VCP50k 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Bronx, New York
- Entry fee
- From $125 · goes up to $150 on May 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCP50k | 50K | May 1, 20278:00 AM | $125$150 after May 1, 2027 | 65 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $125 until Apr 30, then $150 until May 1.
Online registration closes May 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in New York runs 6:01:11, about 11:38 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:18:35 and men in 5:55:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:54 AM, and the VCP50k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 220 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6087 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (QRRC) for VCP50k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at VCP50k?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 4:46:09 or better, the top quarter in 5:11:30, and half the field in 6:01:11; the last tenth came in after 7:01:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 4:46:08 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 6:13:43 |
| 40-49 | 6:18:35 | 5:23:38 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 1 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 6087 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 220 feet
- Included with entry
- Racing Singlet
- Distances
- 50K
- Editions
- 2027 (May 1, 2027), 2026 (May 2, 2026), 2025 (May 3, 2025), 2024 (May 5, 2024), 2023 (May 6, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is VCP50k?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $125 before processing fees, and rises to $150 on May 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 50K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 48 runners finished the VCP50k; the median finish was 6:01:11 and the winner ran 4:05:58.
- Where does it start?
- 6087 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The Van Cortlandt Park 50k
Founded in 2023 this ultramarathon is designed for a novice to be able to safely complete while also remaining challenging for experienced runners to be able to enjoy a fast time testing their endurance. The course is ten loops of the classic cross country course after an initial lap of the flats. There are rocks and roots but they’re not plentiful.
Overall elevation is about 2200ft
The aid station will be fully stocked with water and gatorade, salty and sweet snacks, fruits and more.You’ll also have easy access to any drop bag you want with your personal items/hydration/nutrition no longer than 1.5 miles away at the furthest point.