Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Van Cortlandt Track Club VCTC - Founded 1977 ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://vctc.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://vctc.org/explore/blog/) - [Effort in the Melting Pot](https://vctc.org/effort-in-the-melting-pot/) - The Bronx-Mile was a melting pot of culture, history and emotions.....and had us roasting in them and in the sun. 120 of VCTC's most committed runners toed the starting line for our home borough race. In addition, noticeable number of our best cheer squad members turned up! After warming up, I got in the corral - [Tempo for 3/16/17 is Canceled](https://vctc.org/tempo-for-31617-is-canceled/) - Due to icy conditions in the park and on the streets, the tempo workout for tonight has been canceled! - [A Runner’s Anthology](https://vctc.org/a-runners-anthology/) - by David King This is a reprint of an article David King wrote for the Newsletter. As there are many new members, maybe someone might enjoy his reminiscing. As everyone goes through life, he/she encounters events that are good, bad, funny, sad, etc. Many of my life’s experiences have come via my involvement with the - [Website Security and What to do if You're Locked Out](https://vctc.org/website-security-and-what-to-do-if-youre-locked-out/) - As some of you may be aware, our website has been hacked more than once (clearly people just don't have enough to do if they're hacking a non-profit track club...) so we've beefed up security so it doesn't happen again. What that means for our members is you will need to keep track of your - [2017 Board Members](https://vctc.org/2017-board-members/) - Congratulations to the 2017 Board Members Continuing as President: Rick Bloomer Continuing as Vice President: Mandi Susman Continuing as Secretary: David King New to the Board as Treasurer: Andrea Rafael New to the Board as Vice Treasurer: Carolyn Hehir Many Thanks to Ariel Cruz and Matt Soja who served on the board for the last - [Team Champs Gathering!](https://vctc.org/team-champs-gathering/) - Updated 7/25/2016 with updated race times. The NYRR Team Championships are happening on July 30. The races are at 7:30 (Women) and 8:30 (Men). Race details can be found at http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2016/nyrr-team-championships-men-5m and http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2016/nyrr-team-championships-women-5m. We will be gathering after the races. The VCTC area will be on the 102nd Street Transverse near the finish on the east - [We Need Your Race Reports!](https://vctc.org/we-need-your-race-reports/) - We're moving towards a more digital club and all the newsletter items that members love to read will be on the website. Please send us your race reports or any articles you would like to share with the team. We will include them here in the Race Report category. If you are interested in writing - [Brooklyn Half Race Report by Mandi Susman](https://vctc.org/brooklyn-half-race-report-by-mandi-susman/) - Hot flashes be damned… again! I finished the Brooklyn Half on Saturday. It was tough and much like my previous experiences there, except that the rough part didn’t start until about mile 9 or 10. But let me back up some. I trained for this race as a goal race, unlike in past years where - [On Receiving the Jim Hudick Award - by Carolyn Hehir](https://vctc.org/on-receiving-the-jim-hudick-award-by-carolyn-hehir/) - [Editor's note: This was originally posted on Facebook on Feburary 21, 2016] Team, thank you!, for the 2015 Jim Hudick Award at last week’s awards dinner. I’m sure dressing up in a banana costume and in a hot dog costume to cheer for y’all in races that I myself wasn’t running had something to do - [Kevin Shelton-Smith's London Marathon Race Report](https://vctc.org/kevin-shelton-smiths-london-marathon-race-report/) - The London Marathon went much better than I thought likely. I've not run well since Brooklyn and my back bent over during my house move. But I worked on the hammies and the muscles let go of my back and gradually things improved. I had some tough xc races from Oct-Jan with the Club and - [Welcome to the New VCTC.org](https://vctc.org/welcome-to-the-new-vctc-org/) - I have been a member of VCTC since 2008 but I've been a runner since I was in the 7th grade. I so enjoyed my teammates on the track and cross country teams in middle and high school that when I found VCTC, it felt like I was reliving the best of my high school ## Pages - [VCTC](https://vctc.org/) - VCTC - Founded 1977 - [What do you get?](https://vctc.org/join/what-do-you-get/) - Physical Stuff Apart from the benefits of this website, social networking, group runs, coached track workouts, tempo runs, an improved social life, increased