Urban Environmental Challenge 10k
- Date Sun 29th March 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Bronx, New York
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Urban Environmental Challenge 10K on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in the beautiful Bronx! This exciting event kicks off at 10:00 a.m. in the historic Van Cortlandt Park, offering runners the unique opportunity to participate in the first true trail race across New York City's five boroughs. The race is designed exclusively for runners aged 14 and over, and registration is just $35 for pre-registration and $40 on race day.
Participants will not only enjoy a challenging and technical trail but will also contribute to a good cause, as a portion of the race fees supports the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for trail maintenance and youth programs. Plus, all finishers will receive a special race souvenir! Celebrate your achievements with delicious prizes, including cakes and muffins from the renowned Lloyd's Carrot Cake for top finishers. With convenient public transportation options and free parking available, mark your calendars and gear up for a memorable day of fun and competition in one of New York City's most iconic parks!
Participants will not only enjoy a challenging and technical trail but will also contribute to a good cause, as a portion of the race fees supports the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for trail maintenance and youth programs. Plus, all finishers will receive a special race souvenir! Celebrate your achievements with delicious prizes, including cakes and muffins from the renowned Lloyd's Carrot Cake for top finishers. With convenient public transportation options and free parking available, mark your calendars and gear up for a memorable day of fun and competition in one of New York City's most iconic parks!
Organiser's Description
Registration is open!
Rain or shine!
Sunday, March 29th 10:00 a.m. start time.
_The Urban Environmental Challenge is the first true trail race in the five boroughs!_
Prepare for a rugged, technical trail race in historic Van Cortlandt Park in the heart of the Bronx.
10K RACE FOR RUNNERS ONLY.
While the COVID-19 vaccination is not required at this time, we ask that all participants remain at home if they are not feeling well. Requirements and restrictions are subject to changes, as the situation evolves. However, the health and safety of all participants will remain our overriding consideration in any decisions.
$35 pre-registration, $40 race day. Race day registration 8:30-10:05AM only.
Special price for 10k runners 14-18 (10k minimum age is 14) and Veterans. Life-time VCTC members, please email vctconline@gmail.com for the discount code. A portion of your race fees goes to support the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for trail maintenance and youth programs.
All registered participants will receive a race souvenir.
PRIZES: Male and female 10k winners will receive a delicious cake from our sponsor, the famous Lloyd's Carrot Cake. Second and third place 10K runners and age group winners will receive Lloyd's Carrot Cake muffins.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Take the 1 Train to the end of the line at 242nd street, and walk 500 yards. Please check online for subway updates. Runners can take Metro North Hudson Line to Marble Hill from 125th Street, or Grand Central Station, or anywhere along the Hudson line. Check Metro North train schedule here: https://new.mta.info/schedules
Make sure you are checking the Sunday schedules.
From Marble Hill, which stops at 225 Street, it is about a 1.5 mile jog to start of race, or take the number 1Train to the end of the line at 242nd street, Van Cortlandt.
DRIVERS: Free Parking is available at the Van Cortlandt Golf Clubhouse and all along Broadway.
For further race information, please contact Rhashida Hilliard, Race Director at uec@vctc.org or vctconline@gmail.com.
Thanks to sponsors LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE @lloydscarrotcake [https://www.instagram.com/lloydscarrotcake/#], Westchester Road Runner @westchesterroadrunner [https://www.instagram.com/westchesterroadrunner/#] and Z2-Always Chasing @z2alwayschasing [https://www.instagram.com/z2alwayschasing/#]
INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ORGANIZERS.
Rain or shine!
Sunday, March 29th 10:00 a.m. start time.
_The Urban Environmental Challenge is the first true trail race in the five boroughs!_
Prepare for a rugged, technical trail race in historic Van Cortlandt Park in the heart of the Bronx.
10K RACE FOR RUNNERS ONLY.
While the COVID-19 vaccination is not required at this time, we ask that all participants remain at home if they are not feeling well. Requirements and restrictions are subject to changes, as the situation evolves. However, the health and safety of all participants will remain our overriding consideration in any decisions.
$35 pre-registration, $40 race day. Race day registration 8:30-10:05AM only.
Special price for 10k runners 14-18 (10k minimum age is 14) and Veterans. Life-time VCTC members, please email vctconline@gmail.com for the discount code. A portion of your race fees goes to support the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for trail maintenance and youth programs.
All registered participants will receive a race souvenir.
PRIZES: Male and female 10k winners will receive a delicious cake from our sponsor, the famous Lloyd's Carrot Cake. Second and third place 10K runners and age group winners will receive Lloyd's Carrot Cake muffins.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Take the 1 Train to the end of the line at 242nd street, and walk 500 yards. Please check online for subway updates. Runners can take Metro North Hudson Line to Marble Hill from 125th Street, or Grand Central Station, or anywhere along the Hudson line. Check Metro North train schedule here: https://new.mta.info/schedules
Make sure you are checking the Sunday schedules.
From Marble Hill, which stops at 225 Street, it is about a 1.5 mile jog to start of race, or take the number 1Train to the end of the line at 242nd street, Van Cortlandt.
DRIVERS: Free Parking is available at the Van Cortlandt Golf Clubhouse and all along Broadway.
For further race information, please contact Rhashida Hilliard, Race Director at uec@vctc.org or vctconline@gmail.com.
Thanks to sponsors LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE @lloydscarrotcake [https://www.instagram.com/lloydscarrotcake/#], Westchester Road Runner @westchesterroadrunner [https://www.instagram.com/westchesterroadrunner/#] and Z2-Always Chasing @z2alwayschasing [https://www.instagram.com/z2alwayschasing/#]
INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ORGANIZERS.
Races
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10k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race Souvenir to All Participants
Sun 29th March 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.10
We are offering 1 distance to runners - the 10K. Runners 14 years of age and over are welcome at the 10K. The 10K race is a challenging, hilly course off the beaten path and through the wilds of Van Cortlandt Park. Some of the proceeds go to benefit the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for trail maintenance and youth programs. Special discounts for runners 14 to 18 and for Veterans. Carrot cakes to male and female winners and muffins to age group winners. Questions: Please email vctconline@gmail.com or uec@vctc.org -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. Race Souvenir to All Participants
Sun 29th March 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
Free
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Van Cortlandt Park, Tortoise and Hare Statue, 251st and Broadway, across from Lloyd's Carrot Cake, 6087 Broadway, Bronx, 10471, NY, United States
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