Conquer The Canal
Sat, May 30, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Choose your challenge: a marathon, competitive 5K, or family fun walk/run on a flat trail, capped with a lively finish line party.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
FestiveGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
Beginner FriendlyConquer The Canal offers a flat course along the Micheal Castle Trail, welcoming runners with a marathon, a competitive 5K, and a family fun walk/run. Starting in Delaware City, the route extends into Maryland before returning to a lively finish line party. This event provides options for various paces and preferences, culminating in a celebratory atmosphere for all participants.
What to expect
- Run a flat course along the Micheal Castle Trail.
- Select from a full marathon, a competitive 5K, or a family-friendly 5K walk/run.
- Enjoy a celebratory party at the finish line.
Standout details
- Marathon and two 5K options
- Competitive 5K available
- Family fun walk/run
- Finish line party
Distances & registration
5 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
Marathon
1 option · closes May 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
26d 10h 46m leftConquer The Canal Marathon
Closes May 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $128.20
Other options
1 option · closes May 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
26d 10h 46m leftConquer The Canal Half Marathon
Closes May 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $107.00
10K
1 option · closes May 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
26d 10h 46m leftTailwind Shuffle 10K
Closes May 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $48.70
5K
2 options · closes May 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
26d 10h 46m leftThe Headwind Hustle 5k
Closes May 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $43.40
The Jackson 5K
Closes May 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $27.50
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
There will be three races held on the same day. There will be one marathon, and two 5k's, one 5k will be competitive and the other will be a family fun walk/run. We will start in the field at the beginning of the Micheal Castle Trail in Delaware City and use the trail going into Maryland to the turnaround and then back to the start where there will be a party in full swing cheering the athletic as they finish.