VCP 50K

MAY

2

2026

Take on the VCP50k, a 50 km ultramarathon through Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on May 2, 2026, featuring the classic Tortoise and Hare looped course with roots, rocks and 2,200 feet of climbing. Finishers get a custom medal, limited edition singlet, hot meal and cold beer.

Sat 2 May 2026

Bronx County, New York

Registration

50 kilometers

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Event

The VCP50k is a 50 km ultramarathon held in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Registration opens January 1, 2026. The listed entry fee is $125. Race packet pickup is held on the day of the race, and registered participants receive full event information about a week before the race.

Course and logistics

The course uses the historic Tortoise and Hare cross country layout: an initial lap of the flats followed by ten loops of the classic cross country course. The route includes rocks and roots, though they are not plentiful. Overall elevation gain for the race is about 2,200 ft. A staffed aid station provides water, Gatorade, salty and sweet snacks, and fruit. Drop bags with personal items, hydration, or nutrition are accessible within 1.5 miles at the furthest point.

Prizes and records

Finishers receive a custom medal, a limited-edition singlet, a hot meal, and a cold beer. Overall winners receive a trophy and cash. The course record time is 3:58:49, set in 2024. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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