June 17, 2026
On Sunday, November 7, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow lot, for the first of our Ravember 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 […]
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.
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, November 13, 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 you're looking for a longer run, follow the Rock […]
On Sunday, November 14, at 9:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run The Raven Rocks Run—a challenging 10k trail race. This year, the race is in-person plus you can join the Raven 100K Challenge and collect as many badges as you can over the course of the month. Register […]
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.
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.
This Saturday, November 20, 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 scheduled for December 5 so […]
On Sunday, November 21, 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 […]
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.
On Thursday, November 25, at 6:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Bushwhack Bonanza run. Many of you know the Dancing Rock run, well, this course uses many of the same trails and bushwhacks so you know it's going to be fun. As such, this makes for […]
On Friday, November 26, 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 but you have options for longer and shorter distances. So ditch the Black Friday crowds and come out for […]
On Saturday, November 27, at 7:00 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. If you have sharp eyes, you'll see that I've made a mistake and labeled the blue and orange […]
This Sunday, November 28, 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 […]
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.
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, December 4, 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 hunting for the flags we planted last year and placing new ones for this year's run so this is going to be slow going fo sure. When we're […]
This Sunday, December 5, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the gazebo at Leonard Park in Mt. Kisco (see map) when we tackle the different trails that make the Leonard Park Half. We’ll start in Leonard park, go through Marsh Sanctuary, Merestead, Butler, and Westmoreland Sanctuary. Runners will have a choice of various distances from 5 […]
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.
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, December 11, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot for the final course check and flagging of the Dancing Rock Run. We'll be hunting for the flags we planted last year and placing new ones for this year's run so this is going to be slow going for […]
On Sunday, December 12, 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 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.
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, December 18, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot for a final course check of the Dancing Rock Run. We'll be adjusting the last of the 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 […]
On Sunday, December 19, at 5:00 a.m., get ready to run a very special course—The Dancing Rock Run and Dancing Rock 50k. 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, […]
On Sunday, December 19, at 8:00 a.m., get ready to run a very special course—The Dancing Rock Run. This course revives a race created by Tony Godino and Dave Cope around the time the Loop was invented over 30 years ago. Originally, racers would complete one clockwise loop followed by a counterclockwise loop for a […]
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 Omicron, and the desire to keep everyone healthy, we'll be postponing the holiday party and look to reschedule it in the spring, circumstances permitting. If the timing works, we'll make this an Arbor Day party in late April but we'll send updates as plans firm up. If you've already donated $20, you can […]
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, December 24, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run one of our "You Call the Shots" run. What's that? Glad you asked. We'll start out running and at every fork in the trail, someone in the group will choose the direction. What the final course is […]
On Saturday, December 25, at 6:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, for a special running of the Red and Green (trail). We'll be finished in time to get you home by 8:00 but if time permits, we'll catch the sunrise from a special overlook above the Blue trail known to […]
On Sunday, December 26, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, for a special Boxing Day run. This new course offers two loop—first head north and complete a 2.7 mile loop, then once back at Kimberly Bridge and choose one of three distances for the southern loop. Note I've indicated […]
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.
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, December 31, 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. This is your last chance to get your miles in this year. Just sayin. Print Map […]
Saturday, January 1, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, when we run the first run of the year—the Town Park “Short” Loop. This classic course was once a typical run of 4 miles and, while it's kept its name, there are now options that aren't so short including the 9 miler […]
On Sunday, January 2, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a course we haven't seen in a while—Run the Numbers. From the parking lot at Michigan Road, run as many intersections as you want in sequence. Intersection 1 is the bridge near the meadow. Intersecion 2 […]
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.
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 8, at 7:00 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 we'll be following the 7.5 mile course or a modified 7 mile course most likely. Hope to see you out […]
On Sunday, January 9, 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. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; 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.
