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Run the Blue Hen Half Marathon
Run the Blue Hen Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Newark, Delaware. It is usually held in September; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Newark, DE
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- September (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- bluethenhalf.com
About the Run the Blue Hen Half Marathon
A regional half marathon in the University of Delaware college town of Newark, themed around the Blue Hens, with a scenic route through the area.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Popular collegiate-town half marathon themed around the University of Delaware Blue Hens
- Notes
- Popular regional half marathon
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Run the Blue Hen Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Run the Blue Hen Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run the Blue Hen Half Marathon held?
- In Newark, Delaware.
- What distances does the Run the Blue Hen Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Run the Blue Hen Half Marathon?
- About 1,000 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 Run the Blue Hen Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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