Trail to Tryon Holiday Half

🎉 Event Overview

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

🚦 Race Details

• 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.
• Route: The race starts at the gates of Tryon Palace and continues through New Bern’s charming downtown district, iconic waterfront parks, and beautiful residential neighborhoods.
• Finish Line: The race ends at the NC History Center, where the post-race ceremony will include a waterfront celebration.
• Celebration: The post-race celebration offers fun-filled events for all ages.

🥇 Finish Line Festivities

• Same Location: All three race distances use the same start and finish locations, making it easy for family and friends to enjoy together.
• Time: A finish line celebration for all participants will be held at Bate Commons (Behind the History Center) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Food and Drink: Food, soft drinks, and beer will be served and awards given to the top three male and female times in each age category.
• Local Events: Plan to stay for the night and take in the holiday parade and some of the eclectic food and music scenes New Bern offers.

🎊 Join Us!

See what all the buzz is about and join us on December 6. For more information and to register, visit Trail to Tryon Holiday Half.