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 15, at 7:00 a.m., meet at John F. Kennedy High School on Route 138 in Somers (54 NY-138, Somers, park in the Northen lot), when we run the Kennedy to Reis Park/Angle Fly Preserve. We’ll run from the trailhead of the Kennedy Trail, cut through to Somers High School, then make our […]
On Sunday, January 16, 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. Temperatures look like they'll be […]
On Monday, January 17, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge lot, ready to run a special MLK Run—Blue Monday. 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. Bring your poles […]
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.
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 22, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, when we run something new and different—the Beast Loop. We'll be doing a bit of fell (off-trail) running, finding some paths that were on old trails or maps and exploring along the way. I gotta tell you, it's not […]
On Sunday, January 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 a 4, 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5 mile course and this time, we'll be running this in a clockwise […]
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.
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 29, at 7:00 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. Depending on how much snow we get early Saturday, bushwhacks may be involved. Print Map Download the PDF
On Sunday, January 30, 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 fun […]
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.
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 5, at 7:00 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. Depending on how the trails are, bushwhacks may be involved. Print Map Download the PDF
On Sunday, February 6, 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 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.
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 12, 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 13, 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.
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 19, 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, February 20, 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 Monday, February 21, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park trailhead to Lookout Point when we run the 2019 Sarah Bishop course that meanders through much of the park. If the main gate is locked, park at the main gate lot and we'll run up from there. Print Map Download the PDF Download […]
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.
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 26, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, when we rerun the Beast Loop. We ran this just last month but I think it's worth running it again. Not sure what conditions will be like on Saturday so come prepared for some off-trail adventure. Print Map Download […]
On Sunday, February 27, 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 before taking four different options for returning to the lot. An optional excursion into Lewisboro Town Park for the longer […]
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.
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 5, 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 6, 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. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; 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.
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 12, 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 13, 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 […]
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.
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 19, 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 20, 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 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.
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 26, 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. Last week, most of the group made it to intersection 46 so this Saturday, we'll begin where we left off and make a game-day decision on how […]
On Sunday, March 27, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, ready to run the Inaugural Loop. This classic course follows the original loop we made back when the first runners met in March of 2010 to prepare for the Leatherman's Loop. Today, 12 years later, we've covered countless miles, gone on […]
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.
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 2, 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'll plan on starting where we left off and finishing this series of runs. Look for a future "Traveling Salesman Problem" run thanks to Doug Petkanics. Print […]
On Sunday, April 3, 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 […]
The 5k trail race starts at the John Jay Middle School (JJMS) field and traverses the trails of the John Jay Community Trail. It passes by JJMS after the trail loop and heads up to finish at the John Jay Contest Field. Start Time: 9:00am EDT End Time: 10:00am EDT Registration is Limited: First-come, first-served. […]
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.
On Saturday, April 9, 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'll plan on starting where we left off with intersection 65 and finishing this series of runs. If that isn't long enough for you, head out afterward […]
On Sunday, April 10, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road lot Lot, when we run the Michigan to RT loop. You'll have options of 6, 7, and 8-mile courses all of which traverse a good section of the Rock Trail. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers at 7:00. […]
Please register for this event On Saturday, April 16, 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 […]
On Saturday, April 16, at 7:00 a.m., if you don't have the time or inclination for the Seven Summits, then head over to the Michigan Road lot for a loop of Red. While not a race, some fast runners might come out for some trail speedwork. The competition for the leaderboards is fierce but we're […]
