No official Tuesday run this week pending the snowstorm on Monday/Tuesday. If the snow holds off and accumulation is minimal, some may make it, but I won't know until Tuesday morning.

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, at 5:30 a.m. for 90 minutes of Schoolhouse Road Repeats. The hill on Schoolhouse Road begins at the gate near the admissions booth and continues […]

On Saturday, March 4, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run part of the Run the Numbers course. For the next several weeks, we'll be running the numbers course a piece at a time. Today, we'll be starting the Green Loop and aim for intersections 1-11 for […]

On Sunday, March 5, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Raven Flashback. Those of you in the group may remember that the Raven Rocks Run once went up the CB trail for a memorable climb near the start. We're bringing that climb back today with the […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, at 5:30 a.m. for 90 minutes of Schoolhouse Road Repeats. The hill on Schoolhouse Road begins at the gate near the admissions booth and continues […]

On Saturday, March 11, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the second part of the Run the Numbers course. For the next several weeks, we'll be running this course a piece at a time. Today, we'll be continuing the Green Loop—starting where we left off last […]

On Sunday, March 12, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, upper lot, ready to run the Town to Trailside course which includes distances of 5.5, 6, 7, and 9 miles, running counterclockwise, down "fun climb". Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00, Early Risers at 7:00. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter distance […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. After a warmup run, we'll run repeats on the FH trail from the Bergfield bridge to […]

On Saturday, March 18, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the second part of the Run the Numbers course. For the next several weeks, we'll be running this course a piece at a time. Today, we'll be starting on the orange loop—where we left off last […]

On Sunday, March 19, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan 4x8 Challenge. The entire Challenge starts at 5:00 a.m. but you can start whenever you want, including 8:00 a.m. This course consists of a series of 4-mile (approximate) clockwise loops in the Rez that […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. After a warmup run, we'll run repeats on the FH trail from the Bergfield bridge to […]

I'm postponing the Giant Pizza run until the end of next month. A number of the group that usually run this are not available and I'd like to include as many experienced runners as possible so when we go UP the sheer rock face instead of DOWN it, I can turn to them and say, […]

On Sunday, March 26, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run the Trailside to Town Park loop. This course loops around the northern part of the Rez, up the Howland Drive segment, before taking four different options for returning to the lot. An optional excursion into Lewisboro […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, at 5:30 a.m. for 90 minutes of Schoolhouse Road Repeats. The hill on Schoolhouse Road begins at the gate near the admissions booth and continues […]

On Saturday, April 1, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the next part of the Run the Numbers course. Today, we'll be starting by running to intersection 47. A run to 55 is around 6 miles but if you're looking for longer, you can pick up […]

On Sunday, April 2, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, when we run the Red/Rock Trail Loop. We’ll run this in a counterclockwise direction as marked and runners have the opportunity to run distances from 4 to 8.5 miles. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers at 7:00.Rookie […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. We'll start by running up the Orange Peeler segment (Orange trail to intersection 20). We'll run […]

On Saturday, April 8, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the next part of the Run the Numbers course. Today, The early crew will start at 6:00 and get intersection 56 so the 7:00 crew can start with 58. A run to 62 will net 7 […]

On Sunday, April 9, at 8:00 a.m., , meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a classic—Eleanor's Escape. This multidistance run takes you on a great mix of some of the best trails in the park. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers 7:00 a.m. Rookie Runners start at […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. After a warmup run, we'll run repeats on the FH trail from the Bergfield bridge to […]

On Saturday, April 15, at 6:00 a.m., meet at Ramapo-Dunderberg Timp Torne Trailhead, Tomkins Cove, NY, ready to run some epic trails at Harriman State Park. Based on responses, this group is focused on the 7 summits but the 5 sisters is an option if you decide the shorter distance is a better fit. Option […]

On Sunday, April 16, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run. If you're signed up for the John Jay 5k, we'll head up Howland and over to John Jay in time for the race to start. If you're not competing, you can continue around the northern perimeter on […]

On Saturday, April 22, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the final part of the Run the Numbers course. Today, The early crew will start at 6:00 and get intersections 63–66 so the 7:00 crew can start with 67. While that may only be 5 miles, […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of stride workout. We'll start at a comfortable pace for a mile then work in a series of strides […]

