Running is one of the easiest ways to stay fit without breaking the bank. With plenty of parks, trails, and tracks in Delaware, you'll be burning off the calories in no time. Here are some excellent places to go for a jog near Dover, DE.

Upcoming 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons and more Near Dover DE

5K for Fireworks

Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 at 6:30pm
Hockessin Athletic Club
Hockessin, DE
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Chesapeake City Canal Race 5k

Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 at 8:00am
Schaefer's Canal House
Chesapeake City, MD
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Annual Sea Isle City Stomps Cancer 5K and Family Walk

Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 at 9:00am
JFK Blvd. & Promenade
Sea Isle City, NJ
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Beebe Heroes 5K

Sunday, Jun 29, 2025 at 7:30am
Lewes, DE
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Dewey Beach Liquors 5K

Friday, Jul 4, 2025 at 7:30am
North Beach Restaurant
Dewey Beach, DE
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Firecracker 5k Run Walk

Friday, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:00am
Rockford Tower
Wilmington, DE
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Pitman Freedom Four Miler Run

Friday, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:45am
Pitman, NJ
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Firecracker 5K

Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 at 7:30am
The Grove Park
Rehoboth Beach, DE
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Rusty Rudder 5K

Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 at 7:30am
Rusty Rudder
Dewey Beach, DE
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Seashore 5 Mile Run

Sunday, Jul 13, 2025 at 7:30am
The Grove Park
Rehoboth Beach, DE
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Sun and Sand 5K

Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 at 8:00am
North Wildwood, NJ
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Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City 5K and Family Walk

Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 at 8:30am
Excursion Park
Sea Isle City, NJ
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Ulster Project Delaware 5K

Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 at 9:00am
Conaty Park
Wilmington, DE
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First State Duathlon

Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 at 8:00am
Bellevue State Park
Wilmington, DE
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Avalon Beach Classic 5K Run

Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 at 8:00am
Avalon, NJ
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