Conquer The Canal Marathon
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Race Day
Feels mild
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
The Conquer The Canal Marathon is run on Saturday, May 22, 2027, in Delaware City, Delaware, on a USATF-certified course beside the C&D Canal. The organizers describe the course as very level and on solid ground, and the route heads toward Maryland to a turnaround before returning to Delaware City. The marathon starts at 7:30 am, the field is capped at 200 runners, and entry is $145 through December 31, 2026. Because the course is USATF-certified, the organizers say marathon times can be used as a Boston qualifier. Every finisher receives a medal, a T-shirt and a tiered swag bag, and the top three men and women get medals. The marathon is part of a race series that also includes a half marathon, a 10K and a 5K, and proceeds go to local charities.
Questions about the Conquer The Canal Marathon 2027
When is the Conquer The Canal Marathon 2027?
Saturday, May 22, 2027.
Where is the Conquer The Canal Marathon?
Delaware City, Delaware, United States.
What time does the Conquer The Canal Marathon start?
The race starts at 7:30 AM, local time.
How do I enter the Conquer The Canal Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup.
How much does the Conquer The Canal Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $145.
When and where is packet pickup for the Conquer The Canal Marathon?
May 20, 2027: Bib and race packet pick-up is offered on Thursday, May 20, Friday, May 21 and on race day.
What is the Conquer The Canal Marathon elevation gain?
100 ft (30 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 ft (0 m). Relatively flat course.
What is the Conquer The Canal Marathon course like?
It passes Delaware City, C&D Canal and Maryland.
What is the weather like at the Conquer The Canal Marathon?
The race-day average is 18 °C (65 °F). Feels mild.
How many runners does the Conquer The Canal Marathon have?
200 participants. Intimate field.
Where are the Conquer The Canal Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Conquer The Canal Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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