Is the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon a Boston Qualifier?

The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon holds a certified 42.195 km course that can be used for Boston Marathon qualifying times, subject to current Boston Athletic Association standards and the race's USATF (or equivalent) certification status in the registration year.

What is the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon elevation profile?

The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon has 100 metres of total climbing and 95 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is mostly flat with gentle undulations, with 5 metres of net climb from start to finish.

How long is the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon?

The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Coastal course the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon is a scenic coastal road through Rehoboth Beach.

What time does the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon start?

The 2026 Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon starts at 7:00 am local time on Saturday, 5 December 2026. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.rbmarathon.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.

Where does the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon start and finish?

Starts and finishes at Rehoboth Avenue and the bandstand in the Rehoboth Beach resort area on a coastal Delaware loop. Updated course maps are published at https://www.rbmarathon.com/ each year.

Is the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon course flat?

Yes. Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon is known for a largely flat profile with only minor undulations, making it popular with runners chasing steady pacing.

What landmarks does the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon pass?

Runners tour Rehoboth Beach oceanfront roads and Sussex County coastal neighborhoods.

What weather should runners expect at Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon?

Cool December mornings along the Atlantic with mild afternoon temperatures.

Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware , United States

Next race

Saturday, 5 December 2026

7:00 am start

Distance

42.195 km / 26.2 mi

Scenic coastal road

Elevation

Mostly flat with gentle undulations

100 m climbing

Overview

The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon draws approximately 980 finishers each December on a scenic coastal road in Rehoboth Beach, United States. Delaware's largest marathon by finisher count, held each December with a flat coastal course and strong Boston-qualifier percentages. The course follows Atlantic Ocean beach roads, boardwalk stretches, and Sussex County coastal neighborhoods. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.

Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon course route

The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon is a largely flat scenic coastal road course suited to steady pacing. Starts and finishes at Rehoboth Avenue and the bandstand in the Rehoboth Beach resort area on a coastal Delaware loop. The course follows Atlantic Ocean beach roads, boardwalk stretches, and Sussex County coastal neighborhoods. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.

Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon elevation gain and course profile

The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon course is mostly flat with gentle undulations over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 100 metres of climbing and 95 metres of descent, with a net climb of 5 metres from start to finish.

Entry requirements

Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon is typically held in December. Registration opens through https://www.rbmarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon a Boston Qualifier?: The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon holds a certified 42.195 km course that can be used for Boston Marathon qualifying times, subject to current Boston Athletic Association standards and the race's USATF (or equivalent) certification status in the registration year.
What is the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon elevation profile?: The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon has 100 metres of total climbing and 95 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is mostly flat with gentle undulations, with 5 metres of net climb from start to finish.
How long is the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon?: The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Coastal course the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon is a scenic coastal road through Rehoboth Beach.
What time does the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon start?: The 2026 Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon starts at 7:00 am local time on Saturday, 5 December 2026. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.rbmarathon.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
Where does the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon start and finish?: Starts and finishes at Rehoboth Avenue and the bandstand in the Rehoboth Beach resort area on a coastal Delaware loop. Updated course maps are published at https://www.rbmarathon.com/ each year.
When is the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon and how do I register?: Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon is typically held in December. Registration opens through https://www.rbmarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Is the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon course flat?: Yes. Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon is known for a largely flat profile with only minor undulations, making it popular with runners chasing steady pacing.
What landmarks does the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon pass?: Runners tour Rehoboth Beach oceanfront roads and Sussex County coastal neighborhoods.
What weather should runners expect at Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon?: Cool December mornings along the Atlantic with mild afternoon temperatures.

Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.

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