22May
Conquer The Canal Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 26.2 Miles
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $125.00
Conquer The Canal
Delaware City,
Delaware,
United States
201 days left
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Date
22 May, 2027
Races
4 distances
Entry fee
$35.00 – $125.00
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Website
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Conquer The Canal
About the event
Can you Conquer the Canal? We'll give you FIVE different ways to do it!
The Conquer the Canal Race Series comprises a Certified Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k, in addition to a Family Fun Run 5k. Each race will guide its runners alongside the beautifully scenic waterways of the C&D Canal!
The Conquer the Canal races are great for both experienced and new runners!
Why?
The majority of the course is very level and on solid ground, making it a smooth run with beautiful views of the water and nature! These course conditions allow those with experience to stretch their legs and challenge their PR on a certified course, while being amazing conditions for those running their first races or those ready to conquer a certified 5K or marathon!
Your run makes a difference!
The Conquer the Canal Race Series donates proceeds to many worthy local charities and non-profit organizations in New Castle County.
Races offered
22May
Conquer The Canal Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 13.1 Miles
- Start time
- 08:05
- Entry fee
- $100.00
22May
Tailwind Shuffle 10K
Running
- Distance
- 6.2 Miles
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $50.00
22May
The Headwind Hustle 5k
Running
- Distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Start time
- 08:45
- Entry fee
- $35.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for May in Delaware City.
Temperature13.1° / 22.8°
Feels like11.2° / 21.1°
Sunshine hours9h 55m
Rainfall3.2 mm
Snowfall—
Wind11.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity70.3%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise05:47
Sunset20:09
About Delaware City
Learn more about the host city, Delaware City.
Delaware City is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 1,885 as of 2020. It is a small port town on the eastern terminus of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and is the location of the Forts Ferry Crossing to Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island.
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