health and improved mental state, Membership allows you to run in a VCTC racing singlet to represent our team. You will also receive weekly emails from our " Aesop’s Bench” Newsletter. It's packed with - [VCTC 2026 Summer Series](https://vctc.org/races/summer-series/) - Van Cortlandt TC Summer Series: Registration is Now Open on RunSignUp 7:00 pm, Thursdays: May 28 - June 11 - June 25 - July 9 - July 23 - July 30 If you’re looking for a true cross country racing experience, historic Van Cortlandt Park is number one in NYC for a good reason. The - [Urban Environmental Challenge 10k](https://vctc.org/urban-environmental-challenge/) - A real trail race in New York City! RESULTS Join the Van Cortlandt Track Club on Sunday March 29 at 10am at the Tortoise and Hare statue in historic Van Cortlandt Park for the annual Urban Environmental Challenge, a rugged, technical trail race in the heart of the Bronx. While the COVID-19 vaccination is not - [Workouts](https://vctc.org/train/workouts/) - The club meets to run on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. There is also a walking group on Sunday. Below is detailed information about our workouts. If you are new to the club or thinking about joining us, and want to confirm a particular workout or meeting location, send an email to info@vctc.org or check - [Who to Contact](https://vctc.org/who-to-contact/) - Van Cortlandt Track Club P.O. BOX 248 BRONX, NY 10471 General email contact: vctconline@gmail.com 2015 Board of Directors President: Rick Bloomer Vice President: Bobby Asher Treasurer: Mandi Susman Secretary: Matt Soja Vice Treasurer: Ariel Cruz 2015 Executive Committee Social Director: Maryann Khinda Newsletter Editors: Dave King, Norris Ogard Controllers: Mike and Pat Hudick Membership Co-Directors: - [Race Results](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/) - Race Results Summer Series Results (since 2022) - RunSignup VCTC 2022 Race Results Cross Country Summer Series 5K: Race #1: 5/19/22: View results Urban Environmental Challenge 5K and 10K 4/3/22 5K Overall Results — Age Group Results 10K Overall Results — Age Group Results VCTC 2021 Race Results Cross Country Summer Series 5K: Race #7: 8/12/21: - [NYRR Club Points Races](https://vctc.org/races/nyrr-club-point-races/) - NYRR Club Points Races To foster healthy competition among New York area clubs, encourage excellence in running, and help boost New York Road Runner (NYRR) race participation and spectator interest, NYRR and Club Council designates various NYRR scored races per year as Club Points races. See below for a list of the 2024 Club Points - [Contact](https://vctc.org/contact/) - Van Cortlandt Track Club P.O. BOX 248 BRONX, NY 10471 General email contact: info@vctc.org - [Universal Declaration Against all Acts of Hatred and all Systems of Oppression](https://vctc.org/universal-declaration/) - Van Cortlandt Track Club stands against all acts of hatred and all systems of oppression that include but are not limited to racism, sexism, ageism, ableism, classism, colorism, antiblackness, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and ethnocentrism on our tracks and flats, in our local community, and across our nation and our globe. We believe in the fair treatment - [About VCTC](https://vctc.org/explore/our-club/) - You've come to the right place if you are looking for a group of runners who enjoy socializing as much as they do running. This is a very friendly and welcoming club. Some of us run just once or twice a week, some daily, some not at all and we have groups of dedicated walkers - [Cross Country Summer Series](https://vctc.org/races/summer-series/cross-country-summer-series/) - Join us for the 2017 Cross Country Summer Series! June 8 June 22 July 6 (Two-person relay) July 20 August 3 August 17 Pies or cakes to overall Male and Female winners in each race! Carrot cake muffins to top 3 in all adult and youth age groups! Exciting raffle prizes and free race entries! - [Explore](https://vctc.org/explore/) - Learn more about the club, our history, where we run and what we've been up to lately! - [Van Cortlandt Park](https://vctc.org/explore/history-of-van-cortlandt-park/) - Van Cortlandt Park is a great resource for runners. The park has a storied cross country course, that is over 100 years old and has hosted running legends the likes of Frank Shorter, Marty Liquori and Shalane Flanegan. The park also has: a track; a flat 1.45 mile cinder path loop, known as ‘the flats’ - [Newsletter](https://vctc.org/explore/newsletter/) - As of July 2016, VCTC newsletters are emailed to members weekly. An archive of prior newsletters is below: 2015 January/February 2015 March/June 2015 2014 January/February 2014 March/April 2014 May/June 2014 July/August 2014 September/October 2014 