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Sunday, June 13th, 2027
Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Lower Township NJ
1 Mile
66–71°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2026
69–75°F
dry
2025
67–72°F
dry
2024
66–71°F
dry
2023
64–69°F
dry
2022
66–73°F
dry
2021
65–67°F
dry
2020
64–72°F
dry
2019
64–71°F
rain
2018
66–75°F
dry
2017
71–79°F
dry
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About this race
The 14th Annual Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Holloway Escape the Cape Triathlon is the ONLY triathlon on the East Coast featuring an unforgettable 12-foot Ferry Boat Jump Start!
Set against the stunning backdrop of Cape May-Lewes Ferry in beautiful Lower Township, NJ, Escape the Cape delivers an athlete experience unlike anything else in triathlon from the moment you leap from the ferry to the electric finish line celebration.
RACE OPTIONS: Whether you're a seasoned triathlete, first timer, or somewhere in between, there’s a race for everyone!
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SPRINT DISTANCE:
- Triathlon
- Aquabike
- Relay
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OLYMPIC DISTANCE:
- Triathlon
- Aquabike
- Relay
- 1 Mile Open Water Swim
- Custom Finisher Medal
- Long Sleeve Tech Competitor Shirt
- Real-Time Race Results
- Live Athlete Tracking via the DelMo Elite Events App
- Post Race Athlete Breakfast Buffet
- Safe & Closed Race Courses
- Adventurous Beach Run Sections!
- High Energy Finish Line Experience
- SAFETY IS PRIORITY #1
- THE ICONIC 12FT. FERRY JUMP START
- WELCOMING COMMUNITY
- OUTSTANDING ATHLETE EXPERIENCE
- CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUNICATION FROM DELMO
- ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL
- SAFE & CLOSED ROADS
- GREAT SWAG
- AWESOME VENDORS
- AMAZING SPONSORS
- UNMATCHED POST RACE VIBE!
- INCREDIBLE SPECTATOR ENERGY
- ONE-OF-A-KIND RACE DAY ATMOSPHERE
More than a race — Escape the Cape is an experience.
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