New York City Duathlon
- Date Sun 24th August 2025
- Time 5:30AM EDT
- Location New York, New York
- Price Free - $91.10
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism and camaraderie at the 41st annual New York City Duathlon, taking place on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in the breathtaking Central Park! This iconic event kicks off at 7:30 AM, starting from the Central Park Boat House parking lot, where participants will dive into an action-packed race designed for both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic beginners.
Competitors will tackle a challenging yet scenic course featuring two runs of 2.2 miles each and a thrilling 10-mile bike ride. The run consists of two out-and-back segments along the park's picturesque east side, with a slight incline at Cat Hill to test your stamina. For the cycling portion, you'll navigate two loops around the stunning Central Park drive, showcasing the park's vibrant summer beauty. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to experience the thrill of racing in one of the world's most famous urban parks! Whether you’re participating or cheering from the sidelines, the New York City Duathlon promises an unforgettable day filled with energy, excitement, and community spirit.
Competitors will tackle a challenging yet scenic course featuring two runs of 2.2 miles each and a thrilling 10-mile bike ride. The run consists of two out-and-back segments along the park's picturesque east side, with a slight incline at Cat Hill to test your stamina. For the cycling portion, you'll navigate two loops around the stunning Central Park drive, showcasing the park's vibrant summer beauty. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to experience the thrill of racing in one of the world's most famous urban parks! Whether you’re participating or cheering from the sidelines, the New York City Duathlon promises an unforgettable day filled with energy, excitement, and community spirit.
Organiser's Description
RACE START TIME AND LOCATION:
We started our 2025 season in March in the beautiful Central Park. On August 24, we are back the second time at the worlds most iconic city parks, Central Park, for our 41st annual New York City Duathlon. The park is always gorgeous this time of year with trees and flowers in full summer bloom!
Here is what you can expect on race day. At 7:30 am the race will start by the Central Park Boat House parking lot which will also serve as your Transition area. Both Run #1 and #2 are 2.2 miles each, an out/back format. Youll run along the east side and making a turn around point by the 96th street Margret L Kempner Playground (right after the crosswalk). No significant elevation gain other than at the beginning you have to run up Cat Hill.
The bike route consists of riding 2 loops around the entire Central Park drive. As a result of the current construction in the Harlem section of the park, Harlem Hill, we are skipping it. Instead, riders would loop around and to the west side through the 102nd st Traverse/Crossing and making a left turn. Effectively, you are riding 5 miles per loop, 10 miles in total. The total elevation gain is about 250ft per loop. Is still a challenging course for most athletes. The park is still open to the public and the course marshals may not flag you since they wont know if you are racing. They will assume you are heading down to the Harlem Hill. If you see the marshals standing there, you know you have to make a left turn.
Remember to read our Race FAQs if you havent done so.
NEW YORK CITY DUATHLON DISTANCE:
Run distance is 2.2 miles.
Bike distance is 10 miles (2 loops).
Run distance is 2.2 miles.
VOLUNTEERS:
You are needed from 6:00 am to 11 am. Our races start at 7:30am unless stated the otherwise. Once you arrived, report to our Race Directors (George or Hunter). They will go over your race duty as well as where you need to be. Dont leave until the race is finished. You have to sign out to earn your race credit for your next race.
_The New York City Duathlon is not USAT certified or sanctioned. USAT racing license isnt required to compete in our race._
We started our 2025 season in March in the beautiful Central Park. On August 24, we are back the second time at the worlds most iconic city parks, Central Park, for our 41st annual New York City Duathlon. The park is always gorgeous this time of year with trees and flowers in full summer bloom!
Here is what you can expect on race day. At 7:30 am the race will start by the Central Park Boat House parking lot which will also serve as your Transition area. Both Run #1 and #2 are 2.2 miles each, an out/back format. Youll run along the east side and making a turn around point by the 96th street Margret L Kempner Playground (right after the crosswalk). No significant elevation gain other than at the beginning you have to run up Cat Hill.
The bike route consists of riding 2 loops around the entire Central Park drive. As a result of the current construction in the Harlem section of the park, Harlem Hill, we are skipping it. Instead, riders would loop around and to the west side through the 102nd st Traverse/Crossing and making a left turn. Effectively, you are riding 5 miles per loop, 10 miles in total. The total elevation gain is about 250ft per loop. Is still a challenging course for most athletes. The park is still open to the public and the course marshals may not flag you since they wont know if you are racing. They will assume you are heading down to the Harlem Hill. If you see the marshals standing there, you know you have to make a left turn.
Remember to read our Race FAQs if you havent done so.
NEW YORK CITY DUATHLON DISTANCE:
Run distance is 2.2 miles.
Bike distance is 10 miles (2 loops).
Run distance is 2.2 miles.
VOLUNTEERS:
You are needed from 6:00 am to 11 am. Our races start at 7:30am unless stated the otherwise. Once you arrived, report to our Race Directors (George or Hunter). They will go over your race duty as well as where you need to be. Dont leave until the race is finished. You have to sign out to earn your race credit for your next race.
_The New York City Duathlon is not USAT certified or sanctioned. USAT racing license isnt required to compete in our race._
Races
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Duathlon
Incl. $6.10 Fee & NYTRI Water Bottle
Sun 24th August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$91.10
OPENS 24 APR2.2 mile Run, 10 mile Bike, 2.2 mile Run -
Volunteer 1 for 1
Incl. NYTRI Water Bottle
Sun 24th August 2025 (5:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 24 APRVolunteers must check in at 5:30 am.
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