NYRR Fred Lebow Cross Country 5K - Sunday, September 16 / 5K • 11:30 a.m., 11:50 a.m. / Van Cortlandt Park, New York / S + (M/W)

Please note the following start times:
11:30 Men's Start
11:50 Women's Start

Almost 13 years since Fred Lebow’s passing, New York-area runners pay tribute to the co-founder of the New York City Marathon with this annual cross country event. This year the race is a team points race for men and women.

Course

Click here to view the 5K map.

Location

Sign in at the Tortoise and Hare statue, 248th Street and Broadway. Bathroom facilities are available here. If traveling by bus or subway, please check www.mta.info for any service advisories affecting your plans.

Directions

By subway: Take the northbound IRT #1 train to 242nd Street (the last stop). Exit at the front of the station and walk north. If traveling by bus or subway, check www.mta.info for any service advisories affecting your plans.

By car: Take the Major Deegan to the Van Cortlandt Park South exit. Drive west to Broadway, and then north to 252nd Street. Park on Broadway (please do not double park). For a minimal fee, additional parking is available in the parking lot behind the stadium, by the Van Cortlandt Park South exit.

Number Pickup / Registration

Entrants are required to pick up their numbers and scoring chips in advance. Materials make be picked up at NYRR, 9 East 89th Street, on:

• Thursday, September 13, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, September 14, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 15, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Near the start at the registration tent on:

• Sunday, September 16, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Entry Fee

$7 for adults, $5 for youth 14 and under.

No refunds, exchanges, or transfers on entry. No credit cards accepted after number pickup begins. Cash or check only.

Members: You must bring your NYRR membership card on event day to receive your member discount; otherwise you will be charged the non-member event fee.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers and to places 1-3 in the following age groups: 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+.

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering at this race, click here.

Travel

Book flights, hotels, car services, and more through the Official Travel Partner of NYRR, Anthony Travel. You get convenience, guaranteed rooms, and great rates from a travel agency who understands the priorities of runners. Call 800.736.6377 or email jasonrice@anthonytravel.com.

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Registration

Fax and online registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11. No credit cards will be accepted after this time.

Online Application
Printable Application [Get plug-in]

Race Scoring

This is a scored race, but does not count toward the nine races NYRR members need to be eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon. The race is timed using the ChampionChip® system. You must complete the race with your chip attached to your shoe or your time will not be recorded. Please follow the instructions in your race packet on attaching the chip to your shoe and then returning the chip following the race. Note that you will be charged $30 if you do not return the chip within 20 days.
[Scoring and results procedures]
[Purchasing a ChampionChip]

Baggage Facilities

Free baggage facilities will be provided as a convenience. If using this baggage service, bring an inexpensive bag and leave your valuables at home. New York Road Runners is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Rules of Competition

All NYRR races are organized and directed under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with City of New York, Parks & Recreation and NYRR rules. Failure to do so may result in offenders being disqualified and possibly banned from NYRR events, including the ING New York City Marathon. [Click here for rules.]

Babystrollers are not permitted on the race course.