November/December 2014 2013 March/April 2013 May/June 2013 July/August 2013 September/October 2013 November/December 2013 2012 May/June 2012 July/August 2012 September/October 2012 November/December - [Our Coaches](https://vctc.org/train/our-coaches/) - [Race](https://vctc.org/races/) - VCTC Race Calendar VCTC Race Results NYRR Club Point Races Want to know when our race calendar is set and when registration opens? Sign up here and we'll keep you informed (we promise no spam or any emails other than running related events!) Never Miss Another VCTC Race Again! Sign up to get notified when - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://vctc.org/faq/) - How do I contact you? By emailing info@vctc.org, or by snail mail at PO Box 248, Bronx, NY 10471 I’m not fast. Can I run with you? Absolutely! We welcome all runners and have members who run a wide range of paces. Please join us for one of our weekly workouts to check us out. - [Club History](https://vctc.org/explore/history-of-vctc/) - From its humble origins in the late 1970's as a small group of runners meeting for jaunts around the Jerome Park Reservoir in the Bronx, VCTC has grown into one of the oldest and most prominent running clubs in New York City, members from all five boroughs and beyond. If anyone has more archive pictures - [VCTC Calendar](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/vctc-calendar/) - [2023 NYC Half Bus Signup](https://vctc.org/nyc-half-bus-signup/) - UPDATE: The bus is full. Registration is closed. VCTC Bus to the start of the NYC Half! From the Bronx to Brooklyn with your teammates and friends! NOW is the time to sign up! Date: Sunday, March 19 2023 MEETING PLACE: Handball courts (just south of Broadway and 242nd) TIME: 5:15 Bus check-in Bus will leave PROMPTLY at 5:30 - [Member's Only](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/) - You've come to the right place if you are looking for a group of runners who enjoy socializing as much as they do running. We are a friendly and welcoming club. Some of us run once or twice a week, some daily, some not at all (but they used to run) and some are walkers. - [Membership Levels](https://vctc.org/membership-account/membership-levels/) - If you are active duty military, please email John Lanning or Jean Marie Andrews at membership@vctc.org before joining or renewing. Everyone else, click this link to be redirected to RunSignUp to select your membership level and pay your dues. - [Train](https://vctc.org/train/) - Want to join us for our workouts or learn more about our coaches? Our weekly workouts are all below. More details on location can be found by clicking on the event in the calendar. - [NYC Marathon Bus Sign-Up](https://vctc.org/nyc-marathon-bus-sign-up/) - YES! There will be a Coach Bus to NYC Marathon Start 2022! Date: Sunday, November 6, 2022Location: Handball Courts, 242nd/Broadway Check-in: 4:45 amDeparture: 5:00 am promptly Payment: $30 members $40 non-members Please pay Paypal via the below link. If you cannot pay using Pay Pal, please email VCTCONLINE@gmail.com to reserve seat and make other payment arrangements. Your payment will - [2022 Queens 10k Bus Signup](https://vctc.org/queens-10k-bus-signup/) - Bus to Queens! There will be a bus to Queens for the 10k on Saturday, June 18! Departure location: handball courts (just south of 242nd and Broadway)TIME: 5:30 am SHARP departure (please arrive by 5:15). Give yourself enough time to find parking! Drop off at Corona Park, Flushing Meadow. Bus will park at/near drop-off and - [2022 Brooklyn Half Bus Signup](https://vctc.org/brooklyn-half-bus-signup/) - IMPORTANT UPDATE: We will now have two buses as originally planned (see below)! Please sign up and spread the word! Time to sign up for the bus to the Brooklyn Half 2022! We have two school buses taking us to the start and picking us up at the finish! Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022 Departure - [2022 Urban Environmental Challenge 10K (AG)](https://vctc.org/2022-urban-environmental-challenge-10k-ag/) - [2022 Urban Environmental Challenge 5K (AG)](https://vctc.org/2022-urban-environmental-challenge-5k-ag/) - [2022 Urban Environmental Challenge 5K](https://vctc.org/2022-urban-environmental-challenge-5k/) - [2022 Urban Environmental Challenge 10K](https://vctc.org/2022-urban-environmental-challenge-10k/) - [Join](https://vctc.org/join/) - Congratulations! So you’ve decided to take the plunge and join VCTC. You’re going to be glad you did. Click here to be redirected to RunSignUp to pick your membership level and pay your dues. What happens Next? You will automatically gain access to all the Members Only pages and groups so go explore! Stick up - [2021 Summer Series #7 — 8/12/2021](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2021-summer-series-7-8-12-2021-2/) - Age-Graded