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2010 Ivy League Heptagonal Cross Country Championships Information
DATE: Friday, October 29, 2010
SITE: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, N.Y.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Women's Race: 11 a.m.
Men's Race: 11:45 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: 12:30 p.m. (on the cement steps by The Tortoise
and The Hare statue)
COURSE MAPS (download here)
MERCHANDISE
2010 Ivy League Heptagonal Cross Country Championships t-shirts,
hats and more will be available for purchase at the merchandise
tent, which will be located by The Tortoise and The Hare statue on
Broadway.
TENTS
10’x10’ tents (weights only no
stakes) are permitted on the hillside running along
Broadway north and south of the finish line. The first three spots
south of the finish line will be reserved for the EMS vehicle,
first aid tent and timing vehicle. Each team must clean up
after themselves and the area around their tent.
ANIMALS
All pets brought to Van Cortlandt Park must be leashed or
restrained.
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking lots at 240th street and Broadway, and adjacent to the Van
Cortlandt Golf Course (follow brown signs to VCPGC).
DIRECTIONS TO VAN CORTLANDT PARK
From the South Take Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) North,
and proceed to the Van Cortlandt Park South Exit (Exit 11). Bear
right and go back over the Expressway toward Broadway. Make a right
at Broadway. The Park will be on your right. The baseball field
will be approximately 1/8 of a mile in from the first traffic light
(no cars are permitted - you must walk). The cross country course
will be approximately 1/4 of a mile further along
Broadway.
From the North New York State Thruway South (I-87) becomes the Major Deegan Expressway when entering the Bronx. Continue south to Van Cortlandt Park South Exit (Exit 11). Turn right at top of ramp then right onto Broadway. The Park will be on your right. The baseball field will be approximately 1/8 of a mile in from the first traffic light (no cars are permitted- you must walk). The cross country course will be approximately 1/4 of a mile further along Broadway.
From the East Bronx Whitestone or Throgs Neck Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway South (I-95). Take Major Deegan Expressway North (I-87) to Van Cortlandt Park South Exit (Exit 11). Bear right, going back over the Expressway, and make a right onto Broadway. The Park will be on your right. The baseball field will be approximately 1/8 of a mile in from the first traffic light (no cars are permitted- you must walk). The cross country course will be approximately 1/4 of a mile further along Broadway.
From the West George Washington Bridge - Follow signs to Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) North. Take to Van Cortlandt Park South Exit (Exit 11). Bear right, going back over the Expressway, and make a right onto Broadway. The Park will be on your right. The baseball field will be approximately 1/8 of a mile in from the first traffic light (no cars are permitted- you must walk). The cross country course will be approximately 1/4 of a mile further along Broadway.
The Subway Take the 1 train uptown until the end (the Van Cortlandt Park stop) and walk a few blocks north to the grounds.
