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VCP50k

Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Bronx, NY
6087 Broadway, 10471
Featured distance
50K
Type
ULTRA
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At a glance

A challenging 50K ultramarathon in Van Cortlandt Park, perfect for testing endurance on a classic cross country course, with post-race rewards.

  • Competitive

The Van Cortlandt Park 50k is an ultramarathon designed to challenge experienced runners aiming for a fast time while also being safely completable for novices. The course features ten loops of the classic cross country route in Bronx, NY, after an initial lap of the flats, with about 2200ft of elevation. Expect a well-stocked aid station, easy access to drop bags, and custom medals for finishers. Celebrate your accomplishment with a hot meal and cold beer post-race.

What to expect

  • Tackle a 50K ultramarathon on a looped cross country course with moderate elevation.
  • Benefit from a fully stocked aid station and convenient drop bag access every 1.5 miles.
  • Enjoy a custom medal, hot meal, and cold beer at the finish line.

Standout details

  • Designed for novice and experienced ultrarunners
  • Ten loops of classic cross country course
  • Post-race hot meal and cold beer
  • Trophies and cash prizes for overall winners

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Medal

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Vibe Check

Push Potential

Mixed surface + hills, longer distance

The course

  • Mixed
  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

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

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