John Jay Community Trail Race
Cross River, United States • 12 Apr 2026
Event overview
The John Jay Community Trail Race takes place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Cross River, NY (40 N Salem Rd, 10518). The event offers multiple running and walking options for different age groups and finishes at the John Jay Contest Field.
Distances and entry
- 5k (open to ages 7 - 99)
- 4k Jay Walk
- Kids Jay Dash : 200 m (open to ages 2 - 11)
Course and format
The race starts on the lower fields of the John Jay campus and proceeds into wooded trails adjacent to the middle school and high school. The course ends on the John Jay Contest Track & Field next to Route 121. Walkers follow most of the same trail as runners but skip about 1 km of the southern hill loop. The trails run through woods and include hilly sections. Animals are not permitted on the course, except for service animals that meet the ADA definition.
Additional notes
The Kids Jay Dash is run on the track after the 5k run and 4k walk. The first 150 pre-registered runners and walkers receive a race t-shirt; the first 30 children registered for the Dash receive a t-shirt. The community cross country trail was developed and built by student and community volunteers to serve as a home course for John Jay cross country teams and the local community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.