# 5K Races in Delaware (2026)

> 68 upcoming 5K races across Delaware.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/delaware/5k

## Races

- **[Running Hot Clayton Fire 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-144160-running-hot-clayton-fire-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Clayton, DE · 5K
- **[2ND REHOBOTH BEACH LIFEGUARD 5K RUN/WALK](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185799-2nd-rehoboth-beach-lifeguard-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rehoboth Beach, DE · 5K
- **[Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77017-middletown-olde-tyme-peach-festival-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Middletown, DE · 5K
- **[Shuck Cancer 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151573-shuck-cancer-5k)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lewes, DE · 5K
- **[The Believe In Tomorrow 5K 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112422-the-believe-in-tomorrow-5k-2026)** — Wed, Aug 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bethany Beach, DE · 5K
- **[2ND BROAD CREEK BASH 5K RUN/WALK](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185262-2nd-broad-creek-bash-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Laurel, DE · 5K
- **[Liver Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205084-liver-run-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[12TH RBVFC FIRE FIGHTIN' 5K RUN/WALK](https://runthis.run/event/rs-96168-12th-rbvfc-fire-fightin-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rehoboth Beach, DE · 5K
- **[Ripple Effect 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209067-ripple-effect-5k)** — Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hockessin, DE · 5K
- **[13th Annual Delaware Tech Run, White, & Blue 5k Run/1-mi Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-96453-13th-annual-delaware-tech-run-white-blue-5k-run-1-mi-walk)** — Wed, Sep 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Georgetown, DE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[36TH LAST BLAST PREDICTION 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-97325-36th-last-blast-prediction-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rehoboth Beach, DE · 5K
- **[Patriot Sunset 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162689-patriot-sunset-5k)** — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Winterthur, DE · 5K
- **[White Clay Classic Old Timer Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209352-white-clay-classic-old-timer-race)** — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[Ben Campbell Memorial 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165275-ben-campbell-memorial-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[9th Annual Live Like Lukas 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-178137-9th-annual-live-like-lukas-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · 5K
- **[Delaware ALS United Walk and 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202828-delaware-als-united-walk-and-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · 5K
- **[3RD WALK 4 PROSTATE CANCER "1 MILE WALK & 5K RUN/WALK"](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205987-3rd-walk-4-prostate-cancer-1-mile-walk-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lewes, DE · 5K
- **[Great Human Race 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-177114-great-human-race-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[Hometown Heroes 5K Run/1 Mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-99845-hometown-heroes-5k-run-1-mile-walk)** — Wed, Sep 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[TTCAD ACTIVATE 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-159760-ttcad-activate-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[3rd Harvest Hustle 5k Run & 1k "Fun" Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167268-3rd-harvest-hustle-5k-run-1k-fun-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lewes, DE · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Ramsey's Farm Pumpkin Run - 15k/5k trail run, 2-mile health walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211775-ramseys-farm-pumpkin-run-15k-5k-trail-run-2-mile-health-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · 9.3 mi / 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Some Gave ALL 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-76876-some-gave-all-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[Vet Fest](https://runthis.run/event/rs-110306-vet-fest)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Middletown, DE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Hope 4 The Homeless 5K Supporting Sojourners' Place](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189122-hope-4-the-homeless-5k-supporting-sojourners-place)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · 5K
- **[16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-141246-16th-annual-faithful-friends-5k-mutt-mile)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Friends 5K Run/Walk, benefiting the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142380-friends-5k-run-walk-benefiting-the-friends-of-the-helen-f-gr)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[Nurse on the Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153568-nurse-on-the-run-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dover, DE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[3rd Annual YMCA Pumpkin Dash 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180257-3rd-annual-ymca-pumpkin-dash-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, DE · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Family Promise 5K and Family Fun Day](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200655-family-promise-5k-and-family-fun-day)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · 5K
- **[Freedom From Seizures 5K South](https://runthis.run/event/rs-48377-freedom-from-seizures-5k-south)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dover, DE · 5K
- **[Monster Mile Walk for a Cause & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210708-monster-mile-walk-for-a-cause-5k)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dover, DE · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Tender Hearts 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-59958-tender-hearts-5k)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-928-little-sisters-of-the-poor-nun-run-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[23rd Annual Mariners Bethel 6.2m & 3.1m Trail Run, 1, 2, or 3 mile walk, Kiddie Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-118072-23rd-annual-mariners-bethel-6-2m-3-1m-trail-run-1-2-or-3-mil)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Frankford, DE · 10K / 5K / 1 mile / 2.0 mi / 3.0 mi
