June 17, 2026
On Tuesday, December 24, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road lot, and help me remediate the Dancing Rock course marking. We'll do one last sweep of the curse, picking up flags as we go. If you missed Sunday's run, this will be the last chance you'll have to run the […]
On Thursday, December 26, at 7:30 a.m., meet at the Hessian Lake Parking Lot, near the ice rink, at Bear Mountain and come prepared to run a special 9-mile loop on parts of the North Face Endurance Challenge course. Depending on conditions, it might be longer. No worries, the group will keep together sharing holiday […]
This Saturday, December 28, at 7:00 a.m, meet at Leon Levy Preserve in South Salem, parking lot entrance on Route 123 about half a mile south of Route 35. At 383 acres, this preserve is relatively small but I have a course that will get us up to 7 miles hitting most of the trails […]
On Sunday, December 29, 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, which is a sizeable hill, to some of the smaller, lesser-used trails in […]
On Tuesday, December 31, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, when we run the final course of the year together. After another year of calling runs, I'm going to let someone else lead this one or we can take turns calling directions at each intersection as we go (because […]
On Wednesday, January 1, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park, trailhead to lookout point, when we usher in the new year with Sarah Bishop. Well, not Sarah herself, but on some of the trails of the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack. And speaking of which, we'll do a little exploring while we're there. Start the […]
On Saturday, January 2, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park ready to run the Five Bridges run. The 7.5 mile version of the run passes by five of the major bridges in the park so we'll aim for that distance. The weather looks like it will be cold and wet bo dress accordingly. […]
On Saturday, January 4, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow lot ready to run the Meadow to Armstrong course. This 7-mile course starts in the reservation, then crosses over to Richard’s Preserve and Armstrong before returning back. The entire course is 7 miles but if you want to cut it short, […]
On Sunday, January 5, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Trailside Museum when we run the Museum to Blue route. We’ll be following the course in a counterclockwise direction but since the bridges are out, when you reach Kimberly Bridge, climb Blue and finish through the meadow. Options include 6.5, 7.5. and […]
Saturday, January 11, 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. This time, we run the course in a clockwise direction (against the arrows) and return to the main lot. Those who want an extra challenge can do the Butler loop […]
On Sunday, January 12, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Michigan Road Lot when we run a perennial classic—the Rock Trail. We haven't been there as a group in a while so let's check out one of the Reservation’s more challenging trails and visit Dancing Rock, Indian Rock Shelter, Bear Rock Petroglyph, Castle […]
On Saturday, January 18, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum, when we run the 7 mile Museum to Blue route. We’ll run this in a clockwise direction, opposite the arrows on the map, and running through the field to get to Kimberly Bridge. It looks like the snow will hold […]
On Sunday, January 19, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation ready to run the Snowy Owl Run. This course is almost the same as the Raven Rocks run but starts with a climb up FH then down the CB trail—and everyone loves a good climb at the start, right? Looks like we'll […]
On Monday, January 20, at 10:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, for a special MLK Day run. Not sure of the course but we'll head over to Kimberly Bridge and make a loop in the southern part of the park before returning the way we came. Expect 7-ish miles. Hope to see […]
On Saturday, January 25, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, when we run the Kimberly Bridge Brown/Blue loop. This 8.3 mile double looped course starts with a loop to Raven Rocks and over the Fire Tower before returning to the cars and making another northern loop on DH and […]
On Sunday, January 26, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the trail head to Lookout Point in Mountain Lakes Park (201 Hawley Road, North, Salem, NY) when we run the 10K-ish Sarah Bishop Course. Instead of starting near Hemlock Campsite where the race starts, we'll start from the trailhead to lookout point. Parking may be tight […]
This Saturday, February 1, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Tusk and Cup coffee shop , 51 Ethan Allen Highway, 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. Since weather conditions may be, *ahem*, less […]
On Sunday, February 2, 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 […]
On Saturday, February 8, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, upper lot, when we navigate the 9.6 mile Kessel Run. This relatively flat course is a little longer than most but avoids steep uphills in favor of rolling hills throughout. Since this is an out-and-back, there are plenty of ways to shorten the […]
