What is the weather usually like on race day for the Crush the Chesapeake 5K?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Chesapeake City, MD, August race mornings typically start near 67°F and warm to around 82°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 3 of the last 10 years.

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Crush the Chesapeake 5K

Chesapeake City, MD

Sun, Aug 29, 2027

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When

Sunday, August 29th, 2027

Where

605 SECOND STREET, Chesapeake City MD

Distance

Typical weather

67–82°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

54–73°F

dry

2024

67–78°F

rain

2023

71–87°F

dry

2022

73–91°F

rain

2021

71–86°F

rain

2020

67–80°F

dry

2019

66–86°F

dry

2018

77–88°F

dry

2017

59–75°F

dry

2016

71–85°F

dry

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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Aug 29

Cloudy · 62–86°F

Sunday, Aug 29starts near 62°F · 9% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph

About this race

Orange Crushes in Chesapeake City......SIGN ME UP!

Join Fusion Racing for a 5K with a post-race party at the Chesapeake Inn.

We are not sure if we are more excited about the orange crush or the EPIC Finisher Medal!

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Train with a club

Run clubs near Chesapeake City to train with before race day.

Middletown Athletic Club

Middletown, DE

Delaware Sports Club, Inc

Wilmington, DE

Pike Creek Valley Running Club

Wilmington, DE

The Harford County Running Club

Bel Air, MD

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Join Fusion Racing for a 5K with a post-race party at the Chesapeake Inn.

We are not sure if we are more excited about the orange crush or the EPIC Finisher Medal!

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