VCP50k
About this race
The Van Cortlandt Park 50k
Founded in 2023 this ultramarathon is designed for a novice to be able to safely complete while also remaining challenging for experienced runners to be able to enjoy a fast time testing their endurance. The course is ten loops of the classic cross country course after an initial lap of the flats. There are rocks and roots but they’re not plentiful.
Overall elevation is about 2200ft
The aid station will be fully stocked with water and gatorade, salty and sweet snacks, fruits and more.You’ll also have easy access to any drop bag you want with your personal items/hydration/nutrition no longer than 1.5 miles away at the furthest point.
There are custom medals, a limited edition singlet, a hot meal and a cold beer post race for each finisher
Overall winners will receive a trophy and cash
Course Record: Adil Filali - 3:58:49 - 2024
*Race packet pickup day of race
*Full information provided to registered racers about a week prior to race day
The historic Tortoise and Hare XC Course: https://www.strava.com/routes/18251130
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Trail running
VCP50k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bronx, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 7:51 PM local time (EDT) in Bronx on May 1, 2027 — 13h 57m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 25 Bronx events
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