- **[2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-140886-2026-delaware-distance-classic-15k)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · 5K / 9.3 mi
- **[29th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-84276-29th-annual-smith-mcmillan-5k-2026)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · 5K
- **[Boo & Brew 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-86129-boo-brew-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · 5K
- **[Deer Park Goes Pink 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116427-deer-park-goes-pink-5k)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, DE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[36TH SEAWITCH 5K CLASSIC & 1M FRIGHT WALK (SEAWITCH RACING FESTIVAL WEEKEND)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183005-36th-seawitch-5k-classic-1m-fright-walk-seawitch-racing-fest)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rehoboth Beach, DE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Roofs From The Heart 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169713-roofs-from-the-heart-5k)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · 5K
- **[Zombie Dash 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211062-zombie-dash-5k)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dover, DE · 5K
- **[Sheldon Shuffle 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-30996-sheldon-shuffle-5k)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[4TH NICOLA PIZZA RUN/WALK](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151198-4th-nicola-pizza-run-walk)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Lewes, DE · 5K
- **[Delaware Dash for Rare](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181080-delaware-dash-for-rare)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Wilmington, DE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Harvest Hustle 5K 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-78735-harvest-hustle-5k-2026)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Camden Wyoming, DE · 5K
- **[Jack o Lantern Revenge 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190126-jack-o-lantern-revenge-5k)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Wilmington, DE · 5K
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Delaware Beaches](https://runthis.run/event/rs-128422-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-delaware-beaches)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Lewes, DE · 5K
- **[Stars and Strides 5K - Delaware](https://runthis.run/event/rs-136117-stars-and-strides-5k-delaware)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[A Great Day 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208532-a-great-day-5k)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[Scrapple Scramble 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201684-scrapple-scramble-5k)** — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[Dan Rankin Memorial 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165231-dan-rankin-memorial-5k)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Middletown, DE · 5K
- **[Igniting Hope 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-35468-igniting-hope-5k)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Wilmington, DE · 5K
- **[Survivor Day Trot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211240-survivor-day-trot-5k)** — Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Dover, DE · 5K
- **[Run for Pie 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-36492-run-for-pie-5k)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[17TH HUFFIN' FOR PUMPKIN PIE 5K RUN & 1M WALK](https://runthis.run/event/rs-119944-17th-huffin-for-pumpkin-pie-5k-run-1m-walk)** — Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Rehoboth Beach, DE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Rail Haus Turkey Burn 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171962-rail-haus-turkey-burn-5k)** — Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Dover, DE · 5K
- **[23RD SEA COLONY TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114863-23rd-sea-colony-turkey-trot-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Bethany Beach, DE · 5K
- **[The Santa Cause 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-40357-the-santa-cause-5k)** — Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Newark, DE · 5K
- **[22nd Race into the New Year 5k & 1/4 Mile Fun Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-89139-22nd-race-into-the-new-year-5k-1-4-mile-fun-dash)** — Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Rehoboth Beach, DE · 5K
- **[Tyler Brown's "I Hate to Run" Memorial 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-172627-tyler-browns-i-hate-to-run-memorial-5k)** — Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Wilmington, DE · 5K
- **[Coastal Delaware Running Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-13790-coastal-delaware-running-festival)** — Fri, Apr 9, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rehoboth Beach, DE · Marathon / 5.6 mi / 5K
- **[8th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K - 4/11/2027](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111929-8th-annual-dozers-run-walk-5k-4-11-2027)** — Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hockessin, DE · 5K
- **[Delaware Running Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-56096-delaware-running-festival)** — Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine](https://runthis.run/event/rs-55168-hagley-5k-1k-along-the-brandywine)** — Fri, Apr 23, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, DE · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Challenges!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-125196-race4warriors-5k-10k-half-marathon-challenges)** — Fri, May 7, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lewes, DE · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Jackson 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211471-jackson-5k)** — Thu, May 20, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Delaware City, DE · 5K
- **[Conquer The Canal](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160048-conquer-the-canal)** — Fri, May 21, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Delaware City, DE · Marathon / 10K / 5K

## 5K races by city

- [Newark, DE (17)](https://runthis.run/races/delaware/newark/5k.md)
- [Wilmington, DE (17)](https://runthis.run/races/delaware/wilmington/5k.md)
- [Rehoboth Beach, DE (7)](https://runthis.run/races/delaware/rehoboth-beach/5k.md)
- [Dover, DE (6)](https://runthis.run/races/delaware/dover/5k.md)
- [Lewes, DE (6)](https://runthis.run/races/delaware/lewes/5k.md)
- [Middletown, DE (3)](https://runthis.run/races/delaware/middletown/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/delaware/5k](https://runthis.run/races/delaware/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).