Running races in or near Townsend, DE
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Townsend, 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 - 18 and under
Organization: Kent Goes Purple
Date of Race: 09-07-2025
Description: The Kent Goes Purple 5K Color fun Run/Walk benefits Kent Goes ...
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Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Kent Goes Purple
Date of Race: 09-07-2025
Description: The Kent Goes Purple 5K Color fun Run/Walk benefits Kent Goes ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kent Goes Purple 5K Color Fun Run/Walk
Organization: Kent Goes Purple
Date of Race: 09-07-2025
Description: The Kent Goes Purple 5K Color fun Run/Walk benefits Kent Goes ...
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SHE DEFENDS – Building Handgun Confidence
Organization: Delaware Tactical Firearms
Date of Race: 09-21-2025
Description: This is a 4 hour Ladies only course is designed to ...
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SHE DEFENDS – Building Handgun Confidence
Organization: Delaware Tactical Firearms
Date of Race: 09-21-2025
Description: This is a 4 hour Ladies only course is designed to ...
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Drop-In Softball
Organization: New Castle County
Date of Race: 12-01-2025
Description: DescriptionInternet registration is not available for this program. Please ...
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Drop-In Softball
Organization: New Castle County
Date of Race: 12-01-2025
Description: DescriptionInternet registration is not available for this program. Please ...
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Drop-In Softball
Organization: New Castle County
Date of Race: 09-03-2025
Description: DescriptionInternet registration is not available for this program. Please ...
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Drop-In Softball
Organization: New Castle County
Date of Race: 09-03-2025
Description: DescriptionInternet registration is not available for this program. Please ...
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Drop-In Softball
Organization: New Castle County
Date of Race: 12-01-2025
Description: DescriptionInternet registration is not available for this program. Please ...
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Drop-In Softball
Organization: New Castle County
Date of Race: 09-03-2025
Description: DescriptionInternet registration is not available for this program. Please ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Townsend, DE: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Townsend
Townsend (DE) is a town in New Castle County with an estimated population of 2,049.[4]
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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
