From Seizures 5K South

Sat, Oct 10 · Dover, DE Dover

Freedom from Seizures 5K South

From $35 Closed

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Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Newark, DE Newark

Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Boo & Brew 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Boo & Brew 5K

From $25 Open

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29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

5K

From $25 Closed

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

Sun, Oct 25 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

1M FRIGHT WALK5K CLASSIC

From $25 Open

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Deer Park Goes Pink 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Newark, DE Newark

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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Roofs From The Heart 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Roofs From The Heart 5K

From $25 Open

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Zombie Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Dover, DE Dover

Zombie Dash 5K

From $25 Open

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Sheldon Shuffle 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Newark, DE Newark

Sheldon Shuffle 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Delaware Dash for Rare

Sat, Nov 7 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

5K RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk1 Mile Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Harvest Hustle 5K 2026

Sat, Nov 7 · Camden Wyoming, DE Camden Wyoming

20th Annual Harvest Hustle 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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4TH NICOLA PIZZA RUN/WALK

Sat, Nov 7 · Lewes, DE Lewes

5k Pizza Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Stars and Strides 5K - Delaware

Sat, Nov 14 · Newark, DE Newark

Stars and Strides 5K - DelawareKids Fun Run

From $0 Open 50 spots left

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Talaria Trail Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Laurel, DE Laurel

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

First Responders and Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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