On Saturday, April 29, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the Leon Levy Preserve lot, 2-50 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY, ready to run a convoluted course of around 7 miles and using every trail in the park including the Levy East half mile extension. Early Risers start at 6:00 for an additional 4 miles. […]

On Sunday, April 30, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Trailside Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation when we run the classic Trailside to Overlook loop. This course offers multiple distances but all start toward the Overlook and return via FH. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 for an extra eight miles; Early Risers start at […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

This Saturday, May 6, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Sleeping Giant State Park, 200 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 06518, for up to 10 miles of hills, trails, rocks, and one very cool castle. There is a $15 day-use fee for out-of-state cars so if you want to rideshare, meet at Lewisboro Town Park lower lot at […]

On Sunday, May 7, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park (upper lot until full, then lower lot) ready to run the Five Bridges run. The 7.5 mile version of the run passes by five of the major bridges in the Rez but you have options for longer and shorter distances should you choose. […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. We'll head down the FH trail and run repeats to Lean-to 7 (the Happy Ending segment). […]

On Saturday, May 13, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park, Hemlock Lake Beach Parking Lot, when we run a variation of the Sarah Bishop course that meanders through much of the park. This version takes a turn that we haven't used since the early days of the race but keeps the best parts […]

On Sunday, May 14, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot ready to run the Michigan to Kimberly v3 loop. This version of the classic course offers distances from 5 to 7.5 miles but you can visit the Overlook as well to add even more. Cobweb crew starts at 5:00 […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of stride workout. We'll start at a comfortable pace for a mile then work in a series of strides […]

On Saturday, May 20, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow to Armstrong Loop. This course offers distances of 5, 7, and 8.5 miles and takes us off the reservation into two small preserves to the west of the park. The out-and-back nature of this gives […]

On Sunday, May 21, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Meadow Lot when we run the Meadow to Green Loop. This course heads to the Trailside Museum before circling around to Michigan Road. From there, take the Green trail to some of the smaller, lesser-used white trails in the Southern portion of […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, at 5:30 a.m. for 90 minutes of Schoolhouse Road Repeats. The hill on Schoolhouse Road begins at the gate near the admissions booth and continues […]

On Saturday, May 27, at 7:00 a.m. meet for a special run in the Catskills—the Slide Mountain/Burroughs Range Loop. This 14.5 mile loop offers 5,000 feet of elevation gain and crosses Slide Mountain (the highest peak in the Catskill range), Cornell, and Whittenberg. Meet at the Woods Bridge commuter lot in Katonah at 5:00 a.m. […]

On Sunday, May 28, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run all or part of the Michigan Multiloop Course (A.K.A. The Death Spiral). The 8:00 start will follow the 8 or 5 mile loop and you can continue with whatever loops you'd like. Those looking for a […]

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Michigan Road Lot to test yourself and find out who’s going to get the crown on one counterclockwise loop of Red. It's simple. 5.32 miles. The current course records are 36:09 for Chris Irwin and 41:50 for Julie Piddington although the competition for the […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. We'll head down the FH trail and run repeats to Lean-to 7 (the Happy Ending segment). […]

On Friday, June 2, at 7:00 p.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, lean-to 10, just past the Bergfield picnic area on Reservation Road, for a special Night Run. Bring a headlamp for the run—sunset is at 8:21 so you may be back before dark—and some food or drink for, you know, recovery afterward. And […]

This Saturday, June 3, at 7:00 a.m, meet at the Lewisboro Town Park upper parking lot (see map) when we run the Town Park to Green course. This course gives you options of 4, 6, and 8 miles of mixed-terrain fun. When you get to the Mill Site, follow the CB trail to Michigan Road […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of stride workout. We'll warm up with a loop of DH to Reservation Road then head over to Blue […]

On Saturday, June 10, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow Northern Loop course. I suggest you run in a clockwise loop, opposite the arrows on the map, and decide which distance to complete when you're closer to the end. Options include 5.5, 6.5, and 8-mile […]

