{"id":64554,"date":"2025-12-08T19:08:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T19:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/64554\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T19:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T19:08:09","slug":"bronx-runners-shine-in-the-running-of-the-bulls-5k-bronx-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/64554\/","title":{"rendered":"Bronx runners shine in the Running of the Bulls 5K \u2013 Bronx Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Runners braved a chilly morning for the third annual Running of the Bulls 5K in Van Cortlandt Park on Dec. 6, 2025. <\/p>\n

Photo by Emily Swanson <\/p>\n

On Dec. 6, runners aged 11 to 60-plus gathered in Van Cortlandt Park for the third annual Running of the Bulls 5K, organized by Race the Bronx<\/a> and Cash Cow NYC<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Though the morning was only 33 degrees with a dusting of snow on the ground, around 80 participants \u2014 including experienced marathoners and those attempting their first-ever 5K \u2014 traversed the hilly wooded trails with bragging rights, medals and t-shirts as their reward.<\/p>\n

Organizers Sol Rivera and Alex Felicier, founders of Race the Bronx, said the 5K takes a hilly, technical course through the woods, yet runners seem to love it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the hardest race, but one of our most popular ones,\u201d Rivera said.
\n\"\"Crossing the finish line at the Running of the Bulls 5K.Photo by Emily Swanson\n<\/p>\n

Felicier met Rivera through 718 Run<\/a>, the Kingsbridge running club he established in 2020, and began collaborating on Bronx events.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Race the Bronx has brought 5K races to Soundview, Starlight and Crotona Parks, with a priority on keeping entry fees relatively low, welcoming participants of all paces, and showcasing the borough\u2019s best running routes that are often overlooked by the rest of New York City\u2019s running scene.<\/p>\n

Haramritjot Singh, creator of the fashion brand Cash Cow NYC, said offering finisher medals this year was a huge motivator for participants, and the event reached capacity weeks in advance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re just adapting the race every year, seeing what people want,\u201d he said.\u00a0
\n\"\"Race sponsor Haramritjot Singh with the finishers\u2019 t-shirt he designed with his clothing brand, Cash Cow NYC. Photo by Emily Swanson
\n\"\"All finishers received medals for this year\u2019s Running of the Bulls 5K race.Photo by Emily Swanson\n<\/p>\n

He designed the black and yellow race t-shirt, which pays tribute to British Sikh runner Fauja Singh<\/a>, the world\u2019s oldest marathoner, who began running at age 89 and became the first person over 100 years old to complete a marathon in 2011. Fauja Singh died in a Sept. traffic accident at age 114.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With him as inspiration, the runners ended the race back where they started, near the tortoise and hare statue at Broadway Ave.\n<\/p>\n

The fastest overall was Konstantinos Athanasoulis of the Bronx, who completed the run in 20 minutes and 26 seconds. Right behind him were Ronaldo Baez (20:58) and Richard Custodio (21:07).<\/p>\n

\"\"Konstantinos Athanasoulis of the Bronx (center) was the overall winner, followed closely by Rolando Baez (right) and Richard Custodio (left).Photo by Emily Swanson<\/p>\n

All finishers received a medal and t-shirt, and the top finishers in each age and gender bracket received a light blue commemorative hoodie, along with a slice of famous Lloyd\u2019s Carrot Cake.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Race the Bronx is planning another 5K on April 11 in Soundview Park.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted our community to see how beautiful the Bronx can be,\u201d Rivera said.\n<\/p>\n

Reach Emily Swanson at\u00a0eswanson@schnepsmedia.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0(646) 717-0015<\/a>. For more coverage, subscribe to our\u00a0newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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