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The men's 5mile and women's 5k course is run predominantly on a cinder path laid out specifically for cross-country runs, with several distinct variations and elevations: First 1400 meters are run on the "flats" beginning at the north end of the parade grounds on flat grass and dirt. Winding approach to the first mile mark leads into a 35 meter uphill approaching the bridge. Loop of up and down hills passing the 2-mile mark. 200-meter gradual uphill follows, leading back to re-cross the bridge. Sharp turn and steep decline to the flat parade grounds, past the start line, and finish to the 5000-meter course. 8000 meter course continues with additional loop including: flat parade grounds repeat, a 600 meter gradual up hill ("cemetery hill") beyond the 4 mile mark, a steep decline back, and 600m flat to finish. Course can handle any length of spikes depending on weather related ground hardness and is well marked with directional flagging, course marshals and on-course split times. INSPECTION: The course will be open for inspection from 12:00 noon until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 9. Course guides will be available at these times only for course inspection. Please note that the course layout and terrain does not allow for effective course inspection or practice after dusk. Please confirm course inspection request by contacting Operations Manager, Carl Villanueva at 212.998.2034. Click here for COURSE MAP DIRECTIONS: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx (Riverdale) (MAPQUEST) From the North: Saw Mill R. Parkway south to Henry Hudson. Exit at Broadway, turn left (south) on Broadway, VC Park and parking (curb) is 0.25 mi. on your left. From the South/NJ take the Henry Hudson Parkway north to Broadway, turn right (south) on Broadway, park and parking is 0.25 mi. on your left. NYC SUBWAY: 1/9 Train to 242nd St/Van Cortlandt Park. Hop on the trail anywhere along Broadway/Western edge of the ball fields. TRAIL INFORMATION: Famous cross-country course has been recently been resurfaced with packed cinders. View of Manhattan skyline from steep Cemetery Hill. Course is well marked by arrows, but mile-markers are non-existent. Loop course can be 2- 3 miles depending on your route. Hills are challenging and full of the ghosts of past champions and the occasional horse.
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MISCELLANEOUSINFORMATION: Waterand facilities can be found in the
park but not along trail. Re-surfaced track in the stadium
to the southern end of the park. A trail on the far east side
of the ball fields, beyond tennis courts, will take you through
quiet marsh and north to Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers; here
you can pick up the bottom portion of the Croton Aqueduct
Trail. Races of various distances for all levels in the fall.
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