The Duke’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Race Fest
The Duke’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Race Fest is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Bridgewater, NJ, with entry fees from $50 to $75.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (100 days to go)
- Price
- $50–$75
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This course takes you through the natural beauty of a 343 acre park and the Raritan River Greenway. Flat and fast, tree lined and shaded, along the shore of the picturesque Raritan River, and next to the fields where the community comes to picnic and play, a perfect setting for fan support throughout.
Join us for this inaugural event that so many are excited to be part of as you run 13.1 miles, 10K, or 5K in beautiful Duke Island Park to kick off your winter running season.
Location: Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, N.J.
Reference Address:
191 Old York Rd., Bridgewater, N.J. 08807
Course: The courses follow the 3.35 mile loop in Duke Island Park. Half Marathoners run 4 loops, 10K runners run 2 loops, and 5K runners run one loop. Every loop will be timed in real-time. You will receive splits and a final time. MAP LINK
Water Stations: You will have 3 support stations on the loop providing you with water, Gatorade, and power gels.
Ammenities
- Technical T-shirt: male & female cut
- Die-Cast Medal with full-color ribbon (at least 3.5 inches)
- Free Images
- Personalized Finisher Video with splits and times (optional)
- Fresh Brooklyn bagels and spreads!
- Huge acrylic awards for Top 3 Overall in each Distance.
- Huge award medals for Top 3 in every age group
- Live chip timing.
- Live Tracking with Race Map.
AWARD MEDALS
Top 3 overall Male and Female
Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female 14- 19, 20-24 until 70 & older (Golden Runner)
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Post Race bagels, cream cheese spreads, organic jelly and peanut butter.
Website: https://www.citytrirace.com/home
Facebook event page LINK
- Race bib Pick-up: 8:00 - 8:45 AM (time may change due to weather)(official time announced on the week of the event)
- Bring picture I.D.
- You will receive a bib with a timing chip attached to it, on race day.
- Baggage Check-in: 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m
- Your bib will have a tear-off tag that you will pin to your personal bag.
- You need to show the matching bib to retrieve your bag from a secure area.
- Race Start: 9:00 AM (time may change due to weather)(official time announced on the week of the event)
- Preliminary Results will be posted LIVE.
- On RACE DAY, your friends and family can watch a digital representation of your progress while at home or on their phones at the race. Just share this link, https://www.citytrirace.com/liveracehttps://www.citytrirace.com/liverace, for them to open on the day of the race. No need for you to run with a phone.
- Follow us on YouTube to watch your finish in real time and after the race.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
46°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Somerville 4 Nw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bridgewater, NJ
City Elevation
98 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- The Duke’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Race Fest
- Date
- December 6, 2026
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Dec 6, 2026