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
More races: https://linktr.ee/foresttrailstriders
May 01, 2027
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
08:00
$125.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Bronx.
Learn more about the host city, Bronx.
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
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