On Sunday, February 9, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot ready to run a new course that I'm calling Michigan Zig-Zags. Options include 8, 6.5, and 5 mile distances or get lost and see how many miles you can do. The challenge to this course is the weaving back-and-forth […]
On Saturday, February 15, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, when we run the Michigan Multiloop 8-mile course. Since the Bergfield Bridge is still under construction, head across the meadow at Trailside Museum and catch the FH trail to the river instead. Bring your own maps, though, I'm not […]
On Sunday, February 16, at 8:00 a.m., it’s time to get twisted. Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, when we run one of the Twisted Loops. This time we’ll the Purple loop and make sure we pass the construction of the new bridge. I'm pretty sure the bridges aren't ready to cross just […]
On Monday, February 17, at 7:00, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run the Museum to Blue Route, 7.5 mile option. Since the Bergfield Bridge isn't up yet, take the trail through the trailside meadow to complete the loop. Print Map Download the PDF
On Saturday, February 22, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, ready to run the Town Park to Kimberly Multidistance Loop. This offers runners distances from 6 to 11 miles starting and finishing on the same trails. I recommend the 7 or 9 mile loops. The group can decide on site. Print […]
On Saturday, February 22, at 7:30 a.m., meet at Bear Mountain, Ice Rink Lot, when we run the 5 Sisters course. This 13 mile, quad-shredding exercise in futility, contains 4700 feet of gain so you know it's going to be a tough run. Come prepared, you have been warned. I won't be there for this […]
Sunday, February 23, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, ready to run the Kimberly to Armstrong 9 mile run. Options include the full 9 miles but since this is an out-and-back course, you can turn around at any point for a shorter run. This course passes through three different […]
On Saturday, February 29, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation ready to run the Snowy Owl Run. This course is almost the same as the Raven Rocks run but starts with a climb up FH then down the CB trail—and everyone loves a good climb at the start, right? Before the run, […]
This Sunday, March 1, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Meadow lot when we run the Rock Trail 8 Mile Loop. We’ll head south through the meadow trails and return via FH. In between, you’ll see the Bear Rock Petroglyph, Spy Rock, the Stairs, Castle Rock, Raven Rocks, Indian Rock Shelter, and plenty […]
On Saturday, March 7, at 6:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, and run an hour of hill repeats up Blue. You should be able to get in 3 or 4 before you return to the lot at 7:00 a.m. to run the Boutonville Oak Loop. This multidistance run offers lengths […]
On Sunday, March 8, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Parking Lot, ready to run a new course—the Five Bridges Run. This course offers three options for different lengths—9, 6.5, and 5.5 miles—all of which pass over all four bridges in the Rez. Three of the bridges have been closed since late […]
On Saturday, March 14, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow lot, ready to run the Meadow Multiloop. This course gives you options for distances from 2 to 11 miles and can be run in either direction so as to minimize virus exposure. Print Map Download the PDF
On Sunday, March 15, at 8:00 a.m., if you're not self-quarantining, then meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Gerrython. Since the New York half marathon has been canceled, I'll give you the option of your own half marathon with a modified perimeter loop. But you also have options […]
On Saturday, March 21, between 7:00 and 7:30, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow Half Marathon. You have options for distances from 4.5 to 13.1 miles (by combining the two longest loops) and the course can be run in either direction. To minimize the risk of spreading coronavirus […]
On Sunday, March 22, between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run the Trailside Multiloop. This course offers a variety of distances from 2 to 13 miles and can be run in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction. To minimize the risk of spreading coronavirus by keeping […]
On Saturday, May 16, start anytime between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot ready to run the Michigan Zig-Zags. Options include 8, 6.5, and 5 mile distances or get lost and see how many miles you can do. Remember to socially distance, wear a mask or buff in […]
On Sunday, May 17, start anytime between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run Eleanor's Great Escape. You might notice that I've updated this longer version of the classic Eleanor's Escape to include multiple distances so now you have some choices as to how far you'd like […]
On Saturday, May 23, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Huntington State Park, 58 Sunset Hill Road, Redding, CT., for a 15k perimeter loop. We'll follow the course in a clockwise direction making sure to keep proper social distancing. Print Map Download the PDF
