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Delaware Marathon
Delaware Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Wilmington, Delaware. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,600 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
- Field size
- ~2,600 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 2,600 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- delawaremarathon.org
- Official website
- delawaremarathon.com
About the Delaware Marathon
Delaware's signature marathon festival, starting and finishing at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park in downtown Wilmington with a multi-loop riverfront course. The 2026 edition is set to welcome the largest field in event history.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; largest marathon in Delaware; 2026 set to be largest field in event history
- Notes
- Largest marathon in Delaware
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Delaware Marathon: common questions
- When is the Delaware Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Delaware Marathon held?
- In Wilmington, Delaware.
- What distances does the Delaware Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Delaware Marathon?
- About 2,600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Delaware Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at delawaremarathon.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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