This Sunday, June 11, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow lot, when we run the Meadow to Rock Trail Loop. We’ll head south from the meadow up the CB trail and make one of three loops before returning via FH, the Magic Stairs, and Trailside Museum. In between, you’ll see Dancing […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of stride workout. We'll warm up with a loop of DH to Reservation Road then head over to Blue […]

On Saturday, June 17, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the 14,000-acre Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, at the Big Woods parking lot off Route 301 (GPS Glynwood Farm or Topfield Equestrian Center for directions) for the first preview of the Fabulous Fahnestock Trail Race by Run Wild. This 12.5 mile course will follow the 50k […]

On Sunday, June 18, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Dancing Rockish run. We're only six months away from the annual running of the Dancing Rock Run and this course follows much of the Dancing Rock route but doesn't include the bushwhacks. In fact, since […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of stride workout. We'll warm up with a loop of DH to Reservation Road then head over to Blue […]

On Saturday, June 24, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Bennett's Pond parking lot ready to run the 7-mile Overlook Loop. This course takes us to the overlook and back and has a nice mix of hills and winding single-track. We haven't been to Bennett's Pond in a while since the parking lot isn't very large. […]

On Sunday, June 24, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Trailside Nature Museum lot ready to run the Trailside to Green loop. Options include distances of 5.5, 7.5 and 9 miles. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers at 7:00 Rookie Runners arrive at 7:00 a.m. for a shorter loop at an easier pace. […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

This Saturday, July 1, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Tazza Café, 408 Main St, Ridgefield, CT, and prepare to run the 11 mile Brew to Brews run through Devil’s Den and Saugatuck. Options include the full 11 miles and an abbreviated 6 mile version. 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. Get Some Fresh Brewed Meet at Tazza Café, […]

On Sunday, July 2, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Michigan Road Lot ready to run the Michigan to Kimberly (v2) run. Options include 6.5, 7.5, and 9 mile distances. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early Risers at 7:00. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter distance and easier pace. Print Map Download the PDF

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of stride workout. We'll warm up with a loop of DH to Reservation Road then head over to Blue […]

On Friday, July 7, at 7:00 p.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road lot at lean-to 5, for a special Night Run. This course is a classic and takes us to the Overlook and Raven Rocks. Bring a headlamp for the run and some food or drink for, you know, recovery afterward. And […]

On Saturday, July 8, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Michigan to Armstrong Loop. We'll follow the Meadow to Armstrong map that takes us off the reservation into two small preserves to the west of the park. But we'll start at Michigan Road and customize the […]

This Sunday, July 9, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park Upper Lot, when we run The Crazy 8 Run. This 8-mile, figure-8 course will take runners on the Blue trail and over the fire tower. Multiple distances are available and if you’re not up for the full distance, turn back at Kimberly Bridge […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, July 15, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Westmoreland Sanctuary on Chestnut Ridge Road in Mount Kisco when we run the 5.25 mile perimeter loop and explore the additional 28-acre parcel that has been recently acquired. Early Risers can meet at Butler Sanctuary just across the street at 6:00 a.m. for a 4-mile loop […]

On Sunday, July 16, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run a classic—Eleanor's Great Escape. This multidistance run takes you on a great mix of some of the best trails in the park and includes an awesome 8.4 mile option that might run a little long. Cobweb Crew […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, July 22, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan to Dancing Rock course. This loop starts with a climb to the Overlook then follows some of the lesser-used trails in the park. Options include 4.5, 6.6, 8 and 9 mile loops. Early Risers […]

On Sunday, July 23, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road lot, ready to run the Green Rock Trail course which includes the Overlook, Spy Rock, the Stairs, and Raven Rocks. Options include 4.5, 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5 miles, running counterclockwise, down the stairs, toward Raven Rocks. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00, […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, July 29, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Kimberly Bridge Lot ready to run the Kimberly to Blue Route. Start down the Blue trail and choose from 5 miles, 6.5 miles, or 8 miles. Or, for those looking for something more aggressive, spend a few hours doing blue hill repeats […]

On Sunday, July 30, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow to Armstrong Loop. This course offers distances of 5, 7, and 8.5 miles and takes us off the reservation into two small preserves to the west of the park. The out-and-back nature of this gives […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats, Strides, or a mix of both. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is […]