If you're looking to stay in the Rez, on Saturday, May 23, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Kimberly Bridge Lot ready to run the Kimberly to Blue Route. Options include 5, 6.5, and 8 miles. Vary your start times and directions, wear a buff or mask around others, and practice social […]
On Sunday, May 24, between 7:00 and 8:00, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow Half Marathon. You have options for distances from 4.5 to 13.1 miles (by combining the two longest loops) and the course can be run in either direction. Vary your start times and directions, wear […]
On Monday, May 25, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Red and Green Loop. Options include 4.5, 6, and 7.5 mile distances. Vary your start times and directions, wear a buff or mask around others, and practice social distancing. Print Map Download the PDF
On Sunday, May 31, start between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow to Blue Route. Options include 5, 6.5, and 8 mile distances and you can run this course in either direction to avoid crowding. I'll be there at 7:00 and put a few […]
On Saturday, June 6, 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. Options include 4, 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5 mile course and you can run this in either direction. There's a fair […]
On Sunday, June 7, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum lot, when we run the Trailside to Tower loop. Options include 5, 6, 7, and 9 miles and the course can be run in either direction. The early crew can arrive at 7:00 for a 4-mile loop. Rookie Runners can […]
On Saturday, June 13, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park, Trailhead to Lookout Point Lot, when we run the Sarah Bishop course plus the Old Sib preserve. Options include a new trail that connects the Spruce Lake trail to the Pool Parking lot which doesn't change the distance, just the route. Print Map […]
On Sunday, June 14, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Sights to Heights v2 course. Options include 5.5, 7.5, and8.5 miles and can be run in either direction. The mountain laurel are starting to bloom so the trail up to the Fire Tower will be […]
Two crescents—the Moon and Venus—meet in the sky in the wee hours of June 19. Should weather conditions be favorable, be sure to set your alarm clock for around 4 a.m. local time on Friday, June 19th, then proceed to a location where you have a clear and unobstructed view of the east-northeast horizon. A […]
On Saturday, June 20, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run the Trailside Multiloop. This course offers a variety of distances from 2 to 13 miles and can be run in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Print Map Download the PDF
On Sunday, June 21, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow Northern Loop course. We haven't seen much of the northern trails in the Rez so this course will remedy that. Options include 5.5, 6.5, and 8-mile distances. Runners can start at 5:00, 6:00, or 7:00 […]
On Saturday, June 27, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run a special Blythedale Children’s Hospital Virtual 5K event. This event is the spring fundraiser of the Blythedale Advisory Council, providing an opportunity for people to "come together" to help children managing significant health conditions and their families. […]
On Sunday, June 28, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run the Museum to Blue Route. This course offers distances of 6.5, 7.5, or 8.5 miles but even the shortest begins with a climb to the Magic Stairs so be prepared. Early risers can start at 5:00 […]
On July 4, join us for a special event—the McArthur Multipark Marathon. This course starts at Kimberly Bridge and makes a perimeter loop of the Rez, exiting at Lewisboro Town Park. From there, runers sprint across Route 35 to Old Field Preserve then take a combination of roads to Mountain Lakes Park. You'll make a […]
On Sunday, July 5, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, when we run the Meadow Museum, Fire Tower to Michigan loop. We'll run this in a clockwise direction as marked and runners have the opportunity to run distances from 5 to 8.5 miles. Since a number of you will be […]
On Saturday, July 11, 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 5:30 a.m. if you'd like […]
On Sunday, July 12, 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 […]
On Saturday, July 18, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Bennett's Pond parking lot ready to run the 7-mile Overlook Loop. The most overgrown part of the trail has been recently trimmed so we should be OK to follow the map as is. If you're looking for a longer run, you can continue on the yellow […]
On Sunday, July 19, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run Eleanor's Great Escape. This course starts from the Meadow and makes a counterclockwise loop around the Rez. The longest distance manages to avoid most of the hills in the park save for two, but you have options […]
This Saturday, July 25, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the Grant Avenue entrance to Sylvan Glen, ready to run a loop around the park and head over to Granite Knolls. From there we can retrace our steps for a 6 mile run or follow a perimeter course around Granite Knolls for a little extra distance. […]
