Coastal Delaware Running Festival
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Event overview
The Coastal Delaware Running Festival is scheduled for April 11-12, 2026 in Rehoboth Beach, DE (Rehoboth Ave & Boardwalk). The festival is produced by Focus Multisports, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and benefits local Sussex County non-profits including the Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation. Courses are described as flat and scenic and the marathon is listed as a Boston qualifier. The half marathon is part of the RRCA Delaware State Half Championship.
Race details
The festival includes multiple distance events:
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 9K (about 5.6 miles)
- 5K
Other facts from the event page: all races start and finish on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk; the 5K takes place in Dewey Beach on Saturday; weekend combined challenge options pair the 5K with a Sunday race; large finisher medals and special gifts are provided for several events. Packet pick up and an expo are held on Friday and Saturday. A finish line celebration is hosted at Grotto Pizza with food and music, and complimentary post-race beer is offered to participants 21 and over. Additional amenities listed include gender-specific technical shirts for some distances, free race photos, and walker-friendly 5K and 9K options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
