Van Cortlandt Track Club:Cross Country Summer Series
About this race
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!
Overall Winners each week will receive a Carrot Cake from Lloyd’s Famous
Age group winners each week will receive a Carrot Cake Muffin from Lloyd’s Famous
5k Course Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/18251130
Join fellow runners on May 25, 2017 for the Van Cortlandt Track Club:Cross Country Summer Series. It's a fantastic 5K, 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Bronx.
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Running
Summer Series Race #1, 5k (Thursday, May 25)
Register online now and save! Net proceeds of this race will benefit a non-profit organization to be determined. Race day registration is $8 cash or check ONLY.
Summer Series Bargain Package: Six 5K Races: #1 (May 25) #2 (June 8) #3 (June 22), #5 (July 20) #6 (August 3), #7 (August 17) all series races EXCEPT #4, 2 x2m relay)
Sign up for all six 5K races (May 26, June 9, June 23, July 21, August 4, and August 18) for a bargain price, plus pay only one SignUp fee!
Summer Series Race #2, 5k (Thursday, June 8)
Register online now and save! Net proceeds of this race will benefit a non-profit organization to be determined. Race day registration is $8 cash or check ONLY.
Summer Series Race #3, 5k (Thursday, June 22)
Register online now and save! Net proceeds of this race will benefit a non-profit organization to be determined. Race day registration is $8 cash or check ONLY.
Summer Series Race #4, 2 x 2M relay (2 person teams only) Thursday, July 6
2-person relay race, each person running 2 miles. Pricing is per team. You must provide a relay team name and your partner's name/gender/age at time of registration. Net proceeds of this race will benefit a non-profit organization to be determined. Race day registration is $20 per relay team cash or check ONLY.
Summer Series Race #5, 5k (Thursday, July 20)
Register online now and save! Net proceeds of this race will benefit a non-profit organization to be determined. Race day registration is $8 cash or check ONLY.
Summer Series Race #6, 5k (Thursday, August 3)
Register online now and save! Net proceeds of this race will benefit a non-profit organization to be determined. Race day registration is $8 cash or check ONLY.
Summer Series Race #7, 5k (Thursday, August 17)
Register online now and save! Net proceeds of this race will benefit a non-profit organization to be determined. Race day registration is $8 cash or check ONLY.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Bronx in 2017, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Bronx
Van Cortlandt Track Club:Cross Country Summer Series takes place in Bronx, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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