Upcoming Races in Wilmington

Endurance Grid lists 17 races in Wilmington, Delaware, from October 2026 to April 2027.

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Racing in Wilmington

The Wilmington race calendar is busiest in November, October, and April. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Trail Running — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 15K, 1 Mile, 8K / 5 Mile, and 10 Mile, along with other popular distances.

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

74 ft

Nearest Airport

PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Wilmington, DE

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17 races in Wilmington

October 2026 Wilmington, Delaware Races

6 upcoming races in Wilmington, Delaware in October.
Oct
18
Sun
Running
2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K
50 Rosa Parks Dr, Wilmington, DE
5K · 15K
Avg 66° / 46°·74 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk
1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 62° / 46°·74 ft city elevation
Oct–Nov
18–15
Sun–Sun
Running
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Wilmington, DE
Siegel JCC, Wilmington, DE
Avg 62° / 46°·74 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
30th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026
101 School Road, Wilmington, DE
5K
Avg 64° / 44°·74 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
BOO & BREW 5K
1616 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE
5K
Avg 64° / 44°·74 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Roofs From The Heart 5K
1701 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE
5K
Avg 58° / 42°·74 ft city elevation

November 2026 Wilmington, Delaware Races

7 upcoming races in Wilmington, Delaware in November.
Nov
1
Sun
Running
Toys for Tots 5K
2535 Veterans Drive, Wilmington, DE
5K
Avg 58° / 41°·74 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Delaware Dash for Rare
Kelly's Logan House, Wilmington, DE
5K
Avg 72° / 52°·74 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
Trail RunningRunning
2026 Run Of The Mill 5/10-miler trail run/walk
41 Adams Dam Road, Hawk Watch Parking Lot, Wilmington, DE
8K / 5 Mile · 10 Mile
Avg 55° / 39°·74 ft city elevation
Nov
8
Sun
Running
Jack o Lantern Revenge 5K
1701 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE
5K
Avg 55° / 39°·74 ft city elevation
Nov
15
Sun
Running
The Good KARMA 5K
1601 Glipin Ave, Wilmington, DE
5K
Avg 53° / 37°·74 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Igniting Hope 5K
Saint Mark's High School, Wilmington, DE
5K
Avg 54° / 36°·74 ft city elevation
Nov
22
Sun
Running
Rudolph’s Run 5K
1616 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE
5K
Avg 50° / 35°·74 ft city elevation

December 2026 Wilmington, Delaware Races

1 upcoming race in Wilmington, Delaware in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Jolly Jingle
1801 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE
5K
Avg 49° / 33°·74 ft city elevation

January 2027 Wilmington, Delaware Races

1 upcoming race in Wilmington, Delaware in January.
Jan
10
Sun
Running
Tyler Brown's "I Hate to Run" Memorial 5K
1 Saint Rocco Way, Wilmington, DE
5K
Avg 38° / 24°·74 ft city elevation

April 2027 Wilmington, Delaware Races

2 upcoming races in Wilmington, Delaware in April.
Apr
18
Sun
Running
Delaware Running Festival
Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park, Wilmington, DE
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 62° / 44°·74 ft city elevation
Apr
24
Sat
Running
Hagley 5K/1K Along the Brandywine
Hagley Museum (Library and Soda House Entrance), Wilmington, DE
1K · 5K
Avg 68° / 46°·74 ft city elevation

Races near Wilmington

Dec
13
Sun
Running
CCD’s Holiday Race for Recovery 5K
3 miles away125 Chestnut Street, New Castle, DE
5K
Avg 47° / 31°
May
2
Sun
Running
The Shipyard 10 Miler & 5K
5 miles awayThe Shipyard, Pennsville, NJ
5K · 10 Mile
Avg 70° / 49°·7 ft city elevation
Sep
18
Sat
Running
The Dustin Deckard Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk
5 miles awayRiverview Beach Park, Pennsville, NJ
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 78° / 58°·7 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Wild & Rooted Trail Run
7 miles away3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE
5K · 10K
Avg 63° / 47°·231 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
The Santa Cause 5K
7 miles away158 East Main Street, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 47° / 31°·53 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Little Sisters of the Poor Nun Run 5K
7 miles away185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 67° / 47°·53 ft city elevation
Apr
11
Sun
Running
8th Annual Dozer's Run/Walk 5K - 4/11/2027
8 miles awayConcord Pet Hockessin, Hockessin, DE
5K
Avg 60° / 39°·231 ft city elevation
Dec
27
Sun
Running
Autumn Arch Winter Warmer 5K
9 miles awayAutumn Arch Beer Project, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 44° / 28°·53 ft city elevation
May
22–23
Sat–Sun
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Bear Triathlon
9 miles away1068 Howell School Road, Bear, DE
Sprint · Olympic
Avg 77° / 54°·72 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
A Great Day 5K
9 miles away1 Innovation Way, Newark, DE
5K
Avg 57° / 36°·53 ft city elevation
May
22
Sat
Running
Conquer The Canal
9 miles away250 Fifth Street, Delaware City, DE
5K · 10K · Marathon
Avg 75° / 55°·8 ft city elevation
May
21
Fri
Running
Jackson 5K
9 miles away250 Fifth Street, Delaware City, DE
Avg 75° / 55°·8 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Wilmington, Delaware?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 17 upcoming races in Wilmington, Delaware, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Wilmington?
Wilmington hosts running and trail running races.
Is there a race season in Wilmington?
Races in Wilmington 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 November and October.
What race distances can you find in Wilmington?
Upcoming races in Wilmington cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, 15K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, and more.
What other cities near Wilmington have races?
Nearby race cities include Newark.