Join us at Mt. Holiday on Sunday, November 2 for the NYC Marathon Watch & Prediction Run Party — a high-energy morning of running, cheering, eating, and winning! Kick things off with a fun and challenging 5K Prediction Run on Mt. Holiday’s hilly trails — no phones or watches allowed. The twist? Whoever finishes closest to their predicted time takes home the prize.
Then head inside the Mt. Holiday Lodge to fuel up at our brunch buffet, sip on mimosas or our signature “Prediction Cocktail,” and watch the NYC Marathon live on multiple screens. Make your best guesses on marathon outcomes for chances to win great prizes — including New Balance gear, local race entries, and even Mt. Holiday season passes. It’s a celebration of the running community you won’t want to miss!
What's included
Prediction Run – 5K Trail Edition
Scenic and hilly 5K trail run on Mt. Holiday’s trails
No phones or watches allowed – just your gut!
Submit your predicted finish time before the race
The winner isn’t the fastest — it’s whoever finishes closest to their prediction
Prizes for the Top 3 Predictors!
NYC Marathon Watch Party
Watch the 2025 New York City Marathon live on multiple screens
Held inside the cozy Mt. Holiday Lodge
Enjoy food, drinks, and the company of fellow running fans
Cheer on the world's top runners and American elites
Marathon Prediction Contest
Make your best guesses when you arrive:
Who will win the race?
Who will be the top American?
What will the winning time be?
Prizes awarded throughout the morning, including:
New Balance Shoes
Official NYC Marathon Hats
Local Race Entries
A Mt. Holiday Season Pass
A Mt. Holiday Group Tubing Pass
Brunch & Bar
Brunch Buffet by the T-Bar & Grill (Mt. Holiday’s year-round restaurant and beer garden)
Cash Bar featuring:
Mimosas
Bloody Marys
The “NYC Prediction Cocktail” (name coming soon)
Itinerary
Timeframe:
• 7:00 AM – 5K Prediction Run on Mt. Holiday Trails
• 8:30 AM – NYC Marathon Women’s Start & Brunch
• Event ends around noon, following the elite marathon finish
Highlights
Celebrate the spirit of running with a one-of-a-kind morning at Mt. Holiday! The NYC Marathon Watch & Prediction Run Party combines a fun, no-tech 5K trail run with an interactive marathon viewing experience, complete with great food, drinks, and prizes. Whether you're racing your instincts in the Prediction Run, cheering on the world’s best athletes, or testing your marathon knowledge for a chance to win New Balance gear and Mt. Holiday swag — this event brings together the local running community for a fun, festive, and unforgettable end to the season.