The Delaware Marathon
Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park, Wilmington, DE
Sunday, April 6 @ 7:00am
Requirements
Registrants must be 13 years of age and be able to complete the full 26.2 mile course in under 7 hours (16 min/mile pace). Those who are under 13 may still be eligible to participate but must seek a waiver by contacting [email protected].
Field Size
The marathon field will be capped at 1,000 runners, with a total of 3,000 runners in all events; although the Race Director reserves the right to change the size of the marathon field.
Registration
Online registration for the Delaware Marathon™ will close April 5, 2025 at 11:59pm or earlier if the field is filled. In-Person Registration will be available at the expo if space remains. Please register early to take advantage of the best pricing and to avoid a sell out.
Once you have registered, please take the time to confirm the accuracy of the information. You may be able to look up and edit your information by following the instructions HERE.
If we are forced to switch to a virtual event, all participants will have the choice to run virtually or defer their entry to 2026. All virtual runners will receive their medal and UA race shirt in the mail.
NO FAXED OR EMAILED ENTRIES | NO REFUNDS | NO RACE TRANSFERS
2025 Marathon Course
The first 13 miles of the marathon race route travels across beautiful Brandywine Park on the Brandywine River, along prestigious parkways, through historic neighborhoods of Wilmington, near the 100 year old tower in Rockford park and past downtown’s Rodney Square. The second half of the marathon route is along the scenic and tranquil Jack Markell Trail making its way almost to New Castle and returning to the festivities at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park for the post race celebration with the other race participants.
The Delaware Marathon is proud to partner with the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
FULL MARATHON COURSE CERTIFIED NUMBER: DE20002NP
Objects in this image appear larger than they actually are 😉. Max elevation is 185 ft.
JOIN A SOCIAL TEAM
Having the support of your friends during your training and race is priceless, but we decided to add an extra incentive! Regardless of when your teammates register, the entire group will get a $10 refund once your team reaches 10 or more members. The refund will go directly back to the card used to pay for registration. PLUS there’s potential for teams to win extra benefits and deals!
💰 TEAMS OF 10 OR MORE CAN SAVE $10 PER TEAM MEMBER
🎪 TEAMS OF 40 OR MORE GET A TENT AT THE FINISH LINE
🎁 PRIZES FOR THINGS LIKE THE BIGGEST & FESTIVE TEAMS
✨ INCREASE THE FUN BY RUNNING TOGETHER
🥇PICK ANY OR ALL THE RACE DISTANCES!
THE 2025 MEDALS AND RACE PREMIUMS ARE TBA!
2024 RACE MEDALS
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Delaware Running Festival and we have a special medal in store for our finishers!
The center of the medal is designed to spin, allowing you to showcase two distinctive sides. One side features the distance you conquered, while the other displays a special 20th Anniversary logo. Turn the medal around, and you’ll discover a tribute to all the Wilmington streets our runners cover from the 5k to the Marathon!
2024 RACE PREMIUMS
You will commemorate your race day experience with an Under Armour tech tee emblazoned with the special 20th Anniversary logo! This name-brand training shirt does everything you need your quality training gear to do.
