Coastal Delaware Running Festival
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Coastal Delaware Running Festival : April 11-12, 2026
The Coastal Delaware Running Festival takes place in Rehoboth Beach, DE. The event is organized by Focus Multisports, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and benefits Sussex County non-profits and the Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation. The festival features a start and finish on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and a Saturday 5k in Dewey Beach. Packet pick up and an expo are held Friday and Saturday. The course is described as scenic, flat and fast. The marathon is a Boston qualifier and the half serves as the RRCA Delaware State Half Championship. Post-race offerings include a Sunday finish-line party at Grotto Pizza with food, beer (complimentary for 21 and over both days), and other entertainment. Free race photos, gender-specific technical T-shirts for the 9k, half and full events, and finisher medals are provided.
Events and entry details
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 9K Run/Walk (about 5.6 miles)
- 5K Run/Walk (Saturday)
Published entry fees and age limits include: Marathon $130 (open to ages 16-100), Half Marathon $120 (open to ages 12-100), 9K $80 (open to ages 100 and under), and 5K $45. Weekend challenge options combine events: Cape Challenge (5k + 9k) $125, Fort Miles Challenge (5k + Half) $165, and Tower Challenge (5k + Marathon) $175. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.