The Holiday Half Marathon! - The Holiday Half Marathon
External Event
Distance
13.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Wrap up the 2026 racing season with this flat and fast course along the Shore Road Promenade in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn The Trimara Sports Holiday Half is the perfect for setting those PRs, just in time to give yourself the gift of running. Run along some of the city’s most breathtaking views of the Verrazano Bridge, Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. Bib pick up will be held exclusively on race day and will be from 6:30 until 7:30. Please do not wait until the last minute so that we can be sure we start the race on time. Come early, get your race day materials and have plenty of time for your pre race warm ups and routines. Baggage check will be located adjacent to bib pickup. The #HoildayHalf will be a spectator friendly multi-loop course along one of NYC’s finest waterfronts. You will be completing three 4.36 mile loops of the Shore Road Promenade in Bay Ridge. You will have fluid stations roughly every mile so there is plenty of opportunity to stay hydrated. The finish line will be back at the American Veterans Memorial Pier where you can collect your FINISHER MEDALS and bask in your accomplishments – It is impossible to get lost. The course support will remain open for 3 hours.
Typical conditions
For events around December 2026 in Brooklyn, NY, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Half marathon prep usually includes a weekly long run that builds toward 16–20 km, plus easy runs for recovery. Confirm packet pickup and start procedures on the official registration page.
Plan longer races for 2026Getting there
This event is listed in Brooklyn, NY, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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