Delaware Running Festival

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location: Wilmington, DE; Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park, S Market & Rosa Parks Dr, 19801
Type: RUN

At a glance

Explore historic Wilmington on a scenic, certified course, then celebrate with live music at the finish line. Boston hopefuls welcome.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Delaware Running Festival offers a scenic journey through historic downtown Wilmington. Runners will experience diverse landscapes, from beautiful Brandywine Park and prestigious parkways to charming historic neighborhoods and Rodney Square. With distances including a full marathon, half-marathon, 10k, and 5k, there's a race for many abilities. Marathoners can aim for a Boston Marathon qualifying time on this USATF-certified course. A lively post-race party with live music and family activities awaits at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park.

What to expect

Run a diverse course through historic downtown Wilmington, Brandywine Park, and charming neighborhoods.
Challenge yourself on a USATF-certified Boston Marathon Qualifier course.
Enjoy a lively post-race party with live music, vendors, and family activities at the finish.

Standout details

USATF certified Boston Marathon Qualifier
Scenic tour of historic Wilmington
Post-race party with live music
Referral rewards available

Perks & features

After-Party

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Distances & registration

16 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $36.96
Opens May 26, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Aug 31, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Sep 1, 2024, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $32.50
Opens May 26, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

+ 13 more options

3.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Sep 1, 2024, 11:38 AM EDT · Closes Dec 7, 2024, 6:00 AM EST
6.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Dec 7, 2024, 10:38 AM EST · Closes Dec 7, 2024, 6:59 PM EST
10K
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $61.59
Opens May 26, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
10K
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Sep 1, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Sep 2, 2024, 7:59 AM EDT
10K
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $57.49
Opens May 26, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $86.23
Opens May 26, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Sep 1, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Dec 26, 2024, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $82.13
Opens May 26, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Dec 7, 2024, 10:38 AM EST · Closes Dec 7, 2024, 6:59 PM EST
26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $98.55
Opens May 26, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Sep 1, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Sep 2, 2024, 7:59 PM EDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $94.44
Opens May 26, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Dec 7, 2024, 10:38 AM EST · Closes Dec 7, 2024, 6:59 PM EST

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The course

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From the organizer

Experience a scenic race course that takes you throughout historic downtown Wilmington. “The course has a lot of variety, and gives visitors a tour of many of the most interesting and beautiful parts of the city,” said one past participant from Pennsylvania.

The race route travels across beautiful Brandywine Park on the Brandywine River, along prestigious parkways, through historic neighborhoods of Wilmington and past downtown’s Rodney Square but without some of the confusing turns and crossovers. Choose from a full marathon, half-marathon, 10k, or 5k. Bring a friend to take advantage of our referral rewards to earn cash and gear. Non-runners can join us at start/finish line at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park for a great party with live music, vendors and activities for the whole family.

We believe this is your best chance to run a certified 26.2 mile road marathon in Delaware! We are a USATF certified Boston Marathon Qualifier and historically 10%-12% of our marathon runners have qualified for the Boston Marathon.

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