Our race date for 2023 is April 16, 2023! Sign up today! If you are interested in volunteering with the JJTrail Race Committee let us know at jjtrailrace@gmail.com. We can use both adult and student committee members. Last year we had a great group and we are looking to build on that […]
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What: An event to celebrate the Grand Opening of the John Jay Community Trail in Cross River, NY. When: Saturday, April 2nd from 4 – 6pm Where: at the “Clocktower Commons” outside of Green Way Market at Orchard Square Shopping Center in Cross River, NY. RSVP please — so we can be prepared with […]
The early bird rate ends on 2/28/22 at midnight – sign up ASAP to lock in the lower registration rate for the April 3 races. The events for April 3 include the 5k trail race, the 4k “Jay Walk,” and the 200m Kids Jay Dash (elementary age and under). We […]
We have been working on the Final Link Trail and Boardwalk since Spring 2021 and have made some serious progress. Check the link to see where this part of the trail is and how it relates to the rest of the John Jay Community Trail and XC Course. The Final […]
[This is the prepared text for the 2021 race opening remarks – actual words uttered while in front of the starting line may be different — but this was the basis for it.] Good morning! My name is Rob Cummings – I am the race director for this event. Welcome! […]
If you'd like your name, your nickname, or your child's name pre-printed on your race bib, please register online before March 24th.
Race Date April 19! Hello JJTrail Runner, Supporter, Donor, and Sponsor, The John Jay Cross Country and Track & Field teams together with the John Jay Booster Club will be holding the 3rd annual John Jay 5k Trail Race, 4k Jay Walk, and Kids 200m Jay Dash at the JJ campus on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 9am. […]
Here are some JJTrail highlights from 2019: – We are just $400 shy of our $4,000 Fall Finish Fundraising drive goal! Help us reach the end before 2019 closes by clicking the link and sending a donation! – We held the 2nd annual successful JJ 5k Trail Race April 7, 2019. […]
Last week with the help of the students in the JJHS Wilderness Class, we moved the four big 28' beams for the Championship Bridge across the south campus ravine.
This past weekend we finished the north and south foundations for the #championshipbridge over the south campus ravine. We will be out there this week and this coming weekend working on the championship bridge!
If you would like to help out with a donation, we have our Fall Finish Fundraiser underway right now. Any amount you can give is appreciated and helps. (click for donation link)
Upcoming work sessions: short session 8:30am-12noon Wed 9/18; Saturday-no work session; Sunday 9/22 meet 10:30am @ThePit field; Thurs 9/19 8:30a & Fri 9/20 9a.
It was a busy and productive weekend on the John Jay Trail! Chainsaws, picks, shovels, brush cutters, weed whackers, rock bars, rakes, and a whole lotta people power! Check the map and come visit!
Registration is open and the John Jay 5k Community Trail Race is back for a THIRD year! Date is Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 9am.
We had a great showing this past Sunday for the beam moving - over 30 volunteers came and WE GOT IT DONE! Thank you!! Check the Record-Review - tomorrow’s edition - for a photo of the beam carriers in action.
Jjtrail volunteers, We will work tomorrow (Saturday) starting at 10am and Sunday starting at 10:30am. We will have cold water on site and will look to be done by around 3pm. If you need to leave earlier we are always grateful for the time you can volunteer! Join us if […]
We are still fundraising – Donate Today! Today is graduation day for the John Jay High School Class of 2019. Congratulations!!! If you donate to the JJTRAIL building fund in the name of a member of the JJHS Class of 2019 your gift will be matched by a generous donor […]
Hello Friends of the John Jay Community Trail, We will be out working on the bridges, boardwalks, and trail this Friday 6/21 starting at 9AM and this Sunday 6/23 (10:30AM start) to kick off the summer 2019 trail building push. Meet at the Pit Field below the lower bus parking […]
We received a $1500 challenge matching gift! If we can get an equivalent total donation (+$1500) in the name of members of the graduating class of 2019 the donor will match it. ... (Read more ...)