New York City Duathlon

AUG

23

2026

Tackle a classic run bike run format in the heart of Central Park. This 41st edition features a 2.2 mile run, a 12 mile bike ride on the park's drive, and a final 2.2 mile run. The event includes individual and team relay options.

Sun 23 Aug 2026

New York, New York

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Run Distance (leg 2) Run Distance (leg 1) Bike Distance

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Event Format

The New York City Duathlon features a run-bike-run format. The event includes a Duathlon, a Team Relay Duathlon, and a volunteer option.

Distances

Run: 2.2 miles (first leg).
Bike: 12 miles (two 6-mile loops).
Run: 2.2 miles (final leg).

Course Details

The event takes place in Central Park. The transition area and race start are at the Central Park Boat House parking lot. Both run legs follow an out-and-back course along the park's east side, turning around at the 96th street Margaret L. Kempner Playground. The run course includes Cat Hill at the start, with no other significant elevation gain. The bike course consists of two full loops on Central Park Drive, which includes Harlem Hill. The total elevation gain per bike loop is about 300 feet. Central Park remains open to the public during the event.

Other Information

The New York City Duathlon is not USAT certified or sanctioned, so a USAT racing license is not required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Run Distance (leg 2)

Run Distance (leg 1)

Bike Distance