Delanco River Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Delanco, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delanco River 5K Run | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 23.
Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Jersey runs 32:16, about 10:23 a mile, based on 598 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:02 and men in 29:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the Delanco River 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
203 Burlington Ave, Delanco, NJ 08075
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results for Delanco River Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Delanco River Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:45 or better, the top quarter in 25:34, and half the field in 32:34; the last tenth came in after 59:59.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 39:12 | 28:13 |
| 20-29 | 24:57 | 25:34 |
| 30-39 | 26:02 | 22:18 |
| 40-49 | 26:48 | 25:01 |
| 50-59 | 40:49 | 23:30 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 23:26 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 117 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Delanco River Run 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 63 to 137 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:05 to 32:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 137 (+43%) | 32:34 | under 22:45 | 18:10 |
| 2024 | 96 (+52%) | 30:45 | under 21:19 | 17:45 |
| 2023 | 63 | 31:05 | under 22:43 | 19:38 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:34, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 203 Burlington Ave, Delanco, NJ 08075Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- Running Towel
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Delanco River Run?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 137 runners finished the Delanco River 5K Run; the median finish was 32:34 and the winner ran 18:10.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:34, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 203 Burlington Ave, Delanco, NJ 08075.
From the organizers
Join the Delanco Women's Civic Club as we host our race on our beautiful, U.S.A. Certified 5K Course.
Registration 8AM - Race Begins at 9AM - Rain or Shine
Registration - email [email protected]
Gateway Park -Entrance to Delanco next to Rancocas Creek Bridge on Burlington Ave.
Fast, flat accurate course along the scenic and beautiful Delaware River
Awards Ceremony and Cash Prizes
FEEL FREE TO DRESS-UP IN COSTUME
Post-food and beverages will be served
Run with your dog! (Must be on a leash)
Proceeds benefit Township community projects including, families in need and Delanco School student programs and activities.