The 48th annual Pete McArdle Cross Country Classic 15K offers a chance to test your endurance on Van Cortlandt Park’s famed running trails. Dart up cinder hills, cruise along grassy flats, and hear the crunch of fallen leaves beneath your feet as you tear up more than nine miles of rugged terrain.
Location
Start and finish in Van Cortlandt Park at “the Flats” (also known as the Varsity Finish Line), 252nd Street and Broadway. Please note that there are no water/fluid stations on the course except at the finish.
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.
Race Scoring
Race Scoring
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.