On Saturday, August 5, at 5:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., and 9:00 a.m., meet at the Depew Court lot at Blue Mountain and run the Sixth Annual Blue-Per Bowl run. Starting at 5:00 a.m., make one 7.5 mile loop and a second starting at 7:00 a.m. Join in for one or both loops or finish a […]

On Sunday, August 6, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Nature Museum Lot, ready to run the Trailside, Raven to Tower loop. We'll all head up everyone's favorite way to start a run—The Fox Hill climb—and then take some of the less-traveled trails from Michigan Road. Options include 4.5, 6, or […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, August 12, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park, Hemlock Lake Beach Parking Lot, when we run a variation of the Sarah Bishop course that meanders through much of the park. This version takes a turn that we haven't used since the early days of the race but keeps the best parts […]

On Sunday, August 13, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a course that's Stark Raven Mad. This 6.2-mile course follows the Raven Rocks course but starts at Michigan Road. You also have options for longer (8-mile) and shorter (5-mile) distances. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, August 19, 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, ready to run the Town Park to CB loop. This course offers distances from 5 to 8.6 miles but I suggest the 7.3-mile course and, while the map shows a bushwhack across from the Mill, I suggest turning down Michigan Road and […]

On Sunday, August 20, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow 4x8 Challenge. The entire Challenge starts at 5:00 a.m. but you can start whenever you want, including 8:00 a.m. This course consists of a series of 4-mile (approximate) clockwise loops in the Rez that can […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. We'll head down the FH trail and run repeats to Lean-to 7 (the Happy Ending segment). […]

On Saturday, August 26, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the Leon Levy Preserve lot, 2-50 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY, ready to run a convoluted course of around 7 miles and using every trail in the park including the Levy East half mile extension. Early Risers start at 6:00 for an additional 4 miles. […]

On Sunday, August 27, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, upper lot, ready to run the Town to Trailside course which includes distances of 5.5, 6, 7, and 9 miles, running counterclockwise, down "fun climb". Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00, Early Risers at 7:00. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter distance […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, September 2, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Big-O. This six-mile loop heads over Fox Hill to Blue and Raven Rocks before returning via Green. This is as close to a perfect circle as the trails in the Rez will yield. I'll post […]

On Sunday, September 3, at 5:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Pound Ridge 50k. Runners will make four loops—a 12 mile perimeter loop starting at 5:00, an 8 1/2 mile loop starting at 8:00, and two 5 1/2 mile loops of the Red trail. You'll be […]

On Labor Day, Monday, September 4, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Michigan Road Lot to test yourself and find out who’s going to get the crown on one counterclockwise loop of Red. It's simple. 5.32 miles. The current course records are 36:09 for Chris Irwin and 41:50 for Julie Piddington although the competition for the […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, September 9, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the Mt. Beacon Wolcott Avenunue lot, ready to run to the Beacon fire tower and back. The course is a 4-mile out-and-back with a vertical climb of 1,500 feet. While similar in incline to Blue, the two-mile uphill is a good test of endurance. Those who […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats, Strides on Blue, or a combination. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is […]

On Saturday, September 17, at 7:00 a.m., , meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a classic—Eleanor's Escape. This multidistance run takes you on a great mix of some of the best trails in the park. Early Risers start at 6:00 a.m. for a few extra miles. Print Map Download […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats, Strides on Blue, or a combination. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is […]

On Saturday, September 23, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Westmoreland Sanctuary on Chestnut Ridge Road in Mount Kisco when we run the 5.25 mile perimeter loop and explore the additional 28-acre parcel that has been recently acquired. Early Risers can meet at Butler Sanctuary just across the street at 6:00 a.m. for a 4-mile loop […]

On Sunday, September 25, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum, when we run the Museum, CB, to Blue Route. All distances start up FH and branch from there. The 8 mile loop takes a bushwhack to get to CB before meeting up with the other distances on Green. Options include […]

On Saturday, September 30, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, ready to run the Kessel Run. This out-and-back course is nine non-technical miles on some of the fastest trails in the Rez so you'll be able to stretch your legs and gain some speed. If you're not up for the full […]

On Sunday, October 1, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot ready to run the Michigan to Kimberly v3 loop. This version of the classic course offers distances from 5 to 7.5 miles but you can visit the Overlook as well to add even more. Cobweb crew starts at 5:00 […]

