The New Year’s Double was a tradition for me three years in a row until I got food poisoning at a local restaurant and ran 4 races in two days sick as a dog. But, the race itself is wonderful!

Events: 5k, half marathon and marathon on NY Eve and on NY Day. You can run a combination of any or if you’re really feeling ambitious, you can run 2 5ks and 2 marathons in two days. I did this in 2015-2016.

Expo: There is a packet pickup only in the middle of the park where the races are held.

Lodging: lots of hotels close by.

Shirts: Technical Long Sleeve and Short sleeve (one for each day). Design is based on the theme of the medal that year. I especially liked 2015 with the tattoo designs on them.

Medals: Beautiful finisher medal for each event. If you do a combination of events you get a challenge plate. All the medals will fit onto that plate. My only negative is that the half marathon and marathon get the exact same medal and challenge plate.

Age Group Awards: Pretty champagne flutes with race logo. You must pick up your award during the event. They will not mail them to you.

Course: 4 loops on a mostly concrete path through Celebration Park. Some beautiful trees in the middle, but basically not a lot of scenery.

Time limits: I believe they have very generous time limits. Lots of Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics and walkers.

Free Race Pics

Nice Finisher Certificates

Organization: This race series runs like a well oiled machine. Kudos to Libby, the RD!