Front Runners New York Cross Country 5K
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Front Runners New York Cross-Country Meet
Front Runners New York holds the 23rd annual cross-country meet on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. The event is scheduled to run rain or shine and uses a 5K cross-country route.
Participants meet at the Tortoise and Hare statue to pick up bibs and be guided to the start area. The route begins north of the Parade Ground, follows the Tortoise and Hare path back and around the Northwest Forest, and returns to finish on the west side of the Parade Ground along Broadway.
Awards are given to the top three male, female, and other gender finishers and to best performances in age groups. The first 100 participants receive a pair of Front Runner sunglasses. The meet is supported by the Tom Cook Fund.
Registration is open with tiered fees: $25 early-bird through September 1, $30 pre-registration, and $35 day-of registration. Day-of payment is accepted in cash or via Venmo only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
