In-Person D&L Heritage Half Marathon AND Virtual D&L Trail Challenge
D&L’s 2021 Dynamic Duo!
We are thrilled to report that the in-person D&L Heritage Half Marathon is on! With optimism, we look forward to a cool November half marathon on the D&L Trail, together again in person on Sunday, November 7, to celebrate 10 years of this tradition and top D&L fundraiser.
Also, back by popular demand is the virtual D&L Trail Challenge that we initiated last year, offered again this year in addition to the in-person race. The virtual challenge will be held on October 1 through 31, so you can use it to “gear up” for the in-person race. You can register for one or both.
To encourage you to sign up for both events, we’ll give you $10 off! Once you register online for one event, you’ll receive a $10 off coupon code for the other. Plus, you’ll increase your support for Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor that runners, walkers, and cyclists enjoy all year long.
For your lowest rate, register for one or both of these events NOW, before the July 16 price increase!
In-Person D&L Heritage Half Marathon
The race committee is hard at work developing ways to host a fun and safe race. The health of participants, volunteers, and the D&L community will always be our top priority.
To minimize crowding, we will not be offering an indoor meal for our 2021 Half Marathon. We are working on other delicious options to refuel you after the race.
We will continue to provide bus transportation for participants from the finish line back to their cars at the starting line. However, if possible, we encourage you to coordinate with other participants, friends, and/or family for drop-off and pick up to limit contact on the buses.
Despite the challenges that we’ve all been through, we plan to make our 10th Annual D&L Heritage Half Marathon our BEST ever. Our half marathon is a fitting tribute to our history on the trails, and to our health and solidarity today.
Watch for updates in the coming months as we continue to identify race options as the situation evolves. You can keep up with us and our plans online here, or on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/DLHeritageHalf.
More information and link to register is in the menu above.
D&L COVID Precautions and Guidelines – click here for a PDF with more information
- Participants are highly encouraged to be vaccinated, or have received a negative COVID test within the past 72 hours.
- Participants are not required to wear masks while outside or during the race, although it is welcomed. Masks are required while indoors, and on any D&L transportation vehicles (extra masks will be provided if necessary).
- We highly encourage participants to pick up their registration packets on Saturday, November 6th, the day before the race.
- Building occupation will be controlled and limited to support social distancing.
- Social distancing areas will be marked and maintained.
- Indoor bathroom facilities will be closed; outdoor facilities will be provided.
- The starting line will be spread out to allow for more distancing. (Chip times will be used for results.)
- Awards will be given near the finish line and available shortly after you finish; there will be no awards ceremony.
- Food will be outdoors and provided as grab and go; participants are welcome to eat outside or take it with them.
- If you are sick, or feel unwell, please do not attend. You can always defer your participation until next year.
- ALWAYS assess your own health and personal risk level.
- STAY HOME if you have experienced any of the following in the 2 weeks leading up to the event:
- Sickness or any COVID-19 symptoms (cough, headache, fever, sore throat, or loss of taste/smell)
Virtual D&L Trail Challenge
The virtual D&L Trail Challenge encourages runners and walkers to log 13.1 miles, and cyclists to log 26.2 miles, each week during the month of October. A virtual leaderboard and Facebook groups will help you to stay motivated. For those doing the in-person D&L Half Marathon on November 7, the virtual challenge can complement your training. Or enjoy the Challenge on its own.
More details available by clicking Trail Challenge in the menu above or CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION PAGE.
In the event that government or public health officials prohibit us from holding the in-person D&L Heritage Half Marathon, you will have the opportunity to select from three options:
- Participate in the virtual 2021 D&L Trail Challenge instead
- Donate your registration fee to the D&L National Heritage Corridor, which supports beautiful trails enjoyed year-round by residents and visitors
- Defer your registration to the 2022 in-person race
