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Spring racing season is in the air! I think it’s safe to say that it is unlike any other that we’ve experienced as runners. Fortunately, there are some races that are still taking place such as the Delaware Half Marathon on June 13! And today I’m sharing 5 reasons why you should sign up!
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5 Reasons to Run Delaware Marathon Weekend
There Are Several Distances to Choose From
If you’re ready to sign up for a race, pick your poison! The Delaware Marathon festival takes place on June 12-13, 2021, and is offering distances in the full marathon, half marathon, 4-person full marathon relay, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run.
You Can Run It In-Person!
As of the time this post is published, the Delaware Marathon Weekend plans to proceed in-person! It was tough to see so many races in 2020 get canceled, postponed, or retooled to virtual races, so it’s exciting to see that races are starting to carefully and SAFELY set up in-person races again. The Delaware Marathon staff is currently working hard to make adjustments to the race to ensure the safety of all participants, which is largely a reason why I decided to sign up for the live half marathon. However, if you’re still leery about making a trip to Wilmington, you can sign up to run any of the race distances virtually!
The Course is Scenic, Fast and Flat!
If you’re looking to PR your distance, this could be the perfect course for you! Now I do hear that there are a few hills along the way, but don’t let that deter you! The course takes you through Wilmington, Delaware, and features beautiful Brandywine Park on the Brandywine River, takes you along prestigious parkways, through historic neighborhoods of Wilmington, and past downtown’s Rodney Square. I can’t wait to explore a new city and state and look forward to the challenge!
You Get Nice Swag!
The medals and T-shirts look fantastic for all participants of the Delaware Marathon Festival! And with the shirts being made by Under Armour, you know that you’re getting high-quality gear!
You Can Save on Registration with a Discount!
I’m happy to share a discount for you to sign up for Delaware Marathon Weekend! You can save 10% on any distance, including the virtual options, by using code DELAWARERAVE21. Hope to see you there, either in-person or virtually! Let me know if you sign up!
Have you ever run a race in Delaware? Do you have any in-person races lined up this spring?
How exciting! It’s great that it’s an in-person race!
Zurich has the same kind of event on the same day, however, they had to cancel the 4-person relay as there would be too many people at the handover (800 teams – which would mean 1’600 runners at the transitions).
Enjoy your half-marathon!
Thank you, Catrina! We have to make so many modifications with COVID, right? It’s going to be such a strange experience when we start having normal races and are back in close proximity again!
This would be a fun one, especially since it’s still ON (at the moment, anyways). I love the medal! It almost looks 3D with the runner’s foot extending off the shield!
I don’t know why I never considered racing in Delaware as it’s so close to me! I’m really excited to run in a new city, assuming that the race stays on as planned!
That sounds so fun!! I just signed up for my first ever race–12.5 km trail race in Minneapolis in April. My running journey has only started since COVID, so I don’t have much to compare to, but super excited to see what the race vibe is about and run a great trail outside. Trying to prepare myself for any and all weather. “Sometimes it snows in April”-Prince.
Thanks Amy! That is SO exciting – I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time at your trail race! I haven’t run a true trail race before but they seem to have great energy and really take care of their runners. April is always a weird time for running with the weather, I’d love to hear how it goes!
It’s so exciting to see more in-person races happening!
I truly hope we will find our way back to live races soon!
I don’t think even by April that I’d feel ready for an in person race — and it’s always so notoriously rainy (or snowy!). I hope you have a great race, Janelle. You must be so excited to have this on your calendar.
I haven’t run DE yet . . . I lean a bit more to the Rehoboth Beach half (which can still be snowy, of course, LOL!).
April can definitely be a tricky time for races but I’m so looking forward to this! I have wanted to do Rehobeth as I’ve heard so many great things about it but by December I’m usually not interested in running long distances LOL!
I ran this race in 2019 and it was a pretty nice course! It was really well organized too.
Oh nice! I will have to check your blog for a recap!
Sounds like such a great race! Live, in-person is definitely a win!
I’m really excited about it – I hope it works out!
Oh, now that my son lives less than an hour from Wilmington, this is tempting!!
Let me know if you decide to sign up!