Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Receives $10,000 Donation from HOKA

By SÍLE MOLONEY

VAN CORTLANDT PARK Alliance is presented with a check for $10,000 from HOKA, a leading running shoe and performance wear company to support continued efforts to maintain the historic, cross-country course at Van Cortlandt Park, in partnership with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.
Photo courtesy of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) was presented with what was described as a generous donation of $10,000 from HOKA, a running shoe and sportswear company at the 52nd Annual Manhattan College Cross Country (XC) Invitational.

Representatives for VCPA said the contribution supports its continued efforts to maintain the historic cross-country course at Van Cortlandt Park, in partnership with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.

They said the Manhattan College XC Invitational, the largest high school cross-country meeting in the United States, draws thousands of runners, coaches, and spectators from the tri-state area and beyond. Known for its storied history and challenging course, they said the event has become a cornerstone of the cross-country running community.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance works to preserve, support, and promote the recreational and environmental resources of Van Cortlandt Park. In partnership with NYC Parks, VCPA officials said it maintains one of the most popular cross-country courses in the nation.

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