Delaware Running Festival

  • Date Sun 19th April 2026
  • Time 7:00AM EDT
  • Location Wilmington, Delaware
  • Price Free - $125.93
  • Races 16 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of racing at the Delaware Running Festival on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Wilmington, New Castle! This vibrant event invites runners of all levels to experience a stunning course that showcases the historic charm and natural beauty of Wilmington. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a full marathon, half-marathon, 10k, and 5k, making it perfect for both seasoned athletes and newcomers.

The race route offers a delightful journey through picturesque Brandywine Park, along the serene Brandywine River, and through Wilmington's iconic neighborhoods, ensuring a scenic backdrop for every mile. With a USATF certified Boston Marathon Qualifier status, many runners have successfully qualified for the prestigious Boston Marathon right here in Delaware! Non-runners are also welcomed at the lively start/finish line at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, where they can enjoy live music, local vendors, and family-friendly activities. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a fantastic community event that celebrates fitness and fun!

Organiser's Description

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 downtowns 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.

Races

  • Marathon

    Incl. $10.93 Fee & Marathon Premium Size

    Sun 19th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $125.93

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $9.50 Fee & Half Marathon Premium Size

    Sun 19th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $109.50

  • 10k

    Incl. $6.65 Fee & 10K Premium Size

    Sun 19th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $76.65

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.80 Fee & 5K Premium Size

    Sun 19th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $43.80

  • Marathon - Charity Registration

    Incl. Marathon Premium Size

    Sun 19th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon - Charity Registration

    Incl. Half Marathon Premium Size

    Sun 19th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • 10K - Charity Registration

    Incl. 10K Premium Size

    Sun 19th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • 5K - Charity Registration

    Incl. 5K Premium Size

    Sun 19th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Virtual Full Marathon

    Incl. $10.93 Fee & Marathon Premium Size

    $125.93

  • Virtual Half Marathon

    Incl. $9.50 Fee & Half Marathon Premium Size

    $109.50

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $3.80 Fee & 5K Premium Size

    $43.80

  • Virtual 10K

    Incl. $6.65 Fee & 10K Premium Size

    $76.65

  • Virtual Full Marathon - Charity Registration

    Incl. Marathon Premium Size

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Virtual Half Marathon - Charity Registration

    Incl. Half Marathon Premium Size

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Virtual 5K - Charity Registration

    Incl. 5K Premium Size

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Virtual 10K - Charity Registration

    Incl. 10K Premium Size

    Free

    CLOSED

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Add a review

Location

Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park, S Market & Rosa Parks Dr, Wilmington, 19801, DE, United States

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?

More from findarace.com

You might like

Apr 19, 2026

Free - $125.93