Delaware · Half Marathon · 10K
First State Half Marathon & 10K
First State Half Marathon & 10K is a half marathon and 10K event held in Newark, Delaware. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027. About 800 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 20, 2027
- Location
- Newark, DE
- Field size
- ~800 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K
- Field size
- About 800 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling, paved trails and neighborhoods
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 50°F at the start, 95% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the First State Half Marathon & 10K
A spring half marathon and 10K starting and finishing at the historic Deer Park Tavern, winding through Newark's scenic neighborhoods and paved trails.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Mid-size Newark spring half; popular for its Deer Park Tavern finish
More half marathons in Delaware
Coming up next, by confirmed date.
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Seashore Classic Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay & 5KLewes, DEHalf Marathon2-Person Relay5K ~300 runners
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Race4Warriors 5K, 10K & Half Marathon ChallengesLewes, DEHalf Marathon10K5K (RunRace-Walk +1 more ~800 runners
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First State Half Marathon & 10K: common questions
- When is the First State Half Marathon & 10K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027.
- Where is the First State Half Marathon & 10K held?
- In Newark, Delaware.
- What distances does the First State Half Marathon & 10K offer?
- Half Marathon and 10K.
- How many people run the First State Half Marathon & 10K?
- About 800 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the First State Half Marathon & 10K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the First State Half Marathon & 10K?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the First State Half Marathon & 10K start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the First State Half Marathon & 10K?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the First State Half Marathon & 10K?
- about 50°F at the start, 95% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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