Results - [2021 Summer Series #7 — 8/12/2021](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2021-summer-series-7-8-12-2021/) - Overall Results - [2021 Summer Series #6 - 7/29/2021](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2021-summer-series-6-7-29-2021/) - Overall - [2021 Summer Series #6 - 7/29/2021](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2021-summer-series-6-7-29-2021-2/) - Age-Graded Results - [2021 Summer Series #5 - 7/15/21](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2021-summer-series-5-7-15-21/) - Age-Graded Results - [Club Points Spots Policy](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/vctc-policy-on-assigning-spots-for-nyrr-club-points-races/) - VCTC Policy on Assigning Spots for NYRR Club Points Races Currently (2021) each club is allowed four spots for its members who were unable to register for a sold-out NYRR "Club Points" race. There are 7 club points races this year (2021) in which this policy will apply. This policy does not apply to races not - [2021 Summer Series — Race #4 (Relay) - 7/1/2021](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2021-summer-series-race-4-relay-7-1-2021-oa/) - Overall Results - [2021 Summer Series — Race #4 (Relay) - 7/1/2021](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2021-summer-series-race-4-relay-7-1-2021-ag/) - Age-Graded Results - [2021 Summer Series #3 — 6/17/2021](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2021-summer-series-2-6-17-2021/) - Age-Group Results - [2021 Summer Series #3 — 6/17/2021](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2021-summer-series-3-6-17-2021/) - Overall Results - [2021 Summer Series #2 — 6/3/2021](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2021-summer-series-2-6-3-2021/) - Age-Group Results - [2021 Summer Series #2 — 6/3/2021](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2021-summer-series-2-6-3-2021-2/) - Overall Results - [2021 Summer Series #1 — 5/20/2021](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/3710-2/) - Overall Results - [2021 Summer Series #1 — 5/20/2021](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2021-summer-series-1-5-21-2021/) - Age Group Results Overall Results - Women Overall Results - Men 20 and Under Results - Women 20 and Under Results - Men 20-29 Results - Women 20-29 Results - Men 30-39 Results - Women 30-39 Results - Men 40-49 Results - Women 40-49 Results - Men 50-59 Results - Women 50-59 Results - Men - [Long Sleeve Cotton Tees](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/club-gear/long-sleeve-cotton-tees/) - We are taking prepaid orders for VCTC long sleeve cotton tees! New orders will be placed when we have enough items to make a group order. See photos below for the graphics and options (please note: VCTC lettering will be on the sleeve) Long-sleeved 100% cotton tees are available in 3 color options and sizes - [Sweatshirts](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/club-gear/sweatshirts/) - We are taking prepaid orders for VCTC sweatshirts! New orders will be placed when we have enough items to make a group order. See photos below for the graphics and options (please note: VCTC lettering will be on the sleeve) 3 styles are available (Gildan midweight pullover hoodie, Gildan midweight zipped hoodie, Gildan midweight crew - [VCTC Online Store](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/club-gear/vctc-online-store/) - In addition to ordering directly from VCTC for our official singlet and the occasional bulk order of sweatshirts and jackets, we now also have an online store where you can order other VCTC-branded practice gear and accessories. Select your style (both women’s and men’s), your size, and your shipping information. The products will be mailed - [Social Events](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/social-events/) - Our club has a number of standing and impromptu social events throughout the year. If you're looking to spend time with some of your favorite runners doing something other than running, you've come to the right place! Annual NYRR Club Night Annual Awards Dinner to celebrate our VCTC runners in January. Yearly Events: Santa Runs - [VCTC Kids Running Club](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/kids-club/) - ANNOUNCEMENTS We are going to be starting practices up again in early April. For now, the goal is to restart weekend afternoon practices. We will have new COVID protocols in place and masks will be required while at practice. Where: Horse Stables, Van Cortlandt Park When: 4-5pm Saturdays ABOUT VCTC KIDS CLUB Welcome to the - [Kid's Club](https://vctc.org/train/kids-club/) - Looking for a running club for the kids? VCTC will once again begin holding kids running