

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
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
Atmosphere
Course
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
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
Quality Score
Solid Pick426 years running
~55 finishers a year
shrinking
4% returning runners
5 timing sources · 7 photos
no finisher data yet
winner 1:24:28
typical high 43°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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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