Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

This special race, run in memory of siblings Jonathan Bacon Smith ’83 and Wendy Smith McMillan ’77, benefits the financial aid endowment named for them.  Long Sleeve T-shirt for all Pre-Registered Persons The race will kick-off Homecoming Weekend at WFS on October 24, 2025. The "Kids Dash" begins at 8:10 a.m. (free to all children) and the race begins at 8:30 a.m.  Awards: Top Overall M/F  Top M/F -  Alumnus, Faculty/Staff, Walker Age Groups- Top 3 M/F: 8 and under,9-10,11-12,13-14,15-16,17-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80+ If you would like to sponsor this event, please CLICK HERE All sponsors who register by September 26 will be recognized at the event, listed on the long sleeved race t-shirt, and acknowledged in the winter issue of Quaker Matters magazine which is mailed to more than 6,500 members of the Friends School community.  Early sponsor registrations (those received by September 26, 2025 with payment) will also be acknowledged on the event page on the WF

Want an excuse to dress up in your favorite Halloween Costume and go for a run?The Boo & Brew 5K is just that excuse you need.After the race, join us back at Catherine Rooney's for a spooky good time.

This special race, run in memory of siblings Jonathan Bacon Smith ’83 and Wendy Smith McMillan ’77, benefits the financial aid endowment named for them.  Long Sleeve T-shirt for all Pre-Registered Persons The race will kick-off Homecoming Weekend at WFS on October 24, 2026. The "Kids Dash" begins at 8:10 a.m. (free to all children) and the race begins at 8:30 a.m.  Awards: Top Overall M/F  Top M/F -  Alumnus, Faculty/Staff, Walker Age Groups- Top 3 M/F: 8 and under,9-10,11-12,13-14,15-16,17-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80+ If you would like to sponsor this event, please CLICK HERE All sponsors who register by September 26 will be recognized at the event, listed on the long sleeved race t-shirt, and acknowledged in the winter issue of Quaker Matters magazine which is mailed to more than 6,500 members of the Friends School community.  Early sponsor registrations (those received by September 26, 2025 with payment) will also be acknowledged on the event page on the WF

WORLD RUN DAY 2026 October 24–25, 2026 | Virtual 5K Run/Walk ONE WORLD. ONE PASSION. ONE WORLD RUN DAY! The World Is Running. Are You In? Join runners and walkers around the globe for World Run Day 2026! Since 1999, World Run Day has celebrated running, fitness, health, and community — bringing people together through a shared passion for running. Whether you're a marathoner, casual jogger, or first-time participant, this is YOUR day to celebrate! TWO GREAT COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS — ONE INCREDIBLE VALUE! Your registration includes: 1. EXCLUSIVE LONG-SLEEVE WORLD RUN DAY 2026 T-SHIRT Celebrate in style with a specially designed commemorative shirt! Shipped promptly after registration, with typical delivery in 4–7 days. Wear it proudly on World Run Day and beyond! Our Best Value in our series of virtual run events. 2. INSPIRATIONAL, FRAME-WORTHY RACE BIB A colorful commemorative bib featuring major cities from around the world, celebrating the global running community. Wear it. Save it. Frame it! YOUR 5K. YOUR COURSE. YOUR PACE. Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) When: October 24 - 25, 2026 Where: Anywhere in the world — outdoors or on a treadmill Who: Runners and walkers of all abilities Results: Upload your finishing time before noon October 27 Celebrate the joy of running, inspire healthier lifestyles, and connect with runners around the world. DON'T MISS OUT — REGISTER TODAY! RUN ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. TOGETHER. www.runday.com World Run Day — Celebrating Running Since 1999.

Join us for our SPOOKY 3rd Annual Roofs from The Heart 5K Run/Walk.  Wearing a Halloween costume is optional, but there will be an award for best ADULT COSTUME and best YOUTH COSTUME! Please be mindful this is a family event, and there will be children present so please keep costumes appropriate! Roofs from the Heart provides quality new roofs for those who cannot maintain the basic provision of safe and secure shelter for their family, in order to keep the family healthy, in their home, and in their community. Your registration allows us to continue our mission of providing roofs to our disadvantaged and underserved community members in need! In 2025, we replaced 11 roofs to families in dire need.  Help us increase that number this year!

