First State Half Marathon & 10K
Race Date
Mar 21, 2026
Location
Newark, DE
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 1,620
The Experience
Join us on Saturday March 21st for the First State Half Marathon & 10K. Set in the iconic town of Newark DE, you will run/walk through the town, neighborhoods and paved trails. Don't miss this opportunity log some miles and celebrate your accomplishment with friends at the famous Deer Park Tavern. *This event has a no refund and deferral policy. However, if you can transfer your bib to someone at no cost.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Performance Shirt
Start Location
108 West Main Street, Newark, DE, 19711
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
DE22001JLW · First State Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite825 years running
~542 finishers a year
growing or steady
22% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources
runners from 23 states
winner 1:10:00
typical high 56°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
37°
Afternoon (High)
56°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.2"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
62%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,620 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
1,620
Median time
2:03:20
Latest turnout
368
States
42
Turnout by year
2022–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the First State Half Marathon & 10K?
The First State Half Marathon & 10K is held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the First State Half Marathon & 10K take place?
It takes place in Newark, Delaware.
What distances does the First State Half Marathon & 10K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K.
Is the First State Half Marathon & 10K course flat and good for a PR?
The First State Half Marathon & 10K is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the First State Half Marathon & 10K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,620 runners who have completed the First State Half Marathon & 10K.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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