Race the USA - Virtual 10k Race in Yonkers, NY

Known popularly as the “City of Seven Hills” consisting of hills such as Park Hill, Cross Hill, Glen Hills, and other such places, it is no surprise that Yonkers has a lot to offer for trail enthusiasts planning their Yonkers 5k runs. Situated on the eastern bank of the Hudson River and bordering many beautiful neighborhoods of The Bronx like Wakefield and Woodlawn, this city is a runner’s delight! Yonkers also hosts more than just scenery but sets a wide-ranging ambiance that includes Yonkers Raceway for horse racing where you can witness some yonkers live racing, the Hudson River Museum, and Casinos. Untermyer and Tibbetts Brook Park are also popular destinations for people who want to witness many acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. With nice hot summers to sweat it out, Yonkers is an ideal location for runners to explore some history and picturesque scenes, all while running to their heart’s content!  Let us see some of the best routes Yonkers has to offer!

Parks and Garden Trails

The Bronx River Pathway is an amazing trail for those planning their yonkers 5k runs. A fairly flat and paved path, it hosts a large number of runners, cyclists, walkers, and kids. The entire pathway spans Valhalla to Yonkers, crossing many interesting locations in Westchester like the Kensico Dam Plaza, Greenburgh Nature Center, and the Westchester County Center. If you run with your dog, why don’t you try the Woodlawn Dog Run, a park specifically for Dog runs in the Bronx! Another popular trail in Yonkers is the heavily wooded Spain Ridge Park that offers picnic spots, hiking and mountain biking trails as well. It also consists of long-winded trails that take loops around glacial boulders posing a nice challenge for most runners. A definite must run for those in Yonkers. Finally, we have the Tibbetts Brook Park that spans 161 acres, located in the Lincoln Park section of Yonkers. With sports fields, lakes, picnic areas and pools, it a trail runner’s paradise.

As with many runners, there are those that crave competition as well. If you are one of those, represent your city at the Race the USA Virtual 5k Race Series and win your city and yourself a medal. Better yet, your runs raise money for charitable causes like the Feed the Children Organization and other fundraisers. So, what are you waiting for? Hit the nearby running stores like the Bronxville Running Company and get geared up for your Yonkers marathon and other runs like the color run yonkers!