On Saturday, August 1, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the parking lot on Sarles Street and Bretton Ridge Road (415 Sarles St, Mt Kisco, NY 10549) when we run a loop in the Meyer Preserve. This small preserve offers a mix of terrain and we’ll make a side-trip to Byram Lake. Total distance should be […]
On Sunday, August 2, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot for a very special run—The 7.5 mile Dancing Rockish Run. I know many of you are looking forward for December's annual running of the Dancing Rock run but what could be better than a preview in August? Don't worry, […]
On Saturday, August 8, at 5:30, 7:30 a.m., and 9:30 a.m., meet at the Depew Court lot at Blue Mountain and run the Fifth Annual Blue-Per Bowl run. Starting at 5:30 a.m., make one 7.5 mile loop and a second starting at 7:30 a.m. Join in for one or both loops or finish a third […]
On Sunday, August 9, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow lot ready to run the Meadow to Armstrong course. This 7-mile course starts in the reservation, then crosses over to Richard’s Preserve and Armstrong before returning back. The entire course is 7 miles but if you want to cut it short, […]
On Saturday, August 15, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park, Trailhead to Lookout Point, ready to run the Mountain Lakes and Adjacent course. We'll modify the map below to include a bushwhack or two before we head over to the Hearst-Mead and Halmi Preserves. Total distance will be about 7 miles. Print Map […]
On Sunday, August 16, 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. There are still a lot of trees and branches down across the trails even on some of this course so you'll need to pick […]
On Saturday, August 22, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the Bradley Road lot of Trout Brook Valley in Weston, CT, when we run a perimeter loop. Distances range from 6 to 8.5 miles on varying terrain from rocky single-track to meadows and orchards. We'll take a side trail to get a view of the Saugatuck […]
On Sunday, August 23, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan FH to Overlook loop. This time, we'll reverse the direction and get the Overlook first. Options include distances of 5, 6.5, and 8 miles. As usual, the early crews can start at 6:00 and […]
It looks like the weather won't cooperate for the scheduled run in the Catskills so let's run something closer to home. On Saturday, August 29, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Farringtons Woods Trailhead (see Google map) next to I-84 at the New York-Connecticut border. This park offers a variety of twisty trails throughout this 8-mile […]
On Sunday, August 30, at 8:00 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, September 5, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Red Trail. Since the Pound Ridge 50k is only a day away, I'm sure a number of you will be resting today but I'll offer this anyway. The Red trail loop forms two of the […]
On Sunday, September 6, at 5:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the first ever 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. […]
On Monday, September 7, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, upper lot, when we navigate the 9.6 mile Kessel Run. This special out-and-back segment starts at Lewisboro Town Park and ends at Gilmore Pond on the southern end of the Rez. Peeter “Millennium Falcon” Muursepp holds the record of less than 12 parsecs […]
On Saturday, September 12, 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. If we're lucky, we'll get Billy McArthur out on Saturday […]
On Sunday, September 13, 8:00 a.m., run Where the Pavement Ends, a fun and challenging 4-plus miles of sometimes narrow, sometimes hilly, always beautiful trails. It is a great mix of fire road, single track, flats, hills, and one fast downhill section right towards the end. Park at the Ridgebury School, Ridgefield, CT and walk […]
On Saturday, September 19, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to explore with a sense of adventure. Below is a "Stroller's Map" that was sold for a quarter at the "Trading Post" at the Rez from the 1950s through the 1970s. The map shows landmarks and trails that […]
On Sunday, September 20, 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 revised course offers multiple distances but all start toward the Overlook and return via FH. As usual, the early crews can start at 6:00 and 7:00 for bonus […]
On Saturday, September 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 almost every trail in the park. Print Map Download the PDF
On Sunday, September 27, 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 some of the best trails in the park and with temperatures in the 60s, it's shaping up to be a beautiful day on the trails. Early risers […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, October 3, at 7:30 a.m. (note the new time), meet at the East Trapps Trailhead in Mohonk Preserve (3213 US-44, Gardiner, NY 12525) ready to run a 10.5 mile loop courtesy of Jon Birdsall. He's arranged for a number of guest passes at the lot so we can enjoy the trails on the […]
On Sunday, October 4, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road lot, ready to run the Michigan, Overlook, to Raven Rocks course. This multidistance run is designed to give you views of the fall colors from the Overlook and Raven Rocks—the best vantage points in the park. Early risers can start […]