club practices for an hour on Saturday afternoon. This is a low key practice for all kids ages 5-13 years old. We start with easy warm exercises like jumping jacks and high knees and then spend about a half - [Member's Meetings](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/members-meetings/) - The Members' Meeting dates for 2021 have been set (subject to change...) March 13 - Zoom meeting 11am April 10 - Van Cortlandt stadium, weather permitting May 8 - Van Cortlandt stadium, weather permitting June 12 - Van Cortlandt stadium, weather permitting July 10 - Van Cortlandt stadium, weather permitting No meeting in August September 11 - [VCTC Bylaws Revision 2020](https://vctc.org/vctc-bylaws-revision-2020/) - This is a proposed revision of the VCTC bylaws. All revisions are listed in ITALICS. Article I - Name The name of this organization is The Van Cortlandt Track Club Inc. The name of the Club as registered in New York Road Runners is Van Cortlandt TC. Article II - Objectives The objectives of this - [Club By Laws](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/club-by-laws/) - VCTC Bylaws Adopted 11/7/13 To view the 2020 proposed revisions, click here. Article I - Name The name of this organization is The Van Cortlandt Track Club Inc. The name of the Club as registered in New York Road Runners is Van Cortlandt TC. Article II - Objectives The objectives of this organization are: A. - [2020 Tough Love Relay](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/2020-tough-love-relay/) - Overall Results Ranking by Type of Team - [2020 Board Elections](https://vctc.org/2020-board-elections/) - On behalf of the 2019 VCTC Nominations Committee, we would like to announce that we have two candidates for the two open Board Positions for 2020. We held a paper ballot election at the Awards Dinner and this online election for members who did not attend the dinner. The online vote will be open until February 1, 2020. Our - [VCTC Awards](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/vctc-awards/) - Click to see the winners from each year! 2014 (for the 2013 year in running) 2015 (not available) 2016 (not available) 2017 (not available) 2018 (for the 2017 year in running) 2019 (not available) 2020 (for the 2019 year in running) - [2020 NYC Half Bus Signup](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/nyc-half-bus-signup/) - Time to sign up for the VCTC bus to the start of the NYC Half on Sunday March 15! Bus will be one way only to Prospect Park drop-off. Departure Time: 5:00 am* Place: Handball courts, Broadway and 242nd Cost: $20 per person * please note there will be 5 waves this year, beginning at - [Awards Night 2020 - For The 2019 Year In Running](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/vctc-awards/awards-night-2020-for-the-2019-year-in-running/) - Award Women's Men's Runner of the Year Stephany Evans Sean Moore Race of the Year Laura Rodriguez, California International Marathon - 2:53.03 Jacob Adams 5th Ave Mile - 4:24 Rookie of the Year Cassie Wangsness Ethan Laudermilch Service Award Andrea Rafael Personal Coach Award Bobby Asher Jim Hudick Award Jimmy Atkins Otis Mathews Award - [Awards Dinner](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/social-events/awards-dinner/) - Join the team to kick off a year of celebration at our annual awards dinner! Your ticket includes beer, wine, a delicious meal, decadent dessert and a fantastic DJ to rock the house for a jumping VCTC party. When: Saturday, January 18th, 2020, 6:00 -11:00PM Where: The Fairways at Dunwoodie Golf Course, 1 Wasylenko Lane Yonkers, - [Staten Island Half Bus Sign-Up 2019](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/staten-island-half-bus-sign-up/) - Time to sign up for the VCTC bus to the Staten Island Half Marathon! Limited seats so please sign up ASAP. Only open to VCTC members unless we still have seats available closer to race day. We will let you know if/when seats are open to nonmembers. Date: Sunday, October 13Time: 5 am departure (please - [Testing Simple Calendar Sidebar](https://vctc.org/testing-simple-calendar-sidebar/) - [Testing Simple Calendar](https://vctc.org/testing-simple-calendar/) - July 2026 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 Tempo Run Tempo Run July 2, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • 3 4 Group Run Group Run July 4, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 am Handball Courts, Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway & 242nd Street Group Runs are open to all levels, - [Wednesday, December 4, 2019](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/nyrr-club-council-meeting/december-2019/) - NYRR Club Council Meeting NYRR RUNCenter(Attending: Bette Clark – Gee Chamorin) Introduction The Midnight Run will