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 Wilmington, DE.

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

Autumn Arch Winter Warmer 5K

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024
Autumn Arch Beer Project
Newark, DE
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Resolution Run 5K

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 9:00am
Perryville Community Park
Perryville, MD
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Hangover Helper 5K

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 10:00am
Olan Thomas Park
Newark, DE
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The One One Run

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 10:00am
Westville Brewery
Westville, NJ
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Swarthmore Recreation Association’s New Year's Day 5K

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 10:30am
Swarthmore, PA
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Polar Run

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 11:30am
Pottstown, PA
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Chesapeake City New Years Day 5k

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 12:00pm
Chesapeake City, MD
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Williamstown Badgers Hangover Run 5K

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 12:00pm
Williamstown, NJ
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Stanley's Dream 5k Run and 2.5k Walk

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 12:00pm
West Chester, PA
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Tyler Brown's I Hate to Run Memorial 5K

Sunday, Jan 5, 2025 at 10:00am
Abessinio Stadium
Wilmington, DE
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Phunt 25K/50K Trail Race

Saturday, Jan 18, 2025 at 8:00am
Elkton, MD
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Sierra Club - Lancaster Group Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike

Saturday, Jan 18, 2025 at 10:00am
Lancaster, PA
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Cocoa and Cupcakes 5K

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 10:00am
Glasgow Park
Newark, DE
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