Upcoming Races in Newark

Endurance Grid lists 21 races in Newark, Delaware, from September 2026 to March 2027.

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The race calendar

Racing in Newark

The Newark race calendar is busiest in September, October, and November. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K, 1 Mile, Half Marathon, and 10K.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

City Elevation

53 ft

Nearest Airport

ILG

Wilmington Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Newark, DE

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21 races in Newark

September 2026 Newark, Delaware Races

8 upcoming races in Newark, Delaware in September.
Sep
11
Fri
Running
White Clay Classic Old Timer Race
880 New London Road (Rte. 896), Newark, DE
5K
Avg 81° / 60°·53 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Ben Campbell Memorial 5K
750 E Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 80° / 61°·53 ft city elevation
Sep
13
Sun
Running
Great Human Race 5K
2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 80° / 60°·53 ft city elevation
Sep
13
Sun
Running
Make Today Count 5K
2548 Glasgow Ave, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 80° / 60°·53 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
TTCAD ACTIVATE 5K
2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 87° / 69°·53 ft city elevation
Sep
20
Sun
Running
Some Gave ALL 5K
89 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 77° / 58°·53 ft city elevation
Sep–Oct
20–18
Sun–Sun
Running
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Glasgow/Bear, DE
Glasgow Park, Newark, DE
Avg 77° / 58°·53 ft city elevation
Sep
27
Sun
Running
5th Annual Friends 5K Run/Walk, benefiting the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute
4701 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 74° / 55°·53 ft city elevation

October 2026 Newark, Delaware Races

6 upcoming races in Newark, Delaware in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
3rd Annual YMCA Pumpkin Dash 5K
2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 72° / 53°·53 ft city elevation
Oct
4
Sun
Running
The Main Street Mile
280 East Main Street, Newark, DE
1 Mile
Avg 72° / 52°·53 ft city elevation
Oct
11
Sun
Running
Tender Hearts 5K
2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 69° / 49°·53 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run 5K
185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 67° / 47°·53 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
Pretty Moody Foundation 2nd Annual Menopause Walk
2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE
Avg 69° / 45°·53 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Deer Park Goes Pink 5K
108 West Main Street, Newark, DE
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 64° / 44°·53 ft city elevation

November 2026 Newark, Delaware Races

5 upcoming races in Newark, Delaware in November.
Nov
1
Sun
Running
Sheldon Shuffle 5K
2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 63° / 40°·53 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Stars and Strides 5K & Family Fun Day - Delaware
200 Christina Pkwy, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 57° / 36°·53 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
A Great Day 5K
1 Innovation Way, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 57° / 36°·53 ft city elevation
Nov
15
Sun
Running
Scrapple Scramble 5K
2548 Glasgow Ave, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 56° / 37°·53 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Run for Pie 5K
2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 52° / 35°·53 ft city elevation

December 2026 Newark, Delaware Races

1 upcoming race in Newark, Delaware in December.
Dec
12
Sat
Running
The Santa Cause 5K
158 East Main Street, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 47° / 31°·53 ft city elevation

March 2027 Newark, Delaware Races

1 upcoming race in Newark, Delaware in March.
Mar
20
Sat
Running
First State Half Marathon & 10K
108 West Main Street, Newark, DE
10K · Half Marathon
Avg 56° / 34°·53 ft city elevation

Just Outside Newark

Races near Newark

Conquer The Canal
Sat, May 22
250 Fifth Street, Delaware City, DE
5 mi away
Jackson 5K
Fri, May 21
250 Fifth Street, Delaware City, DE
5 mi away
Bear Trail Half Marathon & 10K
Sun, Sep 6
Lums Pond State Park - Area 1, 1068 Howell School Road, Bear, DE
5 mi away
Vet Fest
Sat, Sep 26
801 Mapleton Ave., Middletown, DE
6 mi away
Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine
Sat, Apr 24
Hagley Museum (Library and Soda House Entrance), Wilmington, DE
7 mi away
The Dustin Deckard Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk
Sat, Sep 19
Riverview Beach Park, Pennsville, NJ
8 mi away
Igniting Hope 5K
Sat, Nov 21
Saint Mark's High School, Wilmington, DE
8 mi away
Donut Dash 5K
Sun, Nov 8
1495 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD
9 mi away
Delaware ALS United Walk and 5K
Sat, Sep 12
Rosa Park Drive, Wilmington, DE
10 mi away
2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K
Sun, Oct 18
50 Rosa Parks Dr, Wilmington, DE
10 mi away
Delaware Running Festival
Sun, Apr 18
Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park, Wilmington, DE
10 mi away
PHUNT 25K/50K TRAIL RACE
Sat, Jan 16
Edward L Walls Activity Hall, Elkton, MD
10 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Newark, Delaware?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 21 upcoming races in Newark, Delaware, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Newark?
Newark hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Newark?
Races in Newark run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in September and October.
What race distances can you find in Newark?
Upcoming races in Newark cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.
What other cities near Newark have races?
Nearby race cities include Wilmington.