Coastal Delaware Running Festival
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Rehoboth Beach, DE
- Rehoboth Ave & Boardwalk, 19971
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run flat, scenic courses along the Delaware coast, qualify for Boston, and celebrate your finish while supporting local charities.
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Experience the Coastal Delaware Running Festival, featuring a full marathon (a Boston Qualifier), half marathon, 9K, and 5K. These flat and fast courses showcase the beautiful landmarks of coastal Delaware, including the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, Delaware State Park paths, and historic Lewes. Celebrate your finish with complimentary beer, food, music, and cheer. Your participation supports the Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation and other local charities.
What to expect
Expect a flat and fast course that highlights coastal Delaware's beauty. Run through Delaware State Park paths and historic Lewes. Enjoy a lively finishing line celebration with complimentary beer, food, and music.
Standout details
- Boston Qualifier marathon
- Flat and fast courses
- Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk start/finish
- Post-race celebration with beer, food, music
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Distances & registration
7 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jun 30, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5.59 Miles
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM EDT · From $101.70
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jun 30, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
- 9K
Sun, Apr 12, 7:20 AM EDT · From $64.60
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jun 30, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
+ 4 more optionsHide
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 7:40 AM EDT · From $107.00
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jun 30, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM EDT · From $144.10
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jun 30, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
- 26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 AM EDT · From $117.60
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jun 30, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
- 26.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM EDT · From $154.70
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jun 30, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
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The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
The Coastal Delaware Running Festival April 11-12, 2026 will consist of a 5k on Saturday and on Sunday, a 9K, Half Marathon & a Full Marathon (Boston Qualifier). All four courses are flat and fast and take in the most beautiful landmarks of coastal Delaware, including a Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk start and finish, numerous Delaware State Park paths and landmarks, historic Lewes, DE and more. Finishing Line Celebration with plenty of complimentary beer, food, music and cheer! Proceeds to benefit the Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation and other local charities. Register Today
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