On Saturday, October 10, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park trailhead to Lookout Point when we run the 2019 Sarah Bishop course. The race itself was canceled due to COVID-19 but we can visit the trails there. Make sure you follow standard COVID-19 protocols, mask up when others are nearby, and please complete […]
On Sunday, October 11, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, ready to run the Boutonville Oak Multidistance run. This run starts off with a visit to the Boutonville Oak (see the NY Times article reference) then heads west on Brown to the Meadow and Michigan Road. From there, you'll […]
On Saturday, October 17, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum lot, when we run the Trailside to Joe 7 mile loop. Those who’ve run with me for a while know that once fall hits, I’m more inclined to do some exploring in the parks. For this run, We’ll head over […]
On Sunday, October 18, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Nature Museum, ready to run the Trailside to Town Park Loop. The northern trails in the Rez haven't gotten much love from us lately so let's remedy that with this loop that includes various distances including the two longest that take […]
On Saturday, October 24, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road lot, when we run the Blue Moon trail. This course was created in the 1980s by Dave Cope as the 6 mile loop on the map. It includes a seldom-used bushwhack below the Leatherman's Cave that's a trail on the […]
On Sunday, October 25, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road lot, when we run the Green/Rock Trail Loop. This time, we'll run the loop in a clockwise direction, opposite the arrows on the map. You'll have options of 4.5, 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5 miles and plenty of elevation with the […]
On Saturday, October 31, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Huntington State Park, 58 Sunset Hill Road, Redding, CT., for our special Halloween run. Normally we'd run at Devil’s Den but that remains closed. Final course to be determined. Print Map Download the PDF
On Sunday, November 1, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run the Museum to Blue Route. This course offers distances of 6.5, 7.5, or 8.5 miles and the shortest begins with a climb to the Magic Stairs so be prepared. Early risers can start at 5:00 a.m. […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, on Thursday at 5:30 a.m. for a special Raven Rocks Course Check. Bring a headlamp—sunrise is at 6:31 so this raven is dark. Print Map Download the PDF Download the KML Download the GPX
On Saturday, November 7, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow lot, ready to run the Raven 2 Raven challenge. This two-part run completes two Raven Rocks Loops in two Westchester parks. Complete the Raven Rocks 10k course in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation then drive to Rockefeller State Park in Pleasantville and […]
On Sunday, November 8, at 8:00 am., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY, when we run the Snowy Owl Run. Sadly, the Raven Rocks Run has been cancelled but come out and run the Snowy Owl run, following all standard COVID-19 safety protocols of masks and social distancing. And make sure […]
On Saturday, November 14, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Reservoir Road, 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—home of the Bedford Audubon Society—with a variety of trails including single-track and […]
On Sunday, November 15, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the ultimate in courses—the Leather Raven. While the full course is 12 miles, you have some options. You can start from the old oak tree and head in either direction. Head east and run the Loop course […]
On Saturday, November 21, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, when we run the Fat Ass 7 mile loop. This is our traditional post-Thanksgiving Sunday run but the Bergfield Bridge was out last year so it's been some time since we've run this course. If you miss this, don't worry, we'll […]
On Sunday, November 22, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow lot, for the last of our raven-themed runs—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 through the meadow field. If you had […]
On Thursday, November 26, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Dancing Rockish run. Many of you know the Dancing Rock run, well, this course uses many of the same trails but omits most of the bushwhack and is a bit easier to run. As such, […]
This Friday, November 27, 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, November 28 at 7:00 a.m., meet at Farrington Woods Trailhead (see Google map) next to I-84 at the New York-Connecticut border. This park offers a variety of twisty trails throughout this 8-mile course. While not particularly technical (it is a mountain biking park), the switchbacks will keep you on your toes. Print Map […]
This Sunday, November 29, 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 runs over the Bergfield bridge and returns via the Meadow and give you from 6 to 11 miles of calorie-burning fun. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 […]
On Saturday, December 5, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run a special no-map-required course—the Raven Recovery Run. There are still some of Rob's ravens from the Raven 100 out and about in the Rez. I have their locations and on Saturday, we're going to make a […]
