Delaware Marathon and Half Marathon - Wilmington, Delaware - Running

The Delaware Marathon and Half Marathon is a Running race in Wilmington, Delaware consisting of a .

Experience a scenic race course that takes you throughout historic downtown Wilmington. "The course has a lot of variety, and gives visitors a tour of many of the most interesting and beautiful parts of the city," said one past participant from Pennsylvania.

The Delaware Marathon Running Festival races travel across beautiful Brandywine Park on the Brandywine River, along prestigious parkways, through historic neighborhoods of Wilmington and past downtown's Rodney Square. Choose from a full marathon, half-marathon or 4-person relay, 5K or kids fun, all to benefit area charities. Non-runners can join us at start/finish line at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park for a great party with live music, vendors and activities for the whole family.

There is plenty of free parking nearby and easy access to and from Interstate I-95 (Exit 6).

We believe this is your best chance to run a certified 26.2 mile road marathon in Delaware! We are a USATF certified Boston Marathon Qualifier and historically 10%-12% of our marathon runners have qualified for the Boston Marathon.