New York

March Classic Duathlon

MAR
22
2026
The 39th Annual March Classic Duathlon returns to Central Park in March 2026. Participants tackle a 2.2-mile run, a 12-mile bike ride on a hilly two-loop course, and finish with another 2.2-mile run. The event includes individual, team relay, and volunteer registration options.
Sun 22 Mar 2026
New York, New York
Registration
Run 2.2 Miles (second Run... Run 2.2 Miles Bike 12 Miles

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Event Overview

The 39th Annual March Classic Duathlon is an event on March 22, 2026. It takes place in Central Park, New York, and is described as the organizer's first race of the 2026 season.

Events and Format

The event offers three participation types.

  • Duathlon: A standard duathlon open to participants aged 18 and older.
  • Team Relay Duathlon: An option for teams.
  • Volunteer 1 for 1: A volunteer registration option, with required hours from 4:30 am to 11 am.

Course Details

The race finishes by the Central Park Boat House parking lot. The duathlon follows a run-bike-run format.

Run Course The two run segments are identical, each measuring 2.2 miles. They follow an out-and-back format on Central Park Drive, turning around near the 96th Street Playground. The course features no significant elevation gain other than an initial hill known as the Cat’s Paw.

Bike Course The bike segment consists of two full loops around Central Park Drive, totaling 12 miles. Each loop has an elevation gain of about 250 feet. The park remains open to the public during the event, with course marshals stationed along the route.

Additional Information

The March Classic Duathlon is not certified or sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT), so a USAT racing license is not required to compete. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Run 2.2 Miles (second Run)
Run 2.2 Miles
Bike 12 Miles

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