The Dukes Holiday Half Marathon -10K -and 5K Race Fest

Bridgewater, New Jersey, on Labor Day: a compact field of about 60 runners gathers for a flat, measured loop. This is CityTri's no-fuss half marathon, heavy on timing precision and light on ceremony. You pick up your bib 30 minutes before the start, then head out on a road course with timing mats at the U-turns and at the start — so every time you pass, your split goes live online for friends to follow.

The course itself is runner-friendly. Water stations appear every 1.5 miles with water, gels, and sports drink, and the flat profile keeps attention on effort rather than elevation. A typical winner crosses in around 1:35, though the field is inclusive enough that the back of the pack gets the same live tracking and attention.

At the finish, there's a commemorative medal, a high-quality technical shirt, and free photos and video on the results page. It's a tidy, well-run Labor Day tune-up that proves a small race can still feel professionally timed.