Running Races in Delaware — 2026

There are 91 running races in Delaware in 2026 across 25 cities. The next upcoming race is the Conquer The Canal in Delaware City on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

Ben Campbell Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Ben Campbell Memorial 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Great Human Race 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Great Human Race 5KInternational Food Festival (Non 5K Participant)

From $10 Open

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SHSH Backyard Ultra 2026

Fri, Sep 18 · Dover, DE Dover

Virtual SHSH Backyard Ultra

From $50 Open

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Road 1k "Fun" Walk5k Run

From $20 Open

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Some Gave ALL 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Some Gave ALL 5K

From $25 Open

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Coastal Traverse Adventure Race

Sat, Sep 26 · Lewes, DE Lewes

12-Hour Adventure Race

From $185 Open

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Vet Fest

Sat, Sep 26 · Middletown, DE Middletown

Trail Vet Fest - Family Fun Walk (1mile, untimed)Vet Fest - 5KVet Fest - Virtual +2

From $30 Open

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Nurse on the Run 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Dover, DE Dover

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile

Sun, Sep 27 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

Road 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

Road Friends 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Bikes & Beers Middletown

Sat, Oct 3 · Middletown, DE Middletown

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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3rd Annual YMCA Pumpkin Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Newark, DE Newark

Road YMCA Pumpkin Dash 5KKiddo 1K

From $0 Open

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Delaware Dash for Rare

Sun, Oct 4 · Wilmington, DE Wilmington

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

From $10 Open

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The Main Street Mile

Sun, Oct 4 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Main Street Mile

From $20 Open

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Tender Hearts 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Tender Hearts 5K

From $35 Open

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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

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2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K

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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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

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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

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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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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

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Sheldon Shuffle 5K presented by Nemours

Sun, Nov 1 · Newark, DE Newark

Road Sheldon Shuffle 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 5 · Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach

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

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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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 85 spots left

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Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!

Sat, May 8 · Lewes, DE Lewes

Trail 5K Run Challenge5K Run Challenge5k Race Walk Challange +15

From $25 Open

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