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Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Holloway Escape the Cape Triathlon 2027

Date: Sunday, June 13, 2027
Start time: 6:30 AM start (New York)
Location: Lower Township, New Jersey
Entry fee: From $279 · goes up to $289 on Dec 2, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Open Water Classic	1 Mile	Jun 13, 20276:30 AM	$169$175 after Dec 2, 2026	250
OLYMPIC Aquabike	AquabikeSwim 1 mi · Bike 23 miOpen water swim	Jun 13, 20277:00 AM	$299$309 after Dec 2, 2026	–
OLYMPIC Triathlon	Olympic TriathlonSwim 1 mi · Bike 23 mi · Run 5 miOpen water swim	Jun 13, 20277:00 AM	$299$309 after Dec 2, 2026	–
OLYMPIC Triathlon Relay	Olympic TriathlonSwim 1 mi · Bike 23 mi · Run 5 miRelay or teamOpen water swim	Jun 13, 20277:00 AM	$359$369 after Dec 2, 2026	–
SPRINT Aquabike	AquabikeSwim 563 m · Bike 12 miOpen water swim	Jun 13, 20277:00 AM	$279$289 after Dec 2, 2026	–
SPRINT Triathlon	Sprint TriathlonSwim 563 m · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim	Jun 13, 20277:00 AM	$279$289 after Dec 2, 2026	–
SPRINT Triathlon Relay	Sprint TriathlonSwim 563 m · Bike 12 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim	Jun 13, 20277:00 AM	$339$349 after Dec 2, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The Aquabike fee goes up to $289 on Dec 2, 2026.

Water temperature and wetsuits at Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Holloway Escape the Cape Triathlon

Around June 13, the water at NOAA's Cape May station typically runs about 69°F (68 to 71°F across 2016 to 2025). Wetsuits were legal every year at this date.

Measured by the NOAA tide station nearest the race's listed location, about 3.4 km away; open beaches and sheltered bays nearby can differ by a few degrees. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Open Water Classic: $169 until Dec 1, then $175 until Jan 5, then $179 until Feb 2, then $185 until Mar 2, then $189 until Apr 6, then $199 until May 4, then $209 until Jun 12.
OLYMPIC Aquabike and OLYMPIC Triathlon: $299 until Dec 1, then $309 until Jan 5, then $319 until Feb 2, then $329 until Mar 2, then $339 until Apr 6, then $349 until May 4, then $359 until Jun 5, then $369 until Jun 12.
OLYMPIC Triathlon Relay: $359 until Dec 1, then $369 until Jan 5, then $379 until Feb 2, then $389 until Mar 2, then $399 until Apr 6, then $409 until May 4, then $415 until Jun 5, then $419 until Jun 12.
SPRINT Aquabike and SPRINT Triathlon: $279 until Dec 1, then $289 until Jan 5, then $299 until Feb 2, then $309 until Mar 2, then $319 until Apr 6, then $329 until May 4, then $339 until Jun 5, then $349 until Jun 12.

Online registration closes Jun 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:33 AM, and the OLYMPIC Aquabike starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Lower Township, NJ 08204

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Where Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Holloway Escape the Cape Triathlon ranks

No. 46 of 50 on Coldest triathlon swims

National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.

Typical race-day weather

Around June 13 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 64°F and hot years reach 77°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Lower Township, NJ 08204Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 30 feet
Included with entry: Event Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike, 1 Mile
Editions: 2027 (Jun 13, 2027), 2026 (Jun 7, 2026), 2025 (Jun 8, 2025), 2024 (Jun 1, 2024), 2023 (Jun 10, 2023), 2022 (Jun 12, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Holloway Escape the Cape Triathlon?: Sunday, June 13, 2027, starting at 6:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $279 before processing fees, and rises to $289 on Dec 2, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Jun 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Do athletes get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?: Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike, 1 Mile.
Where does it start?: Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Lower Township, NJ 08204.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on delmosports.com; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

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!

SPRINT DISTANCE:

Triathlon

Aquabike

Relay

OLYMPIC DISTANCE:

Triathlon

Aquabike

Relay

1 Mile Open Water Swim

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

Custom Finisher Medal