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Delaware Running Festival
Sunday, April 18, 2027 · Wilmington, DE
The race in 60 seconds
It is one of 4 races on the Delaware calendar that April. The Marathon is rare in Delaware: only four races on the calendar offer it. At $30, entry sits below the $35 median for a US marathon.
What race day usually feels like
Based on the last three years, race week in April typically sees lows near 48°F and highs around 68°F: classic PR weather if the wind behaves. Weather normals computed from Wilmington-area conditions for race week, not the nearest big city.
How the field ran it in 2026
Real chip times from the 2026 official results, not estimates. Use the median as your reality check: half the field finished slower than it.
| 2026 Marathon · 645 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 2:43:11 | 6:14 /mi |
| Top 25% | 3:46:42 | 8:39 /mi |
| Median finisher | 4:15:15 | 9:45 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 4:51:56 | 11:09 /mi |
| Final finisher | 7:16:02 | 16:39 /mi |
| 2026 Half Marathon · 863 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1:15:40 | 5:47 /mi |
| Top 25% | 1:56:08 | 8:52 /mi |
| Median finisher | 2:12:53 | 10:09 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 2:33:51 | 11:45 /mi |
| Final finisher | 4:29:36 | 20:35 /mi |
| 2026 10K · 360 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 38:57 | 6:17 /mi |
| Top 25% | 1:02:09 | 10:01 /mi |
| Median finisher | 1:08:16 | 11:01 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 1:18:53 | 12:43 /mi |
| Final finisher | 2:29:03 | 24:02 /mi |
Official 2026 results via RunSignUp, 1868 finishers across 3 events.
Common questions
When is Delaware Running Festival?
Delaware Running Festival is scheduled for Sunday, April 18, 2027.
Where is Delaware Running Festival held?
Delaware Running Festival is held in Wilmington, Delaware. It is about 10 miles from Bear and 25 miles from Philadelphia.
What distances does Delaware Running Festival offer?
The listed distances are Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K.
How much does Delaware Running Festival cost?
Entry is listed from $30. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Delaware Running Festival?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
More races nearby
- Sep 12, 2026Delaware ALS United Walk and 5KWilmington · 5K
- Oct 18, 20262026 Delaware Distance Classic 15KWilmington · 5K, 15K
- Jan 9, 202744th Icicle Ten Miler & Snowflake 5kWilmington · 10 Mile, 5K, Half Marathon
- Sep 19, 202616th DOCF Teal Ribbon 5K Run-Walk to Fight Ovarian CancerWilmington · 5K
See every race on the Delaware calendar, all Wilmington races, Delaware Half Marathons, Delaware 5Ks, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.
Register for Delaware Running Festival →on RunSignUp · entry from $30
Listing data refreshed nightly from the registration platform. Photos via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Last template review July 2026. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it fast.