NYRR Cross Country Series
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NYRR Cross Country Series #3 at Van Cortlandt Park
The NYRR Cross Country Series #3 is a scored cross country race held at Van Cortlandt Park in The Bronx on November 15, 2026. The event distance is 5K (3.1 miles) and is open to participants ages 8 and up. This race is not a 9+1 program qualifier.
The course starts on the Parade Ground, passes the Van Cortlandt Mansion, and enters the woods at the Cow Path. Runners ascend trails that run parallel to the Henry Hudson Parkway, complete the Back Hills loop, and return toward the Parade Ground. The trail is described as mostly downhill and flat for portions of the route; runners exit the woods with about three-quarters of a mile remaining and finish along Broadway beyond the Tortoise and Hare statue.
Race services include number pickup at the NYRR RUNCENTER on select dates in early to mid November and race-day number pickup at Race-Day Central near the Tortoise and Hare statue. Bag check is available at Race-Day Central; only clear bags no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep may be checked. Race-day amenities listed include water, apples, and Snyder's Pretzels.
Live, unofficial tracking is available through the NYRR app during the event and official results are posted after the race. Awards are presented on site to the top three overall finishers in the men, women, and nonbinary divisions; age-group award claims are processed after the race. Accessibility and guide runner accommodations may be requested at registration, with requests required at least two weeks before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
