Running races in or near Newark, DE
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Newark, 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.
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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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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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: 06-03-2026
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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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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Muddy Dash - VALUE REGISTRATION - R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-15-2026
Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...
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Half 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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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: 06-03-2026
Description: World's Best Marathon Half Series! No Time Limits Great Food ...
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Muddy Dash - Exclusive VIP Registration - ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-15-2026
Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...
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2026 Independence Series - Day 2 (MD)
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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Muddy Dash | Philadelphia 2026
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-15-2026
Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...
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2026 Independence Series - Day 1 (DE)
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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Learning Life Skills Together: All Welcome
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 04-01-2026
Description: DescriptionLearning Life Skills Together (LLST) is a program designed to help ...
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Learning Life Skills Together: All Welcome
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 03-03-2026
Description: DescriptionLearning Life Skills Together (LLST) is a program designed to help ...
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5K Prep
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: DescriptionReady to tackle a 5K? This program prepares you for race ...
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5K Prep
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 03-08-2026
Description: DescriptionReady to tackle a 5K? This program prepares you for race ...
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5K Prep
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 04-12-2026
Description: DescriptionReady to tackle a 5K? This program prepares you for race ...
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5K Prep
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 03-07-2026
Description: DescriptionReady to tackle a 5K? This program prepares you for race ...
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Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 03-13-2026
Description: DescriptionPrerequisites: swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 minutes ...
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Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 03-13-2026
Description: DescriptionPrerequisites: swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 minutes ...
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Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 03-13-2026
Description: DescriptionPrerequisites: swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 minutes ...
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Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding Course
Organization: YMCA OF GREATER BRANDYWINE
Date of Race: 04-10-2026
Description: DescriptionPrerequisites: swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for 2 minutes ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Newark, DE: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Newark
Newark (DE) is a city in New Castle County with an estimated population of 31,454.[4]
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In 2014, there were more than 1,100 marathons and more than 541,000 finishers in the U.S.
