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The Holiday Half Marathon!

The Holiday Half Marathon!

Brooklyn's Holiday Half Marathon offers a flat, fast loop with iconic city views, perfect for year-end PRs.

Race Date

Dec 20, 2026

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Solid Pick42

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K run
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
441

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Spectator SupportParty FinishWell SupportedGreat Medal

Course

Fast FlatScenic RouteWell Marked

The Experience

Wrap up your racing season with Trimara Sports' Holiday Half Marathon, a flat and fast course set along Brooklyn's Shore Road Promenade. This event, first run in 2013 and now in its 14th year, is designed for runners aiming to set personal bests, offering a rewarding finish just in time for the holidays.

The spectator-friendly, multi-loop course winds along the waterfront, providing breathtaking views of the Verrazano Bridge, Lower Manhattan, and the Statue of Liberty. With fluid stations approximately every mile, hydration is well-supported throughout the race. The course is designed to be easily navigable, ensuring no one gets lost on their journey to the finish line.

Runners will complete three 4.36-mile loops, culminating at the American Veterans Memorial Pier. Here, finishers can collect their medals and celebrate their accomplishments. The race is supported for up to 3 hours, accommodating a range of paces and providing a festive atmosphere to conclude the year's running endeavors.

Race-provided description

Wrap up the 2026 racing season with this flat and fast course along the Shore Road Promenade in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn The Trimara Sports Holiday Half is the perfect for setting those PRs, just in time to give yourself the gift of running.  Run along some of the city’s most breathtaking views of the Verrazano Bridge, Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.   Bib pick up will be held exclusively on race day and will be from 6:30 until 7:30.  Please do not wait until the last minute so that we can be sure we start the race on time.  Come early, get your race day materials and have plenty of time for your pre race warm ups and routines.  Baggage check will be located adjacent to bib pickup.    The #HoildayHalf will be a spectator friendly multi-loop course along one of NYC’s finest waterfronts.  You will be completing three 4.36 mile loops of the Shore Road Promenade in Bay Ridge.  You will have fluid stations roughly every mile so there is plenty of opportunity to stay hydrated. The finish line will be back at the American Veterans Memorial Pier where you can collect your FINISHER MEDALS and bask in your accomplishments – It is impossible to get lost.  The course support will remain open for 3 hours.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, December 20, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

6901 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11209

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Urban, Lake River

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K run

Quality Score

Solid Pick42
Methodology
Heritage12/20

6 years running

Size9/15

~55 finishers a year

Momentum4/5

shrinking

Loyalty4/20

4% returning runners

Course & details8/15

5 timing sources · 7 photos

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:24:28

Weather2/10

typical high 43°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

29°

Afternoon (High)

43°

Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times

0.2"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 441 finishers actually crossed the line across 6 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

441

Median time

1:55:44

Latest turnout

36

States

2

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:003:30

Turnout by year

2018–2025

'18'19'21'23'24'25
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the The Holiday Half Marathon!?

The The Holiday Half Marathon! is held on Sunday, December 20, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the The Holiday Half Marathon! take place?

It takes place in Brooklyn, New York.

What distances does the The Holiday Half Marathon! offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K run.

Is the The Holiday Half Marathon! course flat and good for a PR?

The The Holiday Half Marathon! is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the The Holiday Half Marathon!?

HalfRuns has finish records for 441 runners who have completed the The Holiday Half Marathon!.

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