NYRR Cross Country Championships - Sunday, November 11 / 5K • 11:30 a.m. / Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY

Aching for a break from pavement pounding? Hit the wooded trails of Van Cortlandt Park for the NYRR Cross Country Championships and delight in the change of scenery—and running surface—along this challenging 5K course.

Course

Start and finish in Van Cortlandt Park at the Tortoise and Hare statue, 248th Street and Broadway. Please note that there are no water/fluid stations on the course except at the finish.

Click here to view the 5K map.

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.

Entry Fee

$7 for adults, $5 for youth 14 and under. Sign in at the race on race day only.

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 e-mail: jasonrice@anthonytravel.com.

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Race Scoring

This race is scored manually, without chips. Results will be posted on www.nyrr.org/results by the Wednesday following the race. Participation in this race does not count toward earning guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon.

Race Scoring

This race is scored manually, without chips. Results will be posted on www.nyrr.org/results by the Wednesday following the race. Participation in this race does not count toward earning guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon.

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.