On Sunday, December 6, 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. We may have some snow on Sunday so be prepared for the conditions. Early risers can start at […]
On Saturday, December 12, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot and help flag next Sunday's Run. Since there are multiple bushwhacks on this run, I'll need to lightly flag the course so that you can find your way. If you'd like to give me a hand, meet me at […]
On Sunday, December 13, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Dancing Rockish run. We're just one week away from the Dancing Rock run so this is your chance to see some of the trails on the course. If you're inspired, you can pre-run the actual […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
On Saturday, December 19, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot for one last course check of the Dancing Rock Run. Break out your winter running gear for this first-of-the-season run through about a foot of snow. We'll be breaking trail and hunting for the flags we planted last week […]
On Sunday, December 20, at 5:00 a.m., get ready to run a very special course—The Dancing Rock Ultra. This course revives a race created by Tony Godino and Dave Cope around the time the Loop was invented but adds a whole lot more. 50k runners will first complete a perimeter loop, then meet up with […]
On Saturday, December 26, at7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run a special Meadow Bushwhacks course. This course revives some trails that were on old maps of the park but are not on the newer ones. As such, we'll be in somewhat uncharted territory but after last week's Dancing […]
On Sunday, December 27, at 8:00 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 and includes one small bushwhack across Michigan Road from the Mill Site so watch for that. Early risers can start at 5:00 for […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Friday, January 1, at 7:00 a.m., ring in the new year the best way possible with a run. Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, when we run one of our “you pick the next turn” runs. We’ll start off as a group and take turns choosing which way to turn at […]
On Saturday, January 2, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, ready to run the Kessel Run. Because of potentially slippery conditions on Saturday, I've postponed the Sarah Bishop run for another week and opted for a course that will let you stretch your legs. Print Map Download the PDF
On Sunday, January 3, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum lot, ready to run the classic Museum to Blue Route. This course offers distances from 6.5 to 8.5 miles though if you're looking for something a little shorter, head out on the Orange trail for something a little over 5. […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, January 9, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run part of the Run the Numbers course. Justin Seconi and brother Matt will be starting the full 53 mile course at 4:00 a.m. as a Gingerstrong fundraiser (learn more and donate here) and we're going to […]
On Sunday, January 10, 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 […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. all summer for a run finishing up between 7:00 and 7:30. It's a great way to get your run in early.
On Saturday, January 16, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park, ready to run the Sarah Bishop course. If the main gate is open, park at the trailhead to Lookout Point. If it is locked, park at first lot. It's been a while since we've been here so I'm not sure what we'll find. […]
On Sunday, January 17, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Kimberly Bridge Lot ready to run the Kimberly to Blue Route. Start down the Blue train and take your choice of 5, 6.5, and 8 mile loops. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; early birds at 7:00. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 […]
On Monday, January 18, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge lot, ready to run a special Blue Monday edition of Sunday Runs. We'll be running hill repeats up blue and get those glutes in shape for the new year. This out-and-back course is 1.2 miles with 400 feet of gain. […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, January 23, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Butler Sanctuary in Mt. Kisco ready to run the Bulter to Meyer course. This run includes a section of Byram Lake Road and Oregon Road so you'll have an opportunity to stretch your legs plus get plenty of climb on the trails in Meyer and Bulter. […]
On Sunday, January 24, 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 […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, January 30, 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 almost every trail in the park. There's a new trail in the park that adds one more convoluted turn and since it's […]
This Sunday, January 31, 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. If you’re not up for the full distance, turn back at Kimberly Bridge for a respectable 4.5 mile […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? This week meet on Reservoir Road, behind the Katonah Museum of Art, on Thursday 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.
