Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K
Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K is a running race on December 5, 2026 in New Bern, NC, with entry fees from $30 to $65.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$65
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us and experience the new Trail to Tryon Holiday Half on our new date of December 5. Our new date offers a great run experience coupled with all the holiday beauty New Bern has to offer. Pick your distance between a half Marathon, 10K, or 5K. Strategically placed on the calendar to be your final run/walk of the year, make it a weekend and celebrate with us.
Please note, this is a road event as the name "Trail to Tryon" is just a reference to the history of New Bern as Tryon Palace was colonial North Carolina’s first official center of government. The courses will take you through New Bern’s charming downtown district, iconic waterfront parks, and beautiful residential neighborhoods. The start and finish is located on the south side the the beautiful Tryon Palace next to the Trent River. The post-race ceremony in the Bates Commons will include vendors and a festive feel to celebrate with friends and family. All finishers will receive medals and age group awards distributed in all three event distances.
All three race distances use the same start and finish location making it easy for family and friends to enjoy together. Plan to stay the night or weekend and take in the holiday festivities and eclectic food and music scenes New Bern offers.
Plan to finish your race season with a stop in New Bern for the Holiday Half, 10K and 5K on December 5.
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
61°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Bern Craven Co Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Bern, NC
Population
31,563
as of 2023
City Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
EWN
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 111 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
135
Days to train
- Race
- Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K
Dec 5, 2026