Running races in or near Elsmere, DE
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Elsmere, DE area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Running-5K - Open Race
Organization: Delaware Running Club
Date of Race: 11-29-2025
Description: The Delaware Running Club's premiere event is the Delaware Open Cross ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-03-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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5k, Adult registration
Organization: Haverford Township Recreation Department
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: DescriptionWalk up registration starts at 7:30am in front of HMS. ...
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5k, Haverford Township Day Run 2025
Organization: Haverford Township Recreation Department
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: DescriptionJoin us on Haverford Township Day for our annual 5k run ...
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Teams - Adults - Create a Team
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 06-06-2026
Description: Goliathon is a unique Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course event ...
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Chilly Trail Run 5K 2025
Organization: Haverford Township Recreation Department
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: Description14th Annual Chilly Trail Run - This 5k run will take ...
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5k, Adult registration
Organization: Haverford Township Recreation Department
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: DescriptionWalk up registration starts at 7:30am in front of HMS. ...
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1 and 1/2 mile, Child registration
Organization: Haverford Township Recreation Department
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: DescriptionJoin us for this new run, instead of a 5k, kids ...
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Teams - Adults - Join a Team
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 06-06-2026
Description: Goliathon is a unique Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course event ...
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Goliathon XXIII
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 06-06-2026
Description: Goliathon is a unique Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course event ...
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Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-04-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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50K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-04-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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50K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-03-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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5k, Child registration
Organization: Haverford Township Recreation Department
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: DescriptionWalk up registration starts at 7:30am in front of HMS. ...
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Individuals - Adults
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: Goliathon is a unique 3.5-mile, Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course ...
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Teams - Adults - Join a Team
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 10-04-2025
Description: Goliathon is a unique 3.5-mile, Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course ...
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Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-03-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-03-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-03-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-04-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 06-04-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Chilly Trail Run 5K 2025
Organization: Haverford Township Recreation Department
Date of Race: 12-06-2025
Description: Description14th Annual Chilly Trail Run - This 5k run will take ...
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Teams - Kids - Join a Team
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 06-06-2026
Description: Goliathon is a unique Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course event ...
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Individuals - Adults
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 06-06-2026
Description: Goliathon is a unique Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course event ...
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2025 Trail Running Film and Community Talk
Organization: Haverford Township Recreation Department
Date of Race: 09-25-2025
Description: DescriptionLove the outdoors? Inspired by stories of grit,beauty, and wild places? ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Elsmere, DE: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Elsmere
Elsmere (DE) is a town in New Castle County with an estimated population of 6,131.[4]
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In 2014, 57% of marathon finishers in the U.S. were men; women made up 43% of finishers.
