Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K

529 S. Front Street, New Bern NC

Saturday, December 6th, 2025

🎉 Event Overview

Race Experience: Join us and experience the new Trail to Tryon Holiday Half on our new date of December 6.
Holiday Ambiance: Offers a great run experience coupled with all the holiday beauty New Bern has to offer.
Distance Options: Pick your distance between a half Marathon, 10K, or 5K.
Final Run: Strategically placed on the calendar to be your final run/walk of the year, make it a weekend and celebrate with us.

Event Type: This is a road event as the name "Trail to Tryon" is just a reference to the history of New Bern as Tryon Palace was colonial North Carolina’s first official center of government.
Course Highlights: The courses will take you through New Bern’s charming downtown district, iconic waterfront parks, and beautiful residential neighborhoods.
Start/Finish Location: Located on the south side of the beautiful Tryon Palace next to the Trent River.
Post-Race Ceremony: The post-race ceremony in the Bates Commons will include vendors and a festive feel to celebrate with friends and family.

Finisher Medals: All finishers will receive medals and age group awards distributed in all three event distances.
Family Involvement: All three race distances use the same start and finish location making it easy for family and friends to enjoy together.
Local Festivities: Plan to stay the night or weekend and take in the holiday festivities and eclectic food and music scenes New Bern offers.
Final Season Event: Plan to finish your race season with a stop in New Bern for the Holiday Half, 10K and 5K on December 6.

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