John Jay Community Trail Race
- Date Sun 12th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cross River, New York
- Price $13.72 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating John Jay Community Trail Race on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in beautiful Cross River, Westchester! This exciting event features a competitive 5K trail race that winds through the stunning John Jay Community Cross Country Trail, starting on the lower fields of the John Jay Campus and venturing into challenging wooded terrain. Runners will finish on the John Jay Contest Track & Field, making this a memorable experience for all participants.
For those looking for a more leisurely option, the 4K Trail Walk offers a scenic stroll through the main parts of the trail, starting after the runners have hit the woods. Additionally, the day will culminate with the Kids Jay Dash, a fun 200-meter race for young participants. With the first 150 pre-registered runners and walkers receiving a race t-shirt, this event promises excitement for the whole family. Don't miss out on this fantastic community gathering—register today and be part of a great day filled with health, nature, and camaraderie!
For those looking for a more leisurely option, the 4K Trail Walk offers a scenic stroll through the main parts of the trail, starting after the runners have hit the woods. Additionally, the day will culminate with the Kids Jay Dash, a fun 200-meter race for young participants. With the first 150 pre-registered runners and walkers receiving a race t-shirt, this event promises excitement for the whole family. Don't miss out on this fantastic community gathering—register today and be part of a great day filled with health, nature, and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
The JOHN JAY COMMUNITY [https://www.jjtrail.org/] 5K TRAIL RACE (HTTP://JJTRAIL.ORG [http://jjtrail.org]) is a competitive community race on the new JOHN JAY COMMUNITY CROSS COUNTRY TRAIL. The course starts on the lower fields of the JOHN JAY CAMPUS and quickly goes into the wooded trails adjacent to the middle school and high school. It ends on the John Jay Contest Track & Field next to Route 121. The trails are challenging and hilly in the woods.
The JOHN JAY 4K TRAIL WALK is a non-competitive walk through the main parts of the John Jay Community Trail. The walkers will start after the 5k runners are in the woods. Most of the trail is the same except for approximately 1k of the southern hill loop that is skipped by the walkers.
Both courses end at the JOHN JAY CONTEST FIELD.
Note: since the trail and course is on school grounds, animals are not permitted - except for service animals within the ADA definition. [https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html]
SIGN UP NOW - FIRST 150 PRE-REGISTERED RUNNERS/WALKERS TO SIGN UP RECEIVE A RACE T-SHIRT!
THE KIDS JAY DASH RACE will take place after the finish of the 5k run/4k walk. It will be held on the track and the distance will be 200 meters. THE FIRST 30 KIDS to sign up for the Dash will receive a t-shirt!
TRAIL BUILDING
The JOHN JAY COMMUNITY CROSS COUNTRY TRAIL has been developed and built by student and community volunteers to provide a home course for the _Westchester County_ and _New York State Championship_ JOHN JAY CROSS COUNTRY teams as well as for the community. If you are interested in helping out, either via DONATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NY/CrossRiver/JohnJayCommunityTrailRace] or VOLUNTEERING YOUR TIME [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NY/CrossRiver/JohnJayCommunityTrailRace], please reach out to us at [email protected] for more information. Thank you!
SPONSORS
_Thank you to our wonderful SPONSORS! We are always looking for additional sponsors for the community races! We truly appreciate the sponsors who enable us to host a fun and competitive race event._
_We are seeking sponsors for the 2026 RACES. If you are interested in sponsoring or renewing your sponsorship, please contact us at [email protected]. _
_A listing of the CURRENT YEAR'S SPONSORS is here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Sponsors/NY/CrossRiver/JohnJayCommunityTrailRace__ or click on the "Sponsor" link above. We will reset this list and update with new sponsors in the months before the next race._
_You can see all of our PAST YEAR'S SPONSORS (thank you!!) at our https://jjtrail.org/sponsorship link. _
_WE COULD NOT PUT ON THE EVENT WITHOUT OUR SPONSOR PARTNERS -- AND WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO PATRONIZE THEM!_
_[RACE DAY REGISTRATION, IF AVAILABLE, STARTS AT 7:30AM AT THE JJMS FIELD ON RACE MORNING.]_
The JOHN JAY 4K TRAIL WALK is a non-competitive walk through the main parts of the John Jay Community Trail. The walkers will start after the 5k runners are in the woods. Most of the trail is the same except for approximately 1k of the southern hill loop that is skipped by the walkers.