CELEBRATING 28 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Join us for the Annual Toys for Tots 5K presented by Del Vets. Great course....even better post race celebration!   KIDS FUN RUN starting at 8:45AM All kids 7 years old and younger are welcome to participate in the FREE Fun Run.

2026 Delaware Dash for Rare 5K & 1 Mile Walk Join the National MPS Society at the 2nd Annual Delaware Dash for Rare 5K! This event is to raise money and awareness to help change the lives of those living with a rare disease.  10% of Americans suffer from a rare disease and less than 5% have an FDA-approved treatment.  3 out of 10 children with a rare condition do not live to see their 5th birthday, and we work to change this.  Proceeds benefit the National MPS Society. Race Details 7:30 AM: Onsite registration, packet pick-up, and pre-race entertainment9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk10:00 AM: Awards/Raffle10:30 AM: Brunch & Live Music Lunch is included in registration costs. Come out and enjoy a fun day to help raise awareness and funds for our MPS and ML families! Start your Team Fundraiser! At the top, hover over "Donate"Select "become a fundraiser"Create your team page - Choose your photo, team name, bio and fundraising goal!Share the link for people to donate directly

The 2026 Run of the Mill Trail Runraiser is proudly presented in partnership with Velo Amis.  This 3rd annual do good, feel good donation based trail charity event takes our runners and walkers through the beautiful and historic Brandywine Creek State Park, in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware.  Home to many cross country races including the Delaware cross country state championships, this event's course will challenge you and give you a run for your money! Proceeds from this year's event will benefit these three Delaware non-profit organizations -  Delaware Youth Cycling LeagueFriends of Brandywine CreekSussex Sand Sharks Mountain Bike Team These cycling organizations evoke the strong bodies and perserverance of our next generation through the sport of mountain biking, emphasizing the values of inclusivity, fun, equity and respect.  The park provides all of us the enviornment to help nurture our bodies and souls.    The marked course will remain open for 4 hours, making it hik

🍁 Celebrate the season with the Jack o' Lantern Revenge 5K in Trolley Square on Saturday, November 8th! Starting at Kelly's Logan House and winding through Conaty Park, this race welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply enjoying a crisp fall morning, it's the perfect way to come together with the community. Best of all, every step you take supports The Trauma Survivors Foundation. Proceeds help fund trauma counseling and critical mental health services for first responders, healthcare workers, and survivors, ensuring those impacted by trauma have access to the care they need. 🎶 After the race, join us back at Kelly's Logan House for music, sponsor booths, and a lively post-race celebration in the heart of Wilmington's Trolley Square. Run for a cause — stay for the celebration! All proceeds benefit The Trauma Survivors Foundation’s annual Thanksgiving Day Meal, providing a warm holida

Sponsored by The Commonwealth Trust Company, The Good KARMA 5K is the Spread Good Karma Foundation's first annual race — one more way we're working toward making Delaware healthier, with hopes of lowering healthcare costs through preventative wellness. We believe access to fitness, wellness, and community shouldn't come with a price tag. Free yoga, meditation, walk clubs, and other forms of wellness are accessible on our calendar every week — no membership required, just a place to invest in your health. By removing the financial barriers to movement and connection, we're working to lower healthcare costs, ease the mental health crisis, and help Delaware residents live healthier, more connected lives. Every registration and sponsorship dollar raised through the Good KARMA 5K goes directly toward funding our mission.   Join us Sunday, November 15th at Rockford Park for a morning of movement and community. Just like our KARMA run club — all paces are welcome and encourage

Our Annual 5k aims to support those in need, rally the community, and have some fun!  Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a personal best or someone who just wants to enjoy a stroll with friends and family, everyone is welcome. When we come together, we become a beacon of hope for our neighbors in need. Let’s make this year’s 5K a celebration of strength, service, and shared humanity. #GenerosityFuelsMiracles!

