John Jay Community Trail Race
- Date
- April 4, 2027
- Location
- 40 N Salem Rd, Cross River, NY
- Distance
- 5K · Other
- Price
- $14–$23
From the Organizer
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 2027 races. If you are interested in sponsoring or renewing your sponsorship, please contact us at jjtrailrace@gmail.com. When it is close to race day, sponsorship slots for photography sponsor or results sponsor are still available and offer wide visibility to race participants!
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 BUY LOCAL and patronize them!
DONORS
Thank you to our generous donors who have helped us build the trail, bridges, and boardwalks. More work is needed! Add your name to the list while we are fundraising here: runsignup.com/jjtrail/donate.
THE RACE
The John Jay Community 5k Trail Race (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.
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 or volunteering your time, please reach out to us at jjtrailrace@gmail.com for more information. Thank you!
[RACE DAY REGISTRATION, IF AVAILABLE, STARTS AT 7:30am at the JJMS FIELD on race morning.]
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
54°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danbury Muni Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cross River, NY
City Elevation
463 ft
Nearest Airport
HPN
Westchester County Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- John Jay Community Trail Race
- Date
- April 4, 2027
- Location
- 40 N Salem Rd, Cross River, NY
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the John Jay Community Trail Race?
- John Jay Community Trail Race is a running race held in Cross River, New York on April 4, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the John Jay Community Trail Race?
- Sunday, April 4, 2027 in Cross River, New York at 40 N Salem Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the John Jay Community Trail Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
John Jay Community Trail Race
Apr 4, 2027