Conquer The Trail Race

Race Start Time and Location:

We are extremely excited to host our one and only triathlon in the all beautiful Palisades Park in New Jersey! This is our second year running the race as well as our interest in expanding more races outside of NYC. With a gorgeous view of the Hudson River, also known as the River Road, and the undulating Henry Hudson Dr, it makes for a very challenging and rewarding course in swimming, running, and biking. As this is an open water event in the Hudson River, the swim can sometimes be challenging and the water temperature may not be as warm in June. Wet suits are allowed but not required. Volunteers from the Hudson Kayak Club will be on duty to ensure a safe and successful swim for all triathletes.

Here is what you can expect on race day: Race start is 8:00 AM sharp at the transition area by the Alpine Marina’s Pavilion comfort station, at the end of the boat dock. Duathletes will start near the parking lot not too far from the transition area and running up the first hill near the entrance.

At the end of the 400 meter swim, Triathletes will head back to the Transition coming off the beach run off. Duathletes will turn around at the .7 miles mark on the Henry Hudson Dr and make their way back to the Transition. Both Triathletes and Duathletes will begin the 10 mile bike portion of the race.

The bike segment is on the Henry Hudson Dr and with your first hill leaving the parking lot. 5 miles out and turning around by the Dyckman Hill Rd, and 5 miles back to the transition. The total elevation gain is over 300ft+. Although there are no long climbs but enough punchy and short hills to force you to pace yourself carefully.

The final segment of the race is a 3 mile run for both Triathletes and Duathletes. You will start from the Transition area and running on the Henry Hudson Dr. Turn around at the 1.5 miles mark and making your way back to the finish by the Transition area, running through the finish flags.

Registration spots are limited to 150 participants. We had over 120 participants last year. Please do register early in case we reach our registration cap much sooner! As of today, 6/10, the race is SOLD OUT.

Alpine Marina Triathlon distance:

Swim distance is 400 meters.

Bike distance is 10 miles.

Run distance is 3 miles.

Alpine Marina Duathlon distance:

Run distance is 1.5 miles.

Bike distance is 10 miles.

Run distance is 3 miles.

Volunteers:

You are needed from 6 am to 11 am. Our races start at 8:00 am unless stated the otherwise. Once you arrived, report to our Race Directors (George or Hunter). They will go over your race duty as well as where you need to be. Don’t leave until the race is finished. You have to sign out to earn your race credit for your next race.

The Alpine Marina Triathlon/Duathlon is not USAT certified or sanctioned. USAT racing license isn’t required to compete in our race.

Date: Sunday, June 19th, 2026 at 8:00am

Join us for Tri the Park at Tarrytown’s Pierson Park, a youth triathlon designed for fun, challenge, and community spirit! Participants will compete in a POOL swim, followed by a closed bike loop and park run. Whether your athlete is tackling the long course or giving the short course a go, it’s a great way to race this summer.

The entire race should take athletes anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes as it is a beginner course, and each participant will receive a finisher’s medal!

Long Course: 100m swim, 2mi bike, 0.50mi run

Short Course: 50m swim, 1mi bike, 0.25mi run

Participants can compete in either distance race and must be between the ages of 6-16.

Register by noon on June 21st to guarantee your event T-shirt! After that, shirts will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Registration closes on July 12th.

Closter's Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K - 45th Annual & Jim O'Halloran Kids Fun Run

Now in its 45th year, the 5k and Fun Run events will be held on its traditional Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Both events will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The Closter 5k is the longest running, continuous 5k in the Northern Valley. We've got the prettiest course around!

Please note that this year's town celebration ("NOT" Labor Day celebration) is scheduled for 6 September. See the Closter Recreation Commission site for more info. This year's town celebration will not coincide with the 5K and Fun Run.

LOCATION - Memorial Park, Harrington Ave., Closter, NJ

SCHEDULE - September 6, 2026

• 8:00 am - Bib Pickup by basketball courts for those registered on line (Note: There will be limited same day registration, but online registration is preferred.)

• 9:00 am - Jim O’Halloran Kids Fun Run (12 & Under)

• 9:30 am - Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K Walk/Run Race Start

• 10:30 am - Awards

COURSE

• USATF Certified 5k Course: NJ24017JLW

• Mostly flat course around parks neighborhoods, and charming town center

• Timing & scoring by Rock Race Timing

• Multiple water stops

• Follow this link for the 5k course map: https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=5537

• The Fun Run distance is approximately 1k.

5K AWARDS

• Top three male and female finishers overall

• Five-year age groups: 10U to 80+ (10U, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, etc.)

• Runners receive the highest award for which they are eligible. No multiple awards are given.

• First three parent-child teams (Online sign up only. No day of team registration.)

• Fastest Closter resident-male & female

• Runners receive the highest award for which they are eligible only; no multiple awards are given.

AMENITIES

• Fun Run: T-shirt and Tyvek bib to the first 50 Fun Run registrants, trophies to the top five girls and top five boys, ribbons to all participants, and post-fun run refreshments.

• 5K: Moisture wicking T-shirt to first 225 registrants, B-tag electronic timing, awards as described above, and post-event refreshments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Early-bird pickup, 2pm - 5pm, Saturday 9/5/26 at Runners' House, River Vale, NJ

• Registration at Runners' House and on event-day will be $40.

• Email [email protected] if an accommodation is needed

• Shirts are not guaranteed to walk-up registrants.

• Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.

• We run rain or shine, but not if there is a lightning warning. Updated info on the race status due to dangerous lightning can be found by calling 201.750.9507 mailbox 6 on the day of the race IF the weather is questionable.

Social

• Remember to to use #Closter5k when posting your event photos!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClosterLaborDay5k

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closter5k/