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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Delaware

Delaware has 7 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 5 cities and towns — Dover, Wilmington, Lewes, New Castle and 1 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

Every one in Delaware

Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Tidbury Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 276 reviews

Dover, DE

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Casual park featuring dog areas, nature trails and a stocked pond for fishing.

Jack A. Markell Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Wilmington, DE

MixedScenic

Waterfront trail connecting Wilmington to New Castle for walking and biking.

Assawoman Canal Trailhead / Kayak Launch

4.6 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Ocean View, DE

Crushed gravelShaded

Relaxed, tree-topped trail running alongside the canal for walks, hikes & water activities.

Jack A Markell Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Wilmington, DE

MixedScenic

Park offering scenic trails for walking, jogging, and biking.

Fork Branch Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Dover, DE

75 miLoopCrushed gravelShaded

Nature preserve featuring trails for walking or hiking.

Georgetown-Lewes Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

Lewes, DE

Paved

Flat trail for bikes and pedestrians, with benches and shaded sections.

Jack A. Markell Trail New Castle

4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

New Castle, DE

MixedScenic

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