Rising NYRR at the NYRR Van Cortlandt Park Cross Country #2 - Stage 3
10:00 AM
We're headed uptown to kick off the 2025 Rising New York Road Runners season in Washington Heights, home to a vibrant and diverse community with stunning views of the Hudson River.
Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a New Balance souvenir. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Unsure of the stage that’s right for your child? Read the Stages section below for a full description.
Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth races and events. Follow and use #RisingNYRR in your social posts to share the event-day fun. For more information on the adult race, please visit the NYRR Washington Heights Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K 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.
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... |
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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. |
Stage 1 participants should report to the staging area (starts separated by age group) 15 minutes before the start of their run. Please note that Stage 1 dashes start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below.
For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures.
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Start Time | Group | Distance |
Stage 3 | ||
8:00 a.m. | All Ages | 1 Mile |
Stage 2 | ||
8:20 a.m. | Corral E & F | 1/2 Mile |
8:30 a.m. | Corral G | 1/2 Mile |
8:40 a.m. | Corral H | 1/2 Mile |
Stage 1 | ||
10:15 a.m. | Age 2 | 75 Feet |
10:20 a.m. | Ages 3-4 | 150 Feet |
10:25 a.m. | Ages 5-6 | 400 Feet |
10:30 a.m. | Ages 7-8 | 650 Feet |
10:35 a.m. | Ages 9-11 | 750 Feet |
All event information is subject to change.
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