On Saturday, October 7, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Reservoir Road in Katonah, behind the Katonah Museum of Art, ready to run the KMA to Hunt-Parker 7-mile course. This run starts on dirt roads, crosses the Cross River Dam, and heads over to Hunt-Parker Preserve—home of the Bedford Audubon Society—with various trails including single-track and […]

On Sunday, October 8, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a classic—Eleanor's Escape. This multidistance run takes you on a great mix of some of the best trails in the park. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers 7:00 a.m. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 […]

On Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, October 9, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Michigan Road Lot to test yourself and find out who’s going to get the crown on one clockwise loop of Red. It's simple. 5.32 miles. The current course record is 40:13 set by Tom Curley although the competition for the leaderboard is fierce. […]

On Saturday, October 14, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road lot, ready to run a special Rocktober loop of the Green Rock Trail course which includes Spy Rock, the Stairs, Raven Rocks, and Indian Rock Shelter. We'll aim for the 6.5-mile course but you have options for longer or shorter. […]

On Sunday, October 15, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Dancing Rockish run. This course follows much of the Dancing Rock route but doesn't include the large bushwhacks. Still plenty of trails left to have fun, though. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00, Early Risers at […]

On Saturday, October 21, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run a classic—the Fire Tower Summit Run. Before there was the Raven Rocks Race, there was The Fire Tower Run which follows some of the same trails but offers distances from 5 to 7.5 miles and includes the […]

On Saturday, October 28, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the East Trapps Trailhead in Mohonk Preserve (3213 US-44, Gardiner, NY 12525) ready to run a 10.5 mile loop through the Mohonk Preserve, by the Mountain House, to Sky Top Tower. Driving time is approximately 75 minutes and parking at the East Trapps lot is $15 […]

On Sunday, October 29, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan 4x8 Challenge. The entire Challenge starts at 5:00 a.m. but you can start whenever you want, including 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. This course consists of a series of 4-mile (approximate) clockwise loops in the […]

This Saturday, November 4, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Tazza Café, 408 Main St, Ridgefield, CT, and prepare to run the 10 mile Brew to Brews run through Bennett’s Pond, Hemlock Hills, and Pine Mountain. Options include the full 10 miles and an abbreviated 6 mile version. 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. Get Some Fresh Brewed Meet […]

On Sunday, November 5, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run the Trailside to Town Park loop. This course loops around the northern part of the Rez, up the Howland Drive segment, before taking four different options for returning to the lot. An optional excursion into Lewisboro […]

On Friday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, lean-to 10 (opposite Pell Hill), for a special Night Run. Bring a headlamp for the run and some food or drink for, you know, recovery afterward. Bring a change of clothes and get ready for a fun evening around the campfire. And […]

On Saturday, November 11, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Raven Rocks Course. This is a great chance to check out the course before the race. Early Risers start at 6:00 for a few extra miles. Print Map Download the PDF Download the KML Download the […]

This Saturday, November 18, at 7:00 a.m, meet at the Lewisboro Town Park upper parking lot (see map) when we preview next Sundays Fat Ass/Fat Raven Run. The course offers distances of 3.5, 7, 8.5, and the full 9.5 Fat Raven. Early Risers start at 6:00 for an addition 4-mile loop. Hope to see you […]

On Sunday, November 19, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, when Ravember continues with the the Nevermore Loop. You'll recognize this as the Raven Rocks course except this time, run the course in reverse, heading toward the Trailside Museum first and ending via the yellow trail. If you had fun […]

This Friday, November 24, at 7:00 a.m, meet at the Zofnass Family Preserve on Upper Shad Road in Pound Ridge (see Google Map) when we run everyone’s favorite labyrinthian preserve with a network of trails noted for its crags and rock outcrops. Meet at the main entrance and we’ll follow a perimeter loop making all […]

On Saturday, Novembr 25, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the Leon Levy Preserve lot, 2-50 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY, ready to run a convoluted course of around 7 miles and using every trail in the park including the Levy East half mile extension. Early Risers start at 6:00 for an additional 4 miles. […]

