The Duke's Holiday Half Marathon Race Fest
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The Dukes Holiday
The Dukes Holiday is scheduled for December 6, 2026 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The event offers three distances and uses multi-loop courses within the park and along the Raritan River Greenway.
Distances
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles, four loops around the park.
- 10K two loops of the park loop.
- 5K one loop from start to finish.
The course runs on the park's main road and a riverside path, with roughly three quarters of the route under trees. The terrain is described as flat with only minor inclines and runs beside the Raritan River through a forested section and open fields used by nearby communities.
Course support and logistics include marked intersections with yellow signs, three water stations per loop supplying water, Gatorade, and gels, and race day bib pickup only with a required check-in code. Bag check is available and portable toilets are provided near the start but are limited. Live tracking and live results are provided, with per-lap splits and final times posted on the results page. Free personalized photos and video are posted to each participant page after the race.
Every finisher receives a medal and a tech shirt. Overall winners receive plaques and the top three in each age group receive medals. Participants must sign required waivers and meet an age minimum of six years. Certain items and activities are prohibited on course, including strollers, bicycles, dogs, in-line skates, and skateboards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