be the first run with ‘2020’ on the bib January 30 will be the first day for runners to claim their 2020 TCS NYC Marathon entry 2020 will be the 50th anniversary of the New York City Marathon 2020 - [Tuesday, September 24, 2019](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/nyrr-club-council-meeting/september-2019/) - NYRR Club Council Meeting NYRR RUNCenter (Attending: Betty Clark, Rick Bloomer, Gee Chamorin) Introduction Michael Capiraso opened the meeting by highlighting the 20th anniversary of the NYRR Youth Program. Young runners who started 20 years ago could have been present at the meeting tonight! Michael thanked everybody for helping in this effort. Queens 10K Recap Parking - [NYRR Club Council Meetings](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/nyrr-club-council-meeting/) - 2019 Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - [Club Points Races Poll](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/club-points-races-poll/) - At the December 4 NYRR Club Council Meeting, Member Clubs will convene to vote on the 2020 Race Calendar for Club Points. This survey is an opportunity for VCTC members to express their opinion so that Club Leadership can have YOUR interest at heart when voting. Thanks! - [Award Winners For The Year 2013 In Running](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/vctc-awards/2014-award-winners/) - VCTC 2014 Awards Night! Runners of the Year Anna Carlson and Kevin Shelton-Smith Anna Kevin Otis Matthews Award for Service Ken Rolston Ken Jim Hudick Award Bette Clark Bette Clark JHA Click on names for links: Race of The Year - Laura Rodriguez Laura Under 20 - Harrison Isaac Harrison 20-24 - Paulina Nunez and John - [Awards Night 2018 - For The 2017 Year In Running](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/vctc-awards/2018-award-winners/) - Award Women's Men's Runners of the Year Stephany Evans Susan Moore Bobby Asher Race of the Year Elena Makovskaya, Boston Marathon Service Award Gee Chamorin Lifetime Award Fernando Ruiz Otis Mathews Award Matt Soja Jim Hudick Award Maryann Khinda Lombardo Ultra Runners Alix Cotumaccio Kevin Shelton-Smith Nieves Medrano Perseverance Award Heidy Pabon Most Improved Valerie - [2019 Summer Series Winners](https://vctc.org/races/race-results/summer-series-winners/) - Open Category: Women: Aaliyah Wajid (20-29) Men: Yoel Guerrero (Under 14) - Levi Vazquez (15-19) - Francis Warner (30-39) Masters Category: Women: Judy TrippMen: Benigno Veraz Age-Group Winners: Under 15: Women: Hazel Lyons-Baum Men: Avian Hall 15-19: Women: Kyrie HallMen: Dorian Chavez 20-29: Women: Kristen MacFarlaneMen: Jacob Adams 30-39: Women: Katherine SullivanMen: Adam Pegues 40-49: - [End Of Summer Series Party](https://vctc.org/end-of-summer-series-party/) - Get ready to party: August 15th starting at 8:30pm after the last cross country race we will celebrate with the usual party at the golf house. Costs are: member - $20 guest - $40 kids (10 and under) - $10 If you don't want to pay by PayPal, you MUST send an email to vctconline@gmail.com - [NYC Marathon Local Competitor Program](https://vctc.org/nyc-marathon-local-competitor-program/) - Anyone registered for the NYC Marathon 2019 who meets the standards for the Local Competitor Start (see below) , please email vctconline@gmail.com (subject: NYC Marathon Local Competitor Program) with the following information: your name, email address (used for NYRR) DOB, Qualifying Time, Qualifying Race, Year of Qualifying Race, Age (@Qualifying Race), Link To Qualifying Results. Details - [2019 VCTC Yankees Game](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/social-events/vctc-yankees-game/) - New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays! Game Date: Friday, September 20, 2019 at 7:05 pm Looks like the Yankees are having a wining season and we get to cheer them on as they take on the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday evening, September 20, 2019 at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $27.90 per ticket with seats - [2019 Queens 10K Bus](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/2019-queens-10k-bus/) - Time to reserve a seat on the VCTC Bus to the Queens 10K! Only one bus and one week for members to sign up before seats are made available to nonmembers! When: Saturday, June 15Time: 5:45 a.m. departureWhere: Handball Courts, 242nd and BroadwayCost: $20 pp one way or round trip Drop off/bus parking will be - [2015 Urban Challenge 10K Overall Result](https://vctc.org/urban-environmental-challenge/2015-urban-challenge-10k/) - Van Cortlandt Track Club HY-TEK's Meet Manager 2015 Urban Environmental Challenge 10k Trail Race Van Cortlandt Park Last Completed Event Mixed 10k Run RR Comp# Name Team Time Points ========================================================================================= 1 561 Michael DiBlasi M28 Unattached 40:08.00 2 434 Samuel Gotts M22 Unattached 41:19.00 3 496 Byron Saunders M28 Unattached 41:33.00 4 424 Sean Dunne - [2015 Urban Challenge 10K AG Results](https://vctc.org/urban-environmental-challenge/2015-urban-challenge-10k-ag-results/) - Van Cortlandt Track Club HY-TEK's Meet Manager 2015 Urban Environmental Challenge 10k Trail Race Van Cortlandt Park Last Completed Event Event 1 Mixed 10k Run RR ================================================================================== Name Age Team Avg Mile Finals Points ================================================================================== Overall Results Women 10000 Run 1 #184 angela sykes W43 Millrose 8:01.2 49:50.00 2 #192 Selina Wang W16 Unattached 8:03.8 - [VCTC Jackets](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/club-gear/vctc-jackets/) - Here's how to order a VCTC jacket: The design and sizing chart are at the bottom of the page. That design can be created in 4 styles ranging in price from $54 to $114. The links to the different styles are below so you can see the description and what it looks like. When you - [Site-Wide Activity](https://vctc.org/activity/) - [My VCTC](https://vctc.org/membership-account/) - My Account Welcome, Username: Email: Edit Profile | Change Password | Log Out My Memberships You do not have an active membership. Choose a membership level. Order History Date Level Total Status January 2, 2016 N/A $10.00 Paid - [Santa Run 2018](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/social-events/santa-run/) - Have you been naughty or nice? Only Santa knows for sure and he'll be spotted in Van Cortlandt Park for the annual Santa Run on Sunday, December 9Dressed in your best, or ugliest, holiday finery, meet at the Tortoise & Hare statue at 11:00. Crazy revelers will go dashing through the snow (ok, lets hope - [2018 NYRR Club Night](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/social-events/2018-nyrr-club-night/) - When: Thursday February 1 6-10:00 pm Where: Espace, 635 west 42nd St. Tickets for our reserved VCTC tables are now ready to be purchased, $50 per person. Please click on the Pay Pal link to purchase (unless you’ve already paid cash or check to Carolyn). Even if you’ve already given us - [Monthly Meeting Poll](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/monthly-meeting-poll/) - In an effort to try and include as many members as possible in our monthly meetings, the Board would appreciate you taking the time to answer this poll. [socialpoll id="2341089"] - [Members](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/members/) - Search for: Viewing All Profiles (Showing 1-13 of 13 Results) Adam Golovizki Email Address usedrecord@gmail.com Level Lifetime Start Date September 1, 2015 View Profile AndyKimerling Email Address wrrunner@aol.com Level Lifetime Start Date January 15, 2016 View Profile Bobby Asher Email Address asher243@gmail.com Level Lifetime Start Date January 1, 2019 View Profile Carolyn Hehir Email Address - [2018 VCTC Board Candidates](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/2018-vctc-board-candidates/) - The candidates for the two open positions on the Board with terms ending in 2020 are Bobby Asher, Kate Donovan, Rigo Martinez and Steve Shernicoff. Below are the candidate statements from each. The online voting for these candidates is being updated and will be emailed to each eligible member (two emails for each family and one - [Groups](https://vctc.org/groups/) - [40th Annual NYRR Club Night](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/social-events/40th-annual-nyrr-club-night/) - Come celebrate “the best runners and teams in New York City” and the “power of running,” on Thursday, January 31, 6:00-10:00 pm at the Grand Ballroom, Manhattan Center (311 West 34th Street). Our women’s 60’s team and our men’s 70’s team will be up on stage for their first place finishes! VCTC has reserved - [2019 Board Elections](https://vctc.org/2019-board-elections/) - Click here to vote - please refer to the email you received with your personalized login and password. Bios for 2019 Board Candidates Andrea Rafael I joined VCTC in January of 2013 and quickly learned the spirit and camaraderie of our team members. Whether fast and competitive, or slower and running for fun, we are there - [Members and Board Meeting Minutes](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/members-meetings/members-and-board-meeting-minutes/) - 2018 2017 2016 2015 - [Success!](https://vctc.org/success/) - Thank you so much for your payment to the Van Cortlandt Track Club. We look forward to seeing you out there! - [Women's Clothing](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/club-gear/womens-clothing/) - If