Delaware Running Festival

Race Overview

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.

Course Highlights

• Route Details: The race route travels across beautiful Brandywine Park on the Brandywine River.
• Sights: Enjoy prestigious parkways, historic neighborhoods of Wilmington, and downtown’s Rodney Square.
• Navigation: Experience the course without some of the confusing turns and crossovers.
• Distance Options: Choose from a full marathon, half-marathon, 10k, or 5k.

Community Experience

• Referral Rewards: Bring a friend to take advantage of our referral rewards to earn cash and gear.
• Family Fun: Non-runners can join us at the start/finish line at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park for a great party.
• Activities: Enjoy live music, vendors, and activities for the whole family.

Marathon Certification

• Certified Course: We believe this is your best chance to run a certified 26.2 mile road marathon in Delaware!
• USATF Certified: We are a USATF certified Boston Marathon Qualifier.
• Qualification Stats: Historically, 10%-12% of our marathon runners have qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Event Details

Date: April 18, 2027
Location: Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park, Wilmington, DE
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