NYRR Kurt Steiner Cross Country 5K - Sunday, October 18 / 5K • 11:30 a.m. / Van Cortlandt Park, New York / S, C [Key]

The classic race cheer of devoted official Kurt Steiner (1921-1993) still resonates throughout Vanny during his memorial race each October: “If you can hear my voice, you are near the finish!”

Location/Number Pickup

Sign in at the Tortoise and Hare statue, 248th Street and Broadway. Bathroom facilities are available here. Number pickup and registration will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Course

All courses are subject to change. Check back here the day before the race for final confirmation.

Click here to view a PDF map of the 5K course.

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 Fees

  Members * Jr/Sr Members * Non-Members
On or before October 13 $7 $5 $7
Limited Race Day Entries* $10 $7 $10


No refunds, exchanges, or transfers on entry. No credit cards accepted on race day. Cash or check only.

* Members: You must provide your NYRR membership number 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 e-mail: nyrr@anthonytravel.com.

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Registration

Fax and online registration for this race is now closed. Runners can still register on race day in Van Cortlandt Park.

Race Scoring

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ChronoTrack Instructional Video
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This race is timed using the ChronoTrack timing system. This system is similar to the ChampionChip system previously used in NYRR races in that each runner will wear a timing device on their shoe that will be read by mats at the start and finish. However, the timing device will be a tag that you will receive attached to your bib number. You must remove the tag from your number and attach it to your shoe prior to the race, following the instructions that you will receive with the bib. The tag is disposable; it will not be collected after the race. All participants in this race must wear the tag in order to have their times recorded. If you own a ChampionChip, you must run with the special tag, as no ChampionChip timing equipment will be used at this race. For additional information from ChronoTrack, please click here. Please follow the instructions in your race packet on attaching the tag to your shoe.

Click here to view the PDF.

[Scoring and results procedures]

Baggage Facilities

Free baggage facilities will be provided as a convenience. If you are planning to use 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 / Babyjoggers are not permitted on the race course.