Delanco River Run

Delanco River Run is held in Delanco Township, New Jersey on October 24, 2026. The event lists one distance, the Delanco River 5K Run, starting at 9:00 a.m.

The 5K is the most accessible race distance there is, and a local event like this tends to draw a friendly, mixed field. If you have been running consistently for a month or two, you are ready to race it — no special preparation required beyond an easy day beforehand. Runners with a time goal should think in terms of even splits rather than a fast opening mile, since the third mile is where a badly paced 5K falls apart. Walkers are well served here too, with a 9:00 a.m. start that leaves the rest of the day free.