DENFIT Winter Soldier 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cape Vincent, New York
- Entry fee
- From $60 · goes up to $70 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENFIT Winter Soldier 10k | 10K | Feb 27, 20278:00 AM | $60$70 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| DENFIT Winter Soldier Full Marathon | Marathon | Feb 27, 20278:00 AM | $90$100 after Jan 1, 2027 | 100 |
| DENFIT Winter Soldier Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 27, 20278:00 AM | $70$75 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $70 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- DENFIT Winter Soldier 10k: $60 until Dec 31, then $70 until Feb 26.
- DENFIT Winter Soldier Full Marathon: $90 until Dec 31, then $100 until Feb 12.
- DENFIT Winter Soldier Half Marathon: $70 until Dec 31, then $75 until Feb 26.
Online registration closes Feb 26, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $90, entry is about 28 percent below a typical marathon in New York, which costs $124.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in New York runs 4:10:53, about 9:34 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:25:37 and men in 3:59:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 AM, and the DENFIT Winter Soldier 10k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 280 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
602 S James, Cape Vincent, NY 13618
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)DENFIT Winter Soldier Full Marathon
DENFIT Winter Soldier 10k
DENFIT Winter Soldier Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for DENFIT Winter Soldier. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at DENFIT Winter Soldier?
At the 2026 DENFIT Winter Soldier Full Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 3:29:53 or better, the top quarter in 4:05:31, and half the field in 4:54:45; the last tenth came in after 6:13:28.
At the 2026 DENFIT Winter Soldier 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 53:24 or better, the top quarter in 56:41, and half the field in 1:03:58; the last tenth came in after 1:16:28.
At the 2026 DENFIT Winter Soldier Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:49:14 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:05, and half the field in 2:15:18; the last tenth came in after 2:49:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 5:12:53 | 3:27:44 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 3:51:28 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 4:00:55 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 3:35:57 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 419 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
DENFIT Winter Soldier Marathon year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 10 to 79 finishers, and the median time dropped from 5:10:28 to 4:54:45.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 79 (+25%) | 4:54:45 | under 3:29:53 | 2:58:33 |
| 2025 | 63 (+103%) | 4:38:32 | under 3:55:23 | 3:25:46 |
| 2024 | 31 (+210%) | 5:18:13 | under 4:25:28 | 3:15:08 |
| 2023 | 10 | 5:10:28 | under 4:00:40 | 3:55:35 |
From each year's official results for the Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most US marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 marathon field finished under 4:05:31, against 3:52:43 in a typical US marathon, so times here run 6 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 27 the day usually runs from 20°F at dawn to 36°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 7°F and hot years reach 45°F.
Based on 76 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
- 602 S James, Cape Vincent, NY 13618Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 280 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 27, 2027), 2026 (Feb 28, 2026), 2025 (Feb 22, 2025), 2024 (Feb 24, 2024), 2023 (Feb 25, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is DENFIT Winter Soldier?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 26, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $90, entry is about 28 percent below a typical marathon in New York, which costs $124.50 right now.
- Do runners 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 79 runners finished the DENFIT Winter Soldier Full Marathon; the median finish was 4:54:45 and the winner ran 2:58:33.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 marathon field finished under 4:05:31, against 3:52:43 in a typical US marathon, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 602 S James, Cape Vincent, NY 13618.
From the organizers
THE WINTER SOLDIER
Registration for the DENFIT Winter Soldier is now live.
Test your mettle against the elements as you run along the icy St. Lawrence!
Cape Vincent Recreation Park
602 S James St
Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Choose between 10k - Half Marathon - Full Marathon. The course is a flat fast out-and-back from Rec Park to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse. The 10k is a single lap (with a slightly modified route), Half Marathon is two laps, and Full Marathon is four laps.
Runners will have access to HOT shower facilities and plenty of room to spread out within Rec Park building.