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Delaware Marathons

Delaware has 3 active marathons this year. Races are most common in April and December. Course terrain for these courses is most often mostly flat or rolling hills. Typical race day temperatures range from 40°F to 58°F.

Popular races include the Rehoboth Beach Marathon, Coastal Delaware Running Festival Marathon, and Delaware Marathon. 3 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Rehoboth Beach Marathon — 12.6% BQ and Coastal Delaware Running Festival Marathon — 8.6% BQ.

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Coastal Delaware Running Festival Marathon

Rehoboth Beach, DE
04/11/2027

Mostly Flat

Mostly Flat




Finishers

747 Finishers


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747 Finishers

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Delaware Marathon

Wilmington, DE
04/19/2026

Rolling Hills

Rolling Hills




Finishers

643 Finishers


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643 Finishers

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Rehoboth Beach Marathon

Rehoboth Beach, DE
12/05/2026

Mostly Flat

Mostly Flat




Finishers

980 Finishers


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980 Finishers

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