Central Park Duathlon/Team Boat Relay 2026

The Central Park Duathlon/Team Boat Relay is a New York City race featuring a unique Central Park combination: run, bike, and, for the boat relay teams, row on the Lake. The available options include a solo duathlon, a two-person Row Boat Relay, a Team Relay Duathlon, and a volunteer entry. This is an annual race, now in its fourth decade. The course utilizes Central Park for the running and biking segments, then sends boat relay teammates onto the Lake in rowboats. This rowing section passes Bethesda Fountain and Bow Bridge, lending the race a distinct Central Park character instead of a typical road-race layout. The Central Park Boat House and Central Park Conservancy facilitate the boat portion, and the format attracts participants seeking a more playful and unconventional alternative to a standard duathlon.