The Duke’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Race Fest
- Date Sun 7th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Bridgewater, New Jersey
- Price $54.00 - $75.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating running experience at The Duke’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Race Fest on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in beautiful Bridgewater, Somerset! This inaugural event invites runners of all levels to enjoy a scenic course that winds through the stunning 343-acre Duke Island Park, offering breathtaking views of the Raritan River Greenway. Whether you’re tackling the full 13.1-mile half marathon, sprinting through the 10K, or enjoying a leisurely 5K, this flat and fast route is designed for both speed and enjoyment.
Participants can look forward to real-time chip timing, water stations stocked with refreshments, and a festive post-race celebration featuring delicious Brooklyn bagels. With awards for the top finishers in each distance and age group, as well as personalized finisher videos, this event promises to be both competitive and fun. Don’t miss out on this chance to kick off your winter running season in style—mark your calendars for December 7th and join the excitement at Duke Island Park!
Participants can look forward to real-time chip timing, water stations stocked with refreshments, and a festive post-race celebration featuring delicious Brooklyn bagels. With awards for the top finishers in each distance and age group, as well as personalized finisher videos, this event promises to be both competitive and fun. Don’t miss out on this chance to kick off your winter running season in style—mark your calendars for December 7th and join the excitement at Duke Island Park!
Organiser's Description
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 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2913450?units=miles]
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 [https://www.citytrirace.com/home]
FACEBOOK event page LINK [https://www.facebook.com/share/1TL3wnpM18/]
* 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 [https://m.youtube.com/@citytriruns5691/streams] to watch your finish in real time and after the race.
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 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2913450?units=miles]
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 [https://www.citytrirace.com/home]
FACEBOOK event page LINK [https://www.facebook.com/share/1TL3wnpM18/]
* 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 [https://m.youtube.com/@citytriruns5691/streams] to watch your finish in real time and after the race.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$75.20
Start time to be determined on the week of the event. If the weather forecast is for very low temperatures and/or rain the event start time will likely be set for the most convenient time for the runners. -
10K Race
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$64.60
OPENS 11 OCTStart time to be determined on the week of the event. If the weather forecast is for very low temperatures and/or rain the event start time will likely be set for the most convenient time for the runners. -
5k Race
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$54.00
OPENS 11 OCTStart time to be determined on the week of the event. If the weather forecast is for very low temperatures and/or rain the event start time will likely be set for the most convenient time for the runners.
The Duke’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Race Fest