This Sunday, November 26, at 8:00 a.m, meet at the Lewisboro Town Park upper parking lot (see map) when we run a perennial favorite—the Fat Ass Run. The course offers distances of 3.5, 7, 8.5, and the 9.5 Fat Raven. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers at 7:00 a.m. Rookie Runners start at […]

This Saturday, December 2, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the gazebo at Leonard Park in Mt. Kisco (see map) when we tackle the different trails from Leonard Park. We’ll start in Leonard park, go through Marsh Sanctuary, Merestead, and Butler. This is a test run for the Leonard Park Half so if you want a […]

On Sunday, December 3, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow to Armstrong Loop. This course offers distances of 5, 7, and 8.5 miles and takes us off the reservation into two small preserves to the west of the park. The out-and-back nature of this gives […]

On Saturday, December 9, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot for a course check of the Dancing Rock Run. We'll be planting flags for this year's run so this is going to be slow going. When we're done, we'll have blazed a trail for the Dancing Rock Classic 12.5k […]

On Sunday, December 10, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Dancing Rockish run. This course follows much of the Dancing Rock route but doesn't include the large bushwhacks. Still plenty of trails left to have fun, though. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00, Early Risers at […]

On Saturday, December 16, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot for the final final course check of the Dancing Rock Run. Flags have been planted on the bushwhacks so you'll we'll have blazed a trail for the Dancing Rock Classic 12.5k course. Early Risers start at 6:00 for a […]

This Saturday, December 23, at 7:00 a.m, meet at the Lewisboro Town Park upper parking lot (see map) when we run the Town Park to Green course. This course gives you options of 4, 6, and 8 miles of mixed-terrain fun. When you get to the Mill Site, follow the CB trail to Michigan Road […]

On Sunday, December 24, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, for a special running of the Red and Green (trails). First, make a counterclockwise loop of red, then, if you're up for more, head over for a counterclockwise loop of Green. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers […]

Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Tuesdays at 5:30 a.m. for a run finishing up between 7:00 and 7:30. It’s a great way to get your run in early. If you can't make it to Harriman State Park to run with Kevin Rader, Meet at Michigan […]

On Tuesday, December 26, at 7:30 a.m., meet at Harriman State Park, Anthony Wayne parking lot, and run a special 6-mile Boxing Day Loop with Kevin Rader. If you're not familiar with the trails, don't worry, the group will stay together sharing holiday cheer up and down the trails. You'll be following the Big Bear […]

On Saturday, December 30, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot ready to run the Michigan to Kimberly v3 loop. This version of the classic course offers distances from 5 to 7.5 miles but you can visit the Overlook as well to add even more. Early Risers at 6:00 a.m. […]

On Sunday, December 31, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, when we run the classic Trailside to Tower course. This course starts off up the gradual slope of the Orange Trail before splitting into one of four distances from 5 to 9 miles. But as the name suggests, all […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. We'll head down the FH trail and run repeats to Lean-to 7 (the Happy Ending segment). […]

On Sunday, January 7, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot ready to run the Raven Lunatic—The Raven Rocks course but with snow—because anyone who’s running on these trails has got to be a raven lunatic! We're expecting snow Saturday night so this is going to be a particularly fun course […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. We'll head down the FH trail and run repeats to Lean-to 7 (the Happy Ending segment). […]

On Saturday, January 13, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a classic—The Blue Moon Loop. This course, courtesy of one of the Loop founders, Dave Cope, revives an old trail below the Leatherman's Cave that is on the old Stroller's Map but absent from more recent […]

On Sunday, January 14, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Michigan Road Lot ready to run the Michigan to Spy Rock 7 Mile Loop, or as I like to call it, The Stairmaster. This course starts up the FH trail and heads over the Magic Stairs before turning south past Castle Rock and […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, January 20, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, when we run a very special course—the Beast Loop. This course includes six bushwhacks through parts of the Rez most never visit so come prepared for some off-trail adventure. Early Risers start at 6:00 for an additional 4-mile loop […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, January 27, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan to Clark course. This 7.5 out-and-back takes us out of the Rez to the adjoining Clark preserve on the southern part of the park where we'll make a perimeter loop before heading back. Early […]

