Events
First State Half Marathon
$89
8:00AM EDT
- 12:30PM EDT
Price increases after December 29, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
First State 10K
$59
8:00AM EDT
- 12:30PM EDT
Price increases after December 29, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Place
108 West Main Street
Deer Park Tavern
Newark, DE US 19711
Deer Park Tavern
Newark, DE US 19711
Description
Join us on Saturday March 22nd 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.
Runners Amenities
Custom Race Bib
Half Marathon - Performance Gender Specific Long Sleeve Shirt & Hat
*****After March 8th shirts are unisex*****
10K - Gender Specific T-shirt
*****After March 8th shirts are unisex*****
Finisher Medal
Post Race Celebration at Deer Park
Food
Drinks
Entertainment
Finisher Medal
Course Map - Half Marathon
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP
*Map is for directional purposes only
USATF Certified Course: DE22001JLW
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Course Map - 10K
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP
*Map is for directional purposes only
Awards and Age Groups
Half Marathon Awards:
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.
10K Awards:
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.
Where do I park?
There is plenty of parking around Newark.
Across from the Deer Park Tavern is a University of Delaware Parking Garage.
*This is a pay first garage.
Here is an interactive map for all the municipal lots in Newark. CLICK HERE!
Pre Packet Pick Up
More details coming soon!
Day of Packet Pick Up
Day of Packet Pick Up will be located at the Deer Park Tavern from 7:00am till 7:45am.
Half Marathon and 10K start at 8:00am sharp.
108 West Main Street
Newark DE 19711
How do I get to the starting line from the Deer Park?
Here is a map for reference.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4910151025
Day of Events
Saturday March 22nd
Check In - Packet Pick Up
Deer Park Tavern - 108 West Main Street Newark DE 19711
7am till 7:45am
Half Marathon and 10K - Orchard Road
8am start
Post Race Celebration - Deer Park Tavern
10am till 12:30pm
GEAR CHECK
Need to check any gear in the morning?
Fusion Racing will have a gear check set up at the Deer Park Tavern starting at 7am.
All items will need to be able to fit inside a normal sized grocery bag that we will be providing.
All bags will need to be picked up by 12pm at the latest.
*Fusion Racing is not responsible for any gear left at the gear check station.
Water Stations
There will be three stations on the course.
Two of the stations you will be able to stop at twice.
Station #1 and #5 are located on Devon Dr. and Bradford Lane.
Station #2 and #4 are located on Apple & Sunset Road.
Station #3 is at the turn around point on Barksdale Road.
Porta Pots
Locations of porta pots.
1. Deer Park Tavern - Check in and Post Race Party.
2. Around Mile 2.5 when you come off the James Hall Trail and turn onto Devon. You will be able to hit this location again around Mile 10.5.
3. Around Mile 4.5 on Apple Road. You will be able to hit this location again around Mile 9.
4. At the turn around on Barksdale Road.
What is the course time limit?
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.
States Currently Represented!
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Delaware
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Illinois
Louisiana
Maryland
Pennsylvania
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.
*Children must be under the age of 18
Race Contact Info
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FAQ's & Policies
*Important information all participants should know
FUSION RUNNING CLUB MEMBERS GET 10% OFF REGISTRATION
To become an Fusion Running Club member click HERE.
*Discount applies starting 1/1/24
Host Hotel Information
Event Summary:
Fusion Racing – First State Half Marathon
Start Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
End Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Courtyard Newark-University of Delaware for 164.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book: Sunday, February 23, 2025
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