Both courses end at the JOHN JAY CONTEST FIELD.
Note: since the trail and course is on school grounds, animals are not permitted - except for service animals within the ADA definition. [https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html]
SIGN UP NOW - FIRST 150 PRE-REGISTERED RUNNERS/WALKERS TO SIGN UP RECEIVE A RACE T-SHIRT!
THE KIDS JAY DASH RACE will take place after the finish of the 5k run/4k walk. It will be held on the track and the distance will be 200 meters. THE FIRST 30 KIDS to sign up for the Dash will receive a t-shirt!
TRAIL BUILDING
The JOHN JAY COMMUNITY CROSS COUNTRY TRAIL has been developed and built by student and community volunteers to provide a home course for the _Westchester County_ and _New York State Championship_ JOHN JAY CROSS COUNTRY teams as well as for the community. If you are interested in helping out, either via DONATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NY/CrossRiver/JohnJayCommunityTrailRace] or VOLUNTEERING YOUR TIME [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NY/CrossRiver/JohnJayCommunityTrailRace], please reach out to us at [email protected] for more information. Thank you!
SPONSORS
_Thank you to our wonderful SPONSORS! We are always looking for additional sponsors for the community races! We truly appreciate the sponsors who enable us to host a fun and competitive race event._
_We are seeking sponsors for the 2026 RACES. If you are interested in sponsoring or renewing your sponsorship, please contact us at [email protected]. _
_A listing of the CURRENT YEAR'S SPONSORS is here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Sponsors/NY/CrossRiver/JohnJayCommunityTrailRace__ or click on the "Sponsor" link above. We will reset this list and update with new sponsors in the months before the next race._
_You can see all of our PAST YEAR'S SPONSORS (thank you!!) at our https://jjtrail.org/sponsorship link. _
_WE COULD NOT PUT ON THE EVENT WITHOUT OUR SPONSOR PARTNERS -- AND WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO PATRONIZE THEM!_
_[RACE DAY REGISTRATION, IF AVAILABLE, STARTS AT 7:30AM AT THE JJMS FIELD ON RACE MORNING.]_
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 SEPThe 5k trail race starts at the John Jay Middle School (JJMS) field and traverses the trails of the John Jay Community Trail. It passes by JJMS after the trail loop and heads up to finish at the John Jay Contest Field. -
4k Jay Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (9:10AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 SEPThe 4k walk starts after the 5k race start. Participants wait until the 5k participants return from their first mini-loop around the Pit Field. It begins in the same place -- at the John Jay Middle School (JJMS) field. It traverses the trails of the John Jay Community Trail, skipping the first out-and-back loop. It runs the opposite direction of the 5k race so 4k walk participants will see all of the runners as they head around the course on their way to the finish at the John Jay Contest Field. -
Kids Jay Dash
Incl. $1.72 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$13.72
OPENS 01 SEPThe Kids Jay Dash is a 200 meter race on the John Jay Contest Track (the purple track around the turf field). 200 meters is halfway around the track in the shape of a "J." This is where the Jay Dash name comes from! The Kids Jay Dash is open to students in 5th grade and under. Depending on the number of signups, the Kids Jay Dash may be run in multiple heats by age group (4&under, 5-8 years, and 9-11). The start time of the 200m Kids Jay Dash is usually around 10am but may happen later around 10:15 if the 5k runners and 4k walkers are not clear of the course.
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