Rising New York Road Runners at the NYRR Van Cortlandt Park Cross Country #1 - Stage 1

Date

September 24, 2023
10:45 AM

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Location

Van Cortlandt Park
Distance

Various Distances
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#RisingNYRR

Youth
Youth Races – Stage 1
Cross Country
Non-Scored

About

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Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and join us at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on Sunday, September 24, where kids can hit the scenic trails for a fun cross country race! The Rising New York Road Runners at the NYRR Van Cortland Park Cross Country #1 is the first in a three-race series introducing youth athletes to the joy of cross country. The Rising New York Road Runners at the NYRR Van Cortlandt Park XC #2 is scheduled for Sunday October 1, and the Rising New York Road Runners at the NYRR Van Cortlandt Park XC #3 will close out the series on Sunday, November 19.

Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a New Balance lunch box.

Stage 1: Register on this page only for participants ages 2 to 11 that are new to running and physical activity, for non-competitive short dashes.
Stage 2: Visit the Stage 2 page to register participants ages 8 to 18 for an untimed non-competitive 1-mile run.
Stage 3: Visit the Stage 3 page to register participants ages 12 to 18 for a timed and competitive 1.5-mile race.

Unsure of the stage that’s right for your child? Read the Stages section below.

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Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth races and events.

NYRR Van Cortland Park Cross Country #1

For more information on the adult race, please visit the NYRR Van Cortland Park Cross Country #1 race page.

Why Run with Rising New York Road Runners?

Rising New York Road Runners events are designed to be fun, inclusive, and an opportunity for our youth to see what they are capable of. Registration for all Rising New York Road Runners events is completely free and made possible by the generosity of our community.

Pre-Race

Stages

The chart below is a guide to the stages available. Use the chart to determine the appropriate stage for your child. If you need help determining your child's stage, contact our Runner Services team.

Stage	Ages	Event Type	Register If...
1	2 to 11	Non-competitive Untimed shorter distances Fitness activities	Your child is new to physical activity or running, but likes playing games and being active.
2	8 to 18	Non-competitive Untimed medium distances Fitness activities	Your child likes running, but isn’t ready for a competitive event. Your child likes playing games and being active.
3	12 to 18	Competitive Timed longer distances Fitness activities	Your child is comfortable running a longer distance and racing other kids in a competitive setting.

Accessibility

Rising New York Road Runners strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. We welcome all young participants with disabilities, including but not limited to, participants that use wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and other mobility devices. To request reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email Arianna Moliere at amoliere@nyrr.org.

Notes on Registration

This race will operate under our 2023 Safety Procedures at NYRR Races guidelines.
We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Runners can register as girl, boy, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.

Race Number Pickup

Numbers (which include timing tags) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues) on the following dates: 

Monday, September 11, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 12, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 13, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 14, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 15, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 16, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 17, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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.

Parents and guardians of runners are encouraged to pick up race numbers at the NYRR RUNCENTER to avoid race-day lines.

On race day, number pickup will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located near the Tortoise and Hare statue in Van Cortlandt Park).

Souvenirs will only be distributed on race day.

Schedule of Events

Participants should report to the corrals 15 minutes before the start of their run. Staff will walk participants to the start line.

View the table below for a schedule of start times for each stage of the Rising New York Road Runners event. For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures.

Start Time	Stage	Distance
10:00 a.m.	Stage 3 – All Genders	1.5 Miles
10:20 a.m.	Stage 2 – All Genders	1 Mile
10:45 a.m.	Stage 1 – All Genders	Various Distances (Dashes Only)
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.	All Stages	Activities Area Open

Please note that dashes for age groups within Stage 1 will start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below.

Age Group	Start Time
Age 2	10:45 a.m.
Ages 3-4	10:52 a.m.
Ages 5-6	10:59 a.m.
Ages 7-8	11:06 a.m.
Ages 9-11	11:13 a.m.

Race Day

Bag Check

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 / Course Map

Click here for the event map which includes the start and finish.

Participants will run short dashes of various distances. See below for the estimated distances each age group in Stage 1 will run.

Age	Distance
2	50 Feet
3-4	150 Feet
5-6	300 Feet
7-8	450 Feet
9-11	600 Feet

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Guidelines and Procedures

Code of Conduct
Rules of Competition
Youth Race Procedures

More Race Information

Cancellation Policy

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.

All event information is subject to change.