NYRR Van Cortlandt Park Cross Country #2

NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.

• The race will operate under Safety Procedures at NYRR Races guidelines.
• We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Runners can register as woman, man, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
• If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please reach out to our Runner Services team for assistance. Be sure to include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.
• As part of our mission to help and inspire people through running, New York Road Runners offers annually a limited number of complimentary race entries- including to the TCS New York City Marathon- through Race Free. Learn more and check back in September for the 2024 application timeline.

Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates: 

• Monday, September 18, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Tuesday, September 19, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 20, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, September 21, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, September 22, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, September 23, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 
• Sunday, September 24, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 
• Monday, September 25, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, September 26, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 27, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, September 28, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, September 29, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, September 30, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.  

Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the RUNCENTER to avoid race day lines. 

On race day, number pickup will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located near the Tortoise and Hare statue, just beyond the event's finish line).

Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account. 

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Training with Coaching Lab by Runcoach will change how you think about your training. The knowledge of expert coaches guiding you along the way will get you to the start line feeling confident and healthy. Whether this is your first race or you're an experienced runner, Coaching Lab by Runcoach has your back.

Bag check will be available beginning at 7:30 am at Race-Day Central (located near the Tortoise and Hare statue, just beyond the event's finish line).

Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed.

NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.

Start Location

Full Course Map

Runners will start on the Parade Ground, a wide field bordering Broadway, and head south. Turn left/east to pass the Van Cortlandt Mansion along the southern edge of the Parade Ground, then left/north again to enter the woods at the Cow Path entrance. Runners will ascend the trail as they continue north. As the trail parallels the Henry Hudson Parkway, make the right turn toward the Back Hills. Make this complete loop, then head back toward the Parade Ground. The trail is mostly downhill and flat. Exit the woods with about three-quarters of a mile to go and continue to the finish along Broadway beyond the Tortoise and Hare statue.

After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.

Harry Murphy awards will be presented on site to the top-three finishers in the overall men, women, and non-binary divisions.

If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.