First State Half Marathon & 10K
Updated
Saturday, March 20, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Newark (108 West Main Street). Distances: 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $59 to $89; the Half marathon goes from $89 to $99 after December 30.
Course and race notes
Join us on Saturday March 20th 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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 20
2027 · in 133 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
10KHalf marathon
Price
$59 to $89
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Wed Dec 30 (in 53 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Mar 20 (in 133 days)
Opened Aug 1, 2026
Race day in Newark
Weather
56° / 34°F
Typical high and low for March 20, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Newark Ag Farm, DE (1.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:08 AM – 7:13 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 52 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Lot 17Cunder 0.1 mi
- Lot 14C0.3 mi
- Municipal Parking Lot 1 · paid0.3 mi
57 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Deer Park Tavern restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Chick-fil-A quick bite0.1 mi
- Claymont Steak Shop restaurant0.1 mi
- Bing's Bake & Brew cafe0.2 mi
57 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 19
Where to stay
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)8 within 3 mi21 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hyatt Place Newark / Main Street
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Courtyard
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Springhill Suites
About 22 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Baymont by Wyndham Newark I-95 at University of Delaware
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Check prices at Baymont by Wyndham Newark I-95 at University of Delaware →
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark-Wilmington South Area
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Check prices at Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark-Wilmington South Area →
Hotels on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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