Rudolph’s Run 5K – Supporting Motorcycle Santa Motorcycle Santa is a Delaware-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing comfort, joy, and tangible support to children facing medical hardship and their families during the holiday season. What began as a festive idea has grown into a focused, community-powered charity. Every year we deliver toys, essential items, and financial assistance to children and families dealing with unexpected medical challenges. We are proud supporters of the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, provide direct aid to individual families in need, and partner with other local charities to extend our reach. Our signature style remains unmistakably fun: Motorcycle Santa and his crew of elves still roll through the community on two wheels, sleigh in tow, spreading holiday spirit in a way only we can. Behind the cheer is a clear mission—helping kids who need it most when the holidays arrive. Join us for Rudolph’s Run 5K and help fuel that mission. Whether you run

For 30 years, Strive: How You Lead Matters has been developing character-driven leaders and building stronger team cultures in schools, community organizations, and athletic programs. To celebrate this milestone, we’re bringing our community together, wherever you are. Welcome Back, Virtual Strivers! Our Virtual 5K is back, with a 30th-anniversary twist: 30 miles in 30 days. Longtime participants, we’ve missed you. Newcomers, welcome to the tradition! Why We Strive We believe every young person, coach, and educator deserves the chance to grow as a leader. Schools, teams, nonprofits, and community-based organizations partner with Strive to bring leadership and culture-building programs to their staff and students. Funds raised through the Strive V30 help us keep those programs affordable, so budget is never the reason a community misses out. Your miles help open the door for someone else. The Challenge Complete 30 miles between Giving Tuesday, December 1, and December 30.. Run, walk, bike, hike, swim, or mix it up. Do it all at once or a little at a time. You don’t have to be a runner; the goal is simply to get moving and celebrate with us. The Strive V30 is open to everyone (pets included!): current and former participants, coaches, families, alumni, partners, supporters, and anyone who wants to be part of the Strive story. How It Works Register for $30 (adults 23+) or $15 (ages 22 and under). Bringing your pet? Add them during checkout for $10. Then start a team and invite others to join you, or take it on solo. Want to do even more? Become a fundraiser and help us reach our $15,000 goal. V30 Awards Every winner will be featured on Strive’s social channels and receive Strive swag. Team awards go to the team captain. Log your miles by January 5; winners will be announced January 15. Team Awards Largest TeamTop Fundraising TeamMost Team MilesBest Team Name Individual Awards Most MilesStick With It Award (most days active)Most Unique Way to Complete 30 MilesStrive’s Favorite PhotoBest Pet Photo Choose your activity. Complete your 30. Help make Strive possible for everyone. We can’t wait to see how you #StriveV30!

Fundraiser to build a girls' dormitory in Kenya in conjunction with St. Philip's Lutheran Church

Join us for the Annual Tyler Brown's "I Hate to Run" Memorial 5K. Tyler Brown was the literal embodiment of a Salesian Gentleman. Filled with gentle strength, Tyler lived authentically and fully until his life was tragically cut short by a car crash in his senior year. A decorated artist, athlete and student, Tyler lived to serve and inspired his classmates through service, friendship and zeal.

Experience a scenic race course that takes you throughout historic downtown Wilmington. “The course has a lot of variety, and gives visitors a tour of many of the most interesting and beautiful parts of the city,” said one past participant from Pennsylvania. The race route travels across beautiful Brandywine Park on the Brandywine River, along prestigious parkways, through historic neighborhoods of Wilmington and past downtown’s Rodney Square but without some of the confusing turns and crossovers.  Choose from a full marathon, half-marathon, 10k, or 5k.  Bring a friend to take advantage of our referral rewards to earn cash and gear. Non-runners can join us at start/finish line at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park for a great party with live music, vendors and activities for the whole family. We believe this is your best chance to run a certified 26.2 mile road marathon in Delaware! We are a USATF certified Boston Marathon Qualifier and historically 10%-12% of our marathon runners have qua

Lace up for a great cause! Experience the natural beauty and historic grounds of Hagley Museum at the 8th Annual 5K/1K Run/Walk. Run or walk along the picturesque Brandywine River and through 235 acres of stunning landscape. It’s a perfect event for families and fitness enthusiasts, as well as history and nature lovers! Why Participate? Every step supports the Hagley Field Trip Fund. Your registration provides underserved students in our community with a vital, educational visit to the museum. We've already sent over 2,600 students—let's keep the momentum going! Sign up now and help us reach our goal of raising $4500 in 2026.   This year's event will feature the 5K starting at 8:30am followed by the 1K Fun Run at 9:00am.  There is not an age requirement for either event.        Corporate and community teams are encouraged.  Click on the tabs above to either create or join a team!   Bib pick-up and Check-in Day of event starting at 7:30am in front of the Hagley Library   Ref