On Sunday, January 28, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, ready to run the Kimberly Expedition. This course offers two loops—first head north and complete a 2.7-mile loop, then once back at Kimberly Bridge, choose one of three distances for the southern loop. Note that I've indicated a bushwhack […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, February 3, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, when we run the Meadow, Michigan, & Museum Loop. We’ll run this in a counterclockwise direction as marked and runners have the opportunity to run distances from 5 to 9 miles. Early Risers start at 6:00 for a few extra […]

On Sunday, Febryary 4, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, ready to run the Town to Tower Loop. This course offers distances of 5, 7, and 8 miles and takes us on a variety of terrain from single-track technical to double-wide flat trails. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early Risers at […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, February 10, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot when we run the pregame edition of the Looper Bowl. We'll plan to make this a dry loop but if you really have your heart set on that first water crossing and the mud flats, have at. Early Risers start […]

On Sunday, February 11, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot when we run an annual favorite—The Looper Bowl. It’s all the fun of the Leatherman’s Loop but colder and with a chance for snow and ice. You won’t want to miss this! If you don’t want to get your feet […]

Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Tuesdays at 5:30 a.m. for a run finishing up between 7:00 and 7:30. It’s a great way to get your run in early. Due to the snowstorm, I suggest staying home today. Be safe.

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, February 17, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road lot, ready to run the Green Rock Trail course which includes the Overlook, Spy Rock, the Stairs, and Raven Rocks. We'll be breaking some trail in preparation for Sunday's run if we can so you're going to get a great workout […]

On Sunday, February 18, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road lot, ready to run the Green Rock Trail course which includes the Overlook, Spy Rock, the Stairs, and Raven Rocks. Options include 4.5, 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5 miles, running counterclockwise, down the stairs, toward Raven Rocks. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00, […]

On Saturday, February 24, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, when we run the classic Trailside to Tower course. We'll be running this in a clockwise direction, against the arrows, and depending on conditions, may follow a bushwhack early (that is on the Beast course). Early Risers start at […]

On Sunday, February 25, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum, when we run the Museum to Blue route. We’ll run this in a counterclockwise direction heading out on the Orange Trail first. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers at 7:00 a.m. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 a.m. for […]

On Saturday, March 2, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run part of the Run the Numbers course. For the next several weeks, we'll be running the numbers course a piece at a time. Today, we'll be starting the Green Loop and aim for intersections 1-11 for […]

On Sunday, March 3, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a classic—Eleanor's Escape. This multidistance run takes you on a great mix of some of the best trails in the park. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers 7:00 a.m. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 […]

On Saturday, March 9, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the second part of the Run the Numbers course. For the next several weeks, we'll be running this course a piece at a time. Today, we'll be continuing the Green Loop—starting where we left off last […]

On Sunday, March 10, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Raven Flashback. Those of you in the group may remember that the Raven Rocks Run once went up the CB trail for a memorable climb near the start. We're bringing that climb back today with the […]

On Saturday, March 16, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the third part of the Run the Numbers course. For the next several weeks, we'll be running this course a piece at a time. Today, those starting at 6:00 a.m. will catch intersections 25 through 32—a […]

On Sunday, March 17, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan 4x8 Challenge. The entire Challenge starts at 5:00 a.m. but you can start whenever you want, including 8:00 a.m. This course consists of a series of 4-mile (approximate) clockwise loops in the Rez that […]

On Saturday, March 23, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the fourth part of the Run the Numbers course. For the next several weeks, we'll be running this course a piece at a time. Today, those starting at 6:00 a.m. will catch intersections 47–49 a four-mile […]

On Sunday, March 24, you've got some options. At 10:00 a.m., meet at FDR State Park ready to race Mudders and Grunters, a 5 mile course of trails and mud. But if you'd like to stay closer to home, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run the […]

On Saturday, March 30, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the fifth part of the Run the Numbers course. Today, those starting at 6:00 a.m. will catch intersections 58 and 59 a four-mile run, then at 7:00, we'll catch 60 through 66 for an additional 7.5 […]

On Sunday, March 31, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, when we run the Red/Rock Trail Loop. We’ll run this in a counterclockwise direction as marked and runners have the opportunity to run distances from 4 to 8.5 miles. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers at 7:00.Rookie […]