Monster Mash Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
土 10月 17
The Monster Mash begins with a lap on Dover’s Monster Mile Speedway, then runners exit the stadium for the city. This Delaware race series takes place in October at the Dover International Speedway Hotel & Casino in Kent County, offering marathon, half marathon, 5K, and 1 Mile Walk options. It is structured as a race-day event for various distances, not solely a single marathon, and supports the Wounded Warrior Project.
The marathon is 26.2 miles, the half marathon is 13.1 miles, and the course starts with a one-mile loop inside the stadium before proceeding to historic areas of Dover. All participants finish in front of Miles the Monster, the 50-foot statue at the speedway, serving as the race's most distinct landmark. The location also simplifies race morning logistics: parking is adjacent to the start and finish, stadium restrooms are accessible, and runners receive food, beer, and a finisher medal post-race.
Historic Drawbridge Running Festival
土 10月 31
The Historic Drawbridge Running Festival takes runners over and alongside Talbot County’s historic drawbridges on a fast waterfront route. The event typically provides a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and Kids Dash, suitable for walkers, families, first-timers, and runners seeking a longer challenge. The organization is practical: chip timing, marked turns, staffed aid stations, posted course maps, elevation profiles, and pace limits inform participants before race day.
The courses trace the county’s working waterways, featuring flat sections, coastal breezes, harbors, marsh views, historic neighborhoods, boats, and potential wildlife. Local authorities manage bridge operations and traffic control, important as the route uses active drawbridges. Many editions include finisher medals, race shirts, age-group awards, race photos, real-time results, post-race refreshments, and sometimes a shakeout run or course talk before the main events.
Coastal Delaware Running Festival
土 4月 10
The Coastal Delaware Running Festival starts and finishes on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, with a race weekend centered on flat, fast routes along the Delaware coast. Runners can select a full marathon, half marathon, 9K run/walk, Saturday 5K run/walk, or challenge runs. The full marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier for runners age 16 and up.
The courses incorporate coastal Delaware landmarks, Delaware State Park paths, and historic Lewes, making the event more than a simple road race by the beach. Participants may include marathoners seeking a qualifier, half-marathon runners, walkers, 5K participants, and individuals completing multiple races via the challenge format. Following the finish, the event features a boardwalk gathering with complimentary beer, food, music, and cheering. Proceeds benefit the Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation and other local charities.
Delaware Running Festival
日 4月 18
The Delaware Running Festival includes four races at Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park in Wilmington: a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. This spring event is designed for many types of runners, with the shorter races offering the same atmosphere as the marathon and half.
The marathon route covers downtown Wilmington, the riverfront, and the Jack Markell Trail. It is noted as challenging yet Boston-qualifying, and the half marathon follows the initial 13 miles of the marathon course. The 10K and 5K take place on the same day, with post-race activities returning to the park.