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Coastal Delaware Running Festival

April 11, 2027 · 7:00 AMRehoboth Beach, Delaware, United States

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Race Day

52°F

50–63°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

98ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

5/ 10

Good crowd energy

The Lowdown

The Coastal Delaware Running Festival marathon starts and finishes on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk at Rehoboth Ave. The course leaves the boardwalk through Rehoboth neighborhoods, runs the Gordons Pond Trail and Bike Loop Trail in Cape Henlopen State Park past the historic Fort Miles site, continues into Lewes and the Rail Trail, and returns by the Junction & Breakwater Trail. Most of the route is on paved roads and packed crushed-stone park paths. It is a Boston qualifier, and the full race is part of a weekend festival with a 5K on Saturday and a 9K and half marathon on Sunday, ending with a finish line party at Grotto Pizza.

Previous edition results — 2026

Course Highlights: 01Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk – start and finish at Rehoboth Ave
02Gordons Pond Trail – crushed-stone path and elevated boardwalk, miles 3.5 to 5.9
03Cape Henlopen State Park Bike Loop – paved trail past Fort Miles, miles 7.5 to 11
04Lewes – historic town reached via the new Rail Trail
05Junction & Breakwater Trail – former rail bed, miles 18.2 to 23.4
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 5K
Time Limit: 6 hours 45 minutes
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Minimum Age: 16 years
Entry Methods: Online registration through RunSignup.
Registration is also open at the Packet Pick Up and Expo for events that are not sold out.
Eligibility: Runners must be at least 16 years old on race day to run the marathon.
Bib transfers outside the official process are banned; both runners can be barred from Focus Multisports events for two years.
Bicycles, in-line skates, skateboards and animals on leashes are not allowed on the course.
Required Documents: Photo ID is required to pick up a race packet; there is no race day packet pick up on Sunday.
Another person can collect a packet with their own photo ID, a printed signed authorization form and a copy of the runner's photo ID.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Focus Multisports does not process refunds, with no exceptions.
Entries can be deferred or switched to another race through the organizer's transfer process.

Book Stay

01: Finisher medal for everyone who completes the race, plus a gender-specific technical shirt.
02: Water and Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance every 1.5 to 2 miles, with GU gels at miles 13.1 and 21.5.
03: Course cut-offs are mile 11 at 9:45am and mile 20 at 12:00pm.
04: Finish line party at Grotto Pizza with food, beer for runners 21 and over, and music.
05: Proceeds benefit the Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation and other local charities.

Questions about the Coastal Delaware Running Festival 2027

When is the Coastal Delaware Running Festival 2027?

Sunday, April 11, 2027.

Where is the Coastal Delaware Running Festival?

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, United States.

What time does the Coastal Delaware Running Festival start?

The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.

What is the Coastal Delaware Running Festival time limit?

6 hours 45 minutes.

How do I enter the Coastal Delaware Running Festival 2027?

Registration is open. Dec 1, 2026: Price increase. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup; Registration is also open at the Packet Pick Up and Expo for events that are not sold out.

How much does the Coastal Delaware Running Festival 2027 cost?

Marathon: $140.

When and where is packet pickup for the Coastal Delaware Running Festival?

Apr 9, 2027: Friday 6pm-9pm and Saturday 4pm-8pm at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.

What is the Coastal Delaware Running Festival elevation gain?

30 m (98 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Coastal Delaware Running Festival course like?

It passes Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, Gordons Pond Trail and Cape Henlopen State Park Bike Loop.

What is the weather like at the Coastal Delaware Running Festival?

Race-day temperatures are usually 10–17 °C (50–63 °F). Feels cool.

Where are the Coastal Delaware Running Festival results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

Is the Coastal Delaware Running Festival a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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