March Classic Duathlon

MAR

22

2026

The 39th Annual March Classic Duathlon returns to Central Park for its first event of the 2026 season. This classic run-bike-run event features a 2.2-mile run, a 12-mile bike ride on park loops, and another 2.2-mile run. It also offers team relay and volunteer participation options.

Sun 22 Mar 2026

New York, New York

Registration

Run 1 Run 2 Bike

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Event Overview

The 39th Annual March Classic Duathlon will take place on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in New York's Central Park. The event is the first race of the 2026 season for the organizer.

Event Format and Distances

The event offers three participation options: a standard Duathlon, a Team Relay Duathlon, and a Volunteer 1 for 1 opportunity. The duathlon follows a run-bike-run format. The specific distances are:

Run distance: 2.2 miles (each leg).
Bike distance: 12 miles (2 loops of Central Park Drive).

Course Details

The race starts and finishes by the Central Park Boat House parking lot. Both run legs follow an out-and-back format on Central Park Drive, turning around near the 96th Street Playground. The bike course consists of two full loops on Central Park Drive. The park will remain open to the public during the event, with course marshals present. The race is not USAT certified or sanctioned; a USAT racing license is not required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Run 1

Run 2

Bike