42nd Annual Central Park Duathlon/Team Boat Relay 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 4:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- New York, New York
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer 1 for 1 | – | Oct 4, 20264:30 AM | Free | – |
| Bike Marshal/Free Race | – | Oct 4, 20266:00 AM | Free | – |
| Duathlon | Duathlon | Oct 4, 20267:00 AM | $120 | 150 |
| Row Boat Relay (2-person team) | DuathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Oct 4, 20267:00 AM | $170 | – |
| Team Relay Duathlon | DuathlonRun 2.1 mi · Bike 10 mi · Run 2.1 miRelay or team | Oct 4, 20267:00 AM | $155 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Volunteer 1 for 1: Free until Oct 1.
- Bike Marshal/Free Race: Free until Oct 3.
- Duathlon: $120 until Oct 2.
- Row Boat Relay (2-person team): $170 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the Volunteer 1 for 1 starts at 4:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
72 E 72nd ST, New York, NY 10021, New York, NY 10021
- Directions to the start
- Bike Map (nytri.org)
- Boat Map (nytri.org)
- Run Map (nytri.org)
- Transition Map (nytri.org)
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2024 results
All results (4 years)Duathlon (Individual)
Row Boat Relay (2-person team)
Aggregated from official results for 42nd Annual Central Park Duathlon/Team Boat Relay. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 42nd Annual Central Park Duathlon/Team Boat Relay?
At the 2024 Duathlon (Individual), the fastest tenth finished in 1:02:31 or better, the top quarter in 1:09:04, and half the field in 1:16:21; the last tenth came in after 1:35:49.
At the 2024 Row Boat Relay (2-person team), the fastest tenth finished in 1:14:35 or better, the top quarter in 1:17:56, and half the field in 1:23:59; the last tenth came in after 1:43:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:17:27 | 1:05:39 |
| 30-39 | 1:08:25 | 57:25 |
| 40-49 | 1:21:20 | 1:05:24 |
| 50-59 | 1:22:35 | 1:13:11 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Finishers by year
Up 96 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
42nd Annual Central Park Duathlon/Team Boat Relay Duathlon year by year
From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 73 to 102 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:23:50 to 1:16:21.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102 (+7%) | 1:16:21 | under 1:02:31 | 55:54 |
| 2023 | 95 (+23%) | 1:27:46 | under 1:04:54 | 53:21 |
| 2022 | 77 (+5%) | 1:16:20 | under 1:00:29 | 52:30 |
| 2021 | 73 | 1:23:50 | under 1:06:18 | 59:07 |
From each year's official results for the Duathlon; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 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
- 72 E 72nd ST, New York, NY 10021, New York, NY 10021Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T Shirt; T-Shirt; T shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Duathlon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 8, 2023), 2022 (Oct 9, 2022), 2021 (Oct 3, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 42nd Annual Central Park Duathlon/Team Boat Relay?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 4:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Duathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 102 athletes finished the Duathlon (Individual); the median finish was 1:16:21 and the winner finished in 55:54.
- Where does it start?
- 72 E 72nd ST, New York, NY 10021, New York, NY 10021.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on nytri.org; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Race Start Time and Location:
How would you like to row boat in your Duathlon in Central Park on 10/4? Once again, we are extremely excited to bring you the most unique race in NYC, our 42nd Annual Central Park Solo Duathlon and Team Boat Relay on 10/4! Not only will you get to run and bike across iconic Central Park, but with a teammate you’ll each row a boat through the Lake — passing Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge & more ! We’d like to thank the Central Park Boat House as well as the Central Park Conservatory for making the Boat Relay Race possible.