The Duke’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Race Fest 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Bridgewater, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $50
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 6, 20269:30 AM | $75 | – |
| 10K Race | 10K | Dec 6, 20269:40 AM | $65 | – |
| 5k Race | 5K | Dec 6, 20269:45 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $75 until Dec 5.
- 10K Race: $65 until Dec 5.
- 5k Race: $50 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $75, entry is about 67 percent above a typical half marathon in New Jersey, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in New Jersey runs 2:07:25, about 9:43 a mile, based on 24 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:14:48 and men in 1:59:07.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:07 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 110 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
191 Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 6 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 26% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 57°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 191 Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 110 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is The Duke’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Race Fest?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $75, entry is about 67 percent above a typical half marathon in New Jersey, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 191 Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
This course takes you through the natural beauty of a 343 acre park and the Raritan River Greenway. Flat and fast, tree lined and shaded, along the shore of the picturesque Raritan River, and next to the fields where the community comes to picnic and play, a perfect setting for fan support throughout.
Join us for this inaugural event that so many are excited to be part of as you run 13.1 miles, 10K, or 5K in beautiful Duke Island Park to kick off your winter running season.
Location: Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, N.J.
Reference Address:
191 Old York Rd., Bridgewater, N.J. 08807