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Conquer The Canal

Delaware City, Delaware, United States

calendar_today 22 May, 2027

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sell $35.00 – $125.00

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

Conquer The Canal Marathon

May 22, 2027

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$125.00

Conquer The Canal Half Marathon

May 22, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:05

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$100.00

Tailwind Shuffle 10K

May 22, 2027

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$50.00

The Headwind Hustle 5k

May 22, 2027

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:45

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Delaware City.

thermostat Temperature

13.1° / 22.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.2° / 21.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 55m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:47

nightlight Sunset

20:09

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.