Pete McArdle 9-Mile Cross-Country Trail Race

The Pete McArdle 9-Mile Cross-Country Trail Race returns to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on Saturday, November 28, 2026. The historic race honors the late Irish-born Olympic marathoner and longtime Teaneck resident, who won 16 U.S. national championships during his remarkable running career and set two Ridgewood Run age-group records that still stand today.

Event Details

• What: Pete McArdle 9-Mile Cross-Country Trail Race

• When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 9:00 am

  Where: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, New York

• Race Distance: 9 miles

• Course: Three loops of Van Cortlandt Park’s historic cross-country course, featuring wooded hills and flatter sections

• Organizer: Van Cortlandt Track Club (VCTC)

• Honoring: Pete McArdle, Irish-born Olympic marathoner, 16-time U.S. national champion, and longtime Teaneck resident

• Getting There: Accessible from Bergen County via the George Washington Bridge or Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

Register for the Pete Mcardle 9-Mile Cross-Country Trail Race.

Read more about Pete Mcardle and the history of the Pete Mcaradle 9-Mile Cross-Country Trail Race on mybergen.com.