you clicked right to this page to order, please make sure you read the instructions on the main clothing page for details on order timing and delivery. Capri's Cool down your high-intensity workout in the Women's Nike Pro Hypercool Capri. Stretch mesh insets wrap around the natural curve of your thigh for optimum ventilation - [Men's Clothing](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/club-gear/mens-clothing/) - If you clicked right to this page to order, please make sure you read the instructions on the main clothing page for details on order timing and delivery. Half Tight For support that stretches with your body, Men's Nike Power Half Tights deliver zero distractions with an elastic waistband, body-hugging design and strategically-placed seams to - [Urban Environmental Challenge 2017 photos](https://vctc.org/urban-environmental-challenge-2017-photos/) - [Urban Environmental Challenge 2017 race results (by Age Groups)](https://vctc.org/urban-environmental-challenge-2017-race-results-by-age-groups/) - Van Cortlandt Track Club 2017 Urban Environmental Challenge Sunday, 2 April 2017 10k Trail Race Van Cortlandt Park Age Group rankings (Overall finishers) View race pictures ====================================================================== Name Gender/Age Avg Mile Final Time ====================================================================== Overall Results - [Urban Environmental Challenge 2017 overall race results](https://vctc.org/urban-environmental-challenge-2017-race-results/) - Van Cortlandt Track Club 2017 Urban Environmental Challenge 2 April 2017 10k Trail Race View race pictures Overall finishers (Age Group Finishes) Place Bib# Name Gender/Age Time ======================================================= 1 261 Evan Riehl M31 40:34 2 260 Gonzalo Reviriego M33 41:18 3 293 Michael Collins M47 - [RMHA Healthy Minds/Healthy Bodies 5K](https://vctc.org/races/summer-series/rmha-health-mindshealthy-bodies-5k/) - The 8th Annual RMHA Healthy Minds/Healthy Bodies 5K April 26, 2017 The 6th Annual RMHA Healthy Minds/Healthy Bodies will be on April 26, 2017 in Van Cortlandt Park. Race/Walk begins at 11:00 a.m. Discounts available. Register at: http://www.active.com/bronx-ny/running/distance-running-races/8th-annual-rmha-healthy-minds-healthy-bodies-5k-2017 We are looking forward to seeing you there! - [2017 VCTC Board Candidates](https://vctc.org/2017-vctc-board-candidates/) - Online voting has now ended. Results will be announced at the VCTC Awards Dinner on January 28, 2017. The candidates for the three positions on the Board with terms ending in 2019 are Carolyn Hehir, Andrea Rafael and Mandi Susman. Below are the candidate statements from each. The online voting for these candidates can be found - [Millrose Tickets](https://vctc.org/club-stuff/social-events/millrose-tickets/) - As we have in years past, the team has purchased a block of tickets to the Millrose Games which will be Saturday, February 20th at the Armory in Washington Heights. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased through the link below. We have a limited block so once these are gone, you're on your own! - [My VCTC](https://vctc.org/my-vctc/) - My Account Welcome, Username: Email: Edit Profile | Change Password | Log Out My Memberships You do not have an active membership. Choose a membership level. Order History Date Level Total Status January 2, 2016 N/A $10.00 Paid - [Riverdale B'Ramble](https://vctc.org/riverdale-bramble/) - Details coming soon! - [Sign Out](https://vctc.org/members-home/) - this is a test - [Membership Checkout](https://vctc.org/membership-account/membership-checkout/) - [pmpro_checkout] - [Privacy](https://vctc.org/privacy/) - Introduction: Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, we have developed this Policy in order for you to understand how we collect, use, communicate and disclose and make use of personal information. The new VCTC web site (VCTConline.com) which operates on the NING platform, is by its very nature, a social network. Thus, a - [Terms & Conditions](https://vctc.org/terms/) - Web Site - Terms & Conditions of Use: 1. 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This contains race reports, training updates and all things running related from our membership. - [Race Reports](https://vctc.org/category/vctc-blog/race-reports/) - Race reports submitted by members of the Van Cortlandt Track Club - [Team Inspiration](https://vctc.org/category/vctc-blog/team-inspiration/) - Inspiring running stories from our members. - [Team Leadership](https://vctc.org/category/vctc-blog/team-leadership/) - Updates to the Board and Executive Committee leadership teams - [Workout Updates](https://vctc.org/category/vctc-blog/workout-updates/)