On Saturday, February 6, 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. Print Map Download […]
On Sunday, February 7, 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 Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, February 13, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan Road Double. This course offers many options for shorter and longer loops depending on conditions. We'll concentrate on the red loop, making a pass before Sunday's run. Skiiers and hikers have been out and […]
On Sunday, February 14, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan Road Double. You'll have options of shorter and longer loops depending on conditions and how far you'd like to run. Skiiers and hikers have been out and much of the course is runnable but […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, February 20, at 7:00 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 during the week so this is going to be a particularly lunatic-y […]
On Sunday, February 21, 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 during the week so this is going to be a particularly lunatic-y […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
On Saturday, February 27, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Blue Moon Loop in honor of the February Snow Moon. This course, created by Dave Cope, revives a well-known bushwhack that was part of the trail system back through the 1970s. We'll plan to run […]
On Sunday, February 28, 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 will keep us on some of the more well-traveled trails so the loop should be fairly runnable. Avoid the northern loop to Town Park, though, since some of […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, March 6, 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 this course a piece at a time. Today, we'll be starting the Green Loop—up to 11.5 miles comprising intersections 1 through […]
On Sunday, March 7, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot ready to run the Michigan to Kimberly v3 loop. The snow on the trails has been melting and refreezing a night making for some icy conditions in some places, open trails in others. Spikes would be helpful and this […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, March 13, 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 14, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, ready to run the Kessel Run. The snow and ice continue to melt on the trails so this course will give you a chance to stretch your lets and get some real running in. The out-and-back is 9 relatively easy miles […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, March 20, 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, we'll be continuing the Orange Loop—starting where we left off last […]
On Sunday, March 21, at 8:00 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 […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, March 27, 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. We finished through 46 last Saturday. This Saturday, we'll begin the Magenta Loop and hit some, if not all, of the Purple. We'll make a game-day decision […]
On Sunday, March 28, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, when we celebrate 10 years of running together by running the Town Park “Short” Loop. Ten years ago, we started with a similar run (see the Inaugural Loop) of just a few miles in the northern part of the Rez. The […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, April 3, 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. We finished through 60 last Saturday so all we have is just 61 to 70 and we'll be done. Piece of cake. Easy. Print Map Download the […]
On Sunday, April 4, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Nature Conservancy Butler Sanctuary on Chestnut Ridge Road in Mt. Kisco (see in Google maps) when we run a combination of trails covering most of the park. Since Butler is a relatively small preserve, we’ll be following a double loop course to get to 5 […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, April 10, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, and get ready to explore. You may have seen the Leatherman's Cave but there are other caves and cave-like outcroppings in the Rez and we're going to find them. Including Indian Rock Shelter, we'll visit five in total. This […]
On Sunday, April 11, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, when we run the classic Trailside-Raven-Tower course. Get ready for a climb to the Magic Stairs right off and making one of three counterclockwise loops around the Rez. All three options also climb to the location of the old […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, April 17, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, ready to have an epic adventure on a run that traverses the full length of the Rez from Lewisboro Town Park in the north to Clark Preserve in the south. In between, we'll hit the meadow, Michigan Road, and the stairs. […]
On Sunday, April 18, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the classic Michigan to Kimberly run. This run heads over to the meadow and follows the northern trails before heading up Blue and returning by way of three different options. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.
On Saturday, April 24, 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, April 25, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, when we run the Meadow Museum, Fire Tower, to Michigan loop. We'll run this in a clockwise direction as marked and runners have the opportunity to run distances from 5 to 8.5 miles. While the course is fairly straightforward, it's […]
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Wednesday 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.
Looking for a mid-week run? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursdays 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.