Venue
Tortoise and Hare Statue, Van Cortlandt Park
Events
VCTC Summer Series Cross Country 5k - #1 The Betty & Lloyd Adams Memorial Race, VCTC Summer Series Cross Country 5k -#2, VCTC Summer Series Cross Country 5k -#3, VCTC Summer Series Cross Country 5k -#4, VCTC Summer Series Cross Country 5k -#5, VCTC Summer Series Cross Country 5k -#6
The Van Cortlandt Track Club: Cross Country 5k Summer Series If you’re looking for a true cross country racing experience, historic Van Cortlandt Park is number one in NYC for a good reason. The classic Tortoise and Hare 5k course will have you punching your way up those hills and flying down the other side. Come have fun in a safe, family friendly atmosphere where you’ll not only be surrounded by lovely people but many experienced racers as well. It was such hit last year, we are bringing back the kids races! For the last three races we will have kids races at 7:10pm. Sign up is a must, but racing is free! Bib pickup and check in for the 5k begins 6:00pm on race day IMPORTANT: The last race, #6 is the week after race #5 on July 30, not August 6! Races take place every other Thursday night from May 29rd to July 30th! Race start is 7pm Awards will take place immediately following the race Raffles for swag from our archives and gifts from our sponsors post awards so stick around & win! O
Van Cortlandt Track Club:Cross Country Summer Series 2026 — Bronx, NY
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Bronx, NY.
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