Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- Trader Construction Half Marathon · CarolinaEast 10K · Chad Sittig Agency 5K
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
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.
Race Location
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.
180
Days to train
- Race
- Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K
- Date
- December 5, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K?
- Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K is a running race held in New Bern, North Carolina on December 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in New Bern, North Carolina at 529 S. Front Street, New Bern, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K
Dec 5, 2026