Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K

  • Date Sat 6th December 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location New Bern, North Carolina
  • Price $43.90 - $81.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate the holiday season at the Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K, and 5K! Taking place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the charming city of New Bern, Craven, this event promises a festive atmosphere and a fantastic running experience. Participants can choose their distance, whether it's the challenging half marathon, the invigorating 10K, or the fun-filled 5K, making it the perfect option for runners of all levels.

The courses will lead you through New Bern’s picturesque downtown, iconic waterfront parks, and beautiful residential neighborhoods, all while showcasing the city's holiday beauty. The start and finish line is conveniently located on the south side of the stunning Tryon Palace, adjacent to the scenic Trent River. After crossing the finish line, join us for a lively post-race celebration in Bates Commons, where vendors and festive cheer await. All finishers will receive medals, and there will be age group awards for each distance! Don’t miss this opportunity to wrap up your running year with joy and camaraderie. Plan your visit to New Bern for a weekend full of holiday festivities, delightful food, and incredible music!

Organiser's Description

Join us and experience the new Trail to Tryon Holiday Half on our new date of December 6. 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 Carolinas first official center of government. The courses will take you through New Berns 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 6.

Races

  • Trader Construction Half Marathon

    Incl. $6.00 Fee & Official Event Shirt

    Sat 6th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $81.00

  • CarolinaEast 10K

    Incl. $4.80 Fee & Official Event Shirt

    Sat 6th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $59.80

  • Chad Sittig Agency 5K

    Incl. $3.90 Fee & Official Event Shirt

    Sat 6th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $43.90

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Location

529 S. Front Street, New Bern, 28562, NC, United States

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