Join the annual First State Half Marathon. Set in the iconic town of Newark DE, you will run/walk through the town, neighborhoods and paved trails. Don’t miss this opportunity to log some miles and celebrate your accomplishment with friends at the famous Deer Park Tavern. Runners Amenities – Custom Race …
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Join the annual First State Half Marathon. Set in the iconic town of Newark DE, you will run/walk through the town, neighborhoods and paved trails.
Don’t miss this opportunity to log some miles and celebrate your accomplishment with friends at the famous Deer Park Tavern.
Runners Amenities
– Custom Race Bib
– Performance Gender Specific Long Sleeve Shirt
– First State Half Marathon Hat
– Finisher Medal
– Post-Race Celebration at Deer Park
– Food/Drinks
– Entertainment
Finisher Medal
All participants who cross the finish line will earn a finisher medal.
Awards and Age Groups
Overall Male/Female
Overall Master Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female in each age group: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
The course has a cut off time of 3.5 hours. There will be a sweeper walking the course to maintain this pace. If they happen to pass you, they will ask you to move to the sidewalks for your safety as we have to relieve the police and volunteers at 3.5 hours.
Charity Partner
Friends of Fusion Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides immediate assistance and support for children and first responders in the state of Delaware. They also support organizations which provide support to the same population.
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Cute!
Very cute little race! Did this as an easy training run to grab Delaware on my 50 states. Such an adorable little town with very friendly people. The course itself … MORE
Very cute little race! Did this as an easy training run to grab Delaware on my 50 states. Such an adorable little town with very friendly people. The course itself was very lovely. Quaint and inviting. Not too difficult, just right. A nice enjoyable run.
I no longer think Delaware is flat
For some reason, I always thought of Delaware as a flat state. This course made me think again. While much of it was fairly flat, there was a neighborhood or … MORE
For some reason, I always thought of Delaware as a flat state. This course made me think again. While much of it was fairly flat, there was a neighborhood or two that required some hill climbs. The course was along city streets, a greenway and through neighborhoods.
Runners received a long sleeve tech shirt and a truckers cap. The finisher’s medal was a little plain but had a spinning middle.
Great Course
This was a great course and they provided a great meal. I also appreciated that fact that they had same day race packet pickup. That is always a plus in … MORE
This was a great course and they provided a great meal. I also appreciated that fact that they had same day race packet pickup. That is always a plus in my book!!! However, I think the gear should be gender specific. My shirt and hat is EXTREMELY big and I will not be able to wear it.
Great, small race
Course wasn't super scenic, but overall fairly flat and well marked with plenty of volunteers to direct you. Not a ton of people cheering along the way, but the aid … MORE
Course wasn’t super scenic, but overall fairly flat and well marked with plenty of volunteers to direct you. Not a ton of people cheering along the way, but the aid stations were full of supporters. Communication leading up to race day was great, and the swag was nice too – nice medal and a long-sleeve dri-fit. After party was fun as well!
Some of the nicest people
Runners are nice, but these runners had to be some of the nicest people I every ran with. The race staff and volunteers were off the charts. It was the … MORE
Runners are nice, but these runners had to be some of the nicest people I every ran with. The race staff and volunteers were off the charts. It was the first time City workers helped with traffic control as volunteers band let the police handle the major intersections. all around a really nice run