42nd Annual Central Park Duathlon/Team Boat Relay 2026

The Central Park Duathlon/Team Boat Relay is a fall race in New York City. It begins at the Central Park Boathouse parking lot, located at 72 East 72nd Street. The primary duathlon consists of running and biking within Central Park, with course options of 3.5 km, 9.7 km, and 19.3 km. The series also features a two-person Row Boat Relay, a Team Relay Duathlon, and a Volunteer 1 for 1 option. The unique aspect is the boat leg: relay participants row across the Lake in Central Park. This rowing segment passes Bethesda Fountain and Bow Bridge, incorporating areas of the park not typically used in run-bike events. Now in its 42nd year, this race offers a long history for a small, distinctive Central Park event.