Delaware Running Festival
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Delaware Running Festival
The Delaware Running Festival takes place in Wilmington, Delaware, on April 19, 2026. The race course passes through historic downtown Wilmington. The event is USATF certified and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier. Historically about 10% to 12% of the festival's marathon runners have qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Race details
- Marathon
- Half-marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Registration for the 2026 event opened on May 26, 2025. The first 50 registrants in both the full marathon and the half-marathon were offered a $50 entry rate. A Runner Information Packet was published on March 15, 2025. The event allows downgrades (no refund for the difference), upgrades by paying the price difference, and deferral of a registration for a $25 processing fee. Major sponsors listed include Christiana Care Health System, Acme Supermarkets, the Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Delaware Tourism Office. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.