The John Jay Community Trail Race starts at 9:00 AM on April 4, 2027, giving you time to travel to Cross River, New York on race morning if you're staying nearby. Held at 40 N Salem Rd, the event offers three distance options: a 200-meter option, a 4K trail run, and a 5K trail run, accommodating runners at different fitness levels and those who prefer walking. Entry fees range from $14 to $35 depending on your chosen distance. The trail running format means you should prepare for off-road terrain typical of the Hudson Valley region. Consider booking accommodation within a 30-minute drive to manage your pre-race logistics without waking up hours before the start.
From the Race Organizer
SPONSORS Thank you to our wonderful sponsors ! We are always looking for additional sponsors for the community races! We truly appreciate the sponsors who enable us to host a fun and competitive race event. We are seeking sponsors for the 2027 races . If you are interested in sponsoring or renewing your sponsorship, please contact us at jjtrailrace@gmail.com . When it is close to race day, sponsorship slots for photography sponsor or results sponsor are still available and offer wide visibility to race participants! A listing of the current year's sponsors is here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Sponsors/NY/CrossRiver/JohnJayCommunityTrailRace or click on the "Sponsor" link above. We will reset this list and update with new sponsors in the months before the next race. You can see all of our past year's sponsors (thank you!!) at our https://jjtrail.org/sponsorship link. We could not put on the event without our SPONSOR PARTNERS -- and we encourage everyone to BUY LOCAL and patronize them! DONORS Thank you to our generous donors who have helped us build the trail, bridges, and boardwalks. More work is needed! Add your name to the list while we are fundraising here: runsignup.com/jjtrail/donate . THE RACE The John Jay Community 5k Trail Race ( http://jjtrail.org ) is a competitive community race on the new John Jay Community Cross Country Trail . The course starts on the lower fields of the John Jay Campus and quickly goes into the wooded trails adjacent to the middle school and high school. It ends on the John Jay Contest Track & Field next to Route 121. The trails are challenging and hilly in the woods. The John Jay 4k Trail Walk is a non-competitive walk through the main parts of the John Jay Community Trail. The walkers will start after the 5k runners are in the woods. Most of the trail is the same except for approximately 1k of the southern hill loop that is skipped by the walkers. Both courses end at the John Jay Contest Field . Note: since the trail and course is on school grounds, animals are not permitted - except for service animals within the ADA definition. Sign up NOW - first 150 pre-registered runners/walkers to sign up receive a race t-shirt! The Kids Jay Dash race will take place after the finish of the 5k run/4k walk. It will be held on the track and the distance will be 200 meters. The first 30 kids to sign up for the Dash will receive a t-shirt ! TRAIL BUILDING The John Jay Community Cross Country Trail has been developed and built by student and community volunteers to provide a home course for the Westchester County and New York State Championship John Jay Cross Country teams as well as for the community. If you are interested in helping out, either via donation or volunteering your time , please reach out to us at jjtrailrace@gmail.com for more information. Thank you! [RACE DAY REGISTRATION, IF AVAILABLE, STARTS AT 7:30am at the JJMS FIELD on race morning.]
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Cross River, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is John Jay Community Trail Race 2027 — Cross River, NY?
John Jay Community Trail Race 2027 — Cross River, NY takes place on April 4, 2027. The race is held in Cross River, New York.
Where is John Jay Community Trail Race 2027 — Cross River, NY held?
John Jay Community Trail Race 2027 — Cross River, NY is held at 40 N Salem Rd in Cross River, New York.
Where can I find hotels near John Jay Community Trail Race 2027 — Cross River, NY?
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