Conquer The Canal
Updated
Saturday, May 22, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in Delaware City (250 Fifth Street). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon, Marathon. Entry from $40 to $145; the Marathon goes from $145 to $155 after December 31.
Course and race notes
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!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, May 22
2027 · in 196 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathonMarathon
Price
$40 to $145
Plus the platform's processing fee
Marathon goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat May 22 (in 196 days)
Opened Jul 21, 2026
Race day in Delaware City
Weather
75° / 55°F
Typical high and low for May 22, with a 38% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Wilmington New Castle Co Airport, DE (7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
5:42 AM – 8:14 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
15 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Places to eat
- Kathy's Crab House & Family Restaurant restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Wiso's restaurant0.1 mi
- Sunday's Cafe 64 restaurant0.5 mi
- Dolly Spanker's restaurant0.6 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri May 21
Where to stay
See all places to stay near Delaware City, DE ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Getting there
- PHLPhiladelphia International Airport28 miFlights arriving May 21 into PHL ↗
- BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport64 miFlights arriving May 21 into BWI ↗
- DCARonald Reagan Washington National Airport92 miFlights arriving May 21 into DCA ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Airports from OurAirports, straight-line distance. Flights open on Google Flights.
Trip cost
Add what you'll actually pay. It stays in this browser.
Total $0
Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.