On Sunday, April 17, 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. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early […]
On Saturday, April 23, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, when we run the Meadow Museum, Fire Tower to Michigan loop. Sure, we ran this last Sunday. This time, though, we may take some wrong turns. Might want a change of clothes. Just sayin'. Print Map Download the PDF
On Sunday, April 24, at 9:00 a.m., we’ll be meeting at the Meadow lot for the 34th annual Leatherman’s Loop. Cobweb Crew meets at 5:00 a.m. No Rookie Runners session or official 7:00 a.m. start this week. For those who like to get organized ahead of time, we will have early bib & shirt pickup […]
Join the Sunday Runners on a Special Tuesday Night at an Arbor Day Party $20 before the event or cash at the door of Westmoreland Sanctuary gets you drinks, decorations, and great conversation. We’ll have space inside and outside the nature center so you'll have plenty of space to hang out. Optional to bring a […]
On Saturday, April 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 every trail in the park including the Levy East half mile extension. I'm good for one trip through this maze so if […]
On Sunday, May 1, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a classic on a very special day. Sunday, May 1, 2022, has been designated Judy and Tony Godino Day by the Westchester County Board of Legislators so we'll be running a classic course from Michigan Road—Eleanor's […]
On Saturday, May 7, 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. Anyone who knows Bennett's Pond knows that the first part of this run can get overgrown […]
On Sunday, May 8, 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 […]
On Saturday, May 14, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park, Trailhead to Lookout Point, ready to run the Mountain Lakes and Adjacent course. This course will take us to the Hearst-Mead and Halmi Preserve—two unique preserves that are part of the North Salem Open Lands Foundation. Anyone interested in extending the run can […]
On Sunday, May 15, at 8:00 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 Rez but you have options for longer and shorter distances should you choose. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early Risers […]
FORECAST shows 85% cloud cover for tonight so I'm going to cancel the run. If it clears up, you can always head over to the Meadow Lot for the eclipse anyway—it's a great place to see it. On Sunday, May 15, at 11:00 p.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park for a special night run—the Flower […]
Saturday,May 21, 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. You can choose which direction you want to run when you arrive but bring a map—I won't be there for this one. Those who want an extra challenge can do the […]
On Sunday, May 22, 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 […]
This Saturday, May 28, at 7:00 a.m, meet at the Zofnass Family Preserve on Upper Shad Road in Pound Ridge (see Google Map) when we take a break from our epic Saturday runs and run everyone’s favorite labyrinthian preserve with a network of trails noted for its crags and rock outcrops. Meet at the main […]
On Sunday, May 29, 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 30, 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 […]
On Saturday, June 4, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, upper lot, ready to run a clockwise loop around Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. The full loop is 12 miles but you have options for 6 and 8 miles as well. Bring your own maps, though, I'm not sure I can make this one. […]
Looking for something a little different? While not trail, the Pound Ridge Color Run is a fun 5k hosted by the Pound Ridge Partnership in collaboration with the Human Rights Advisory Committee. The run is the town’s first-ever 5K road race and is dedicated exclusively to celebrating Pride Month—with a splash of Holi-inspired color! After […]
On Sunday, June 5, at 9:45 a.m., don’t miss out on the annual “A Mild Sprain” Trail Run (5 mile run/3 mile walk/hike) on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Sprain Ridge Park, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. “A Mild Sprain” is one of Westchester’s largest grassroots fundraisers. Over the past 9 years, the event has raised more than […]
This Saturday, June 11, 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. If you want to ride share, meet at Lewisboro Town Park lower lot at 7:00 a.m. Bring a change of clothes and some cash […]
This Sunday, June 12, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow lot, when we run the Meadow to Rock Trail Loop, v2. We’ll head south from the meadow heading up the CB trail and make one of three loops before returning via FH, the Magic Stairs, and Trailside Museum. In between, you’ll […]
On Friday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Lean-To 5 (at Michigan Road), for a special Night Run. While we don't need any special occasion for a night run, come out and celebrate my 60th birthday—even if you don't run. Please, no gifts, just bring yourselves. Sunset is at 8:30 […]
On Saturday, June 18, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park trailhead to Lookout Point and run the 2019 Sarah Bishop course that meanders through much of the park. Park at trailhead to Lookout Point, finish at Hemlock South campsite, and head over to the pool area and check out who's still running the […]
On Sunday, June 19, 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 Risers at 7:00. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 […]
On Saturday, June 25, at7:00 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 to […]
On Sunday, June 26, 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. The Planetary Society Runners will meet at 4:20 a.m. on Sunday for a predawn glimpse of the […]
This Saturday, July 2, 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 3, at 8:00 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 Monday, July 4, 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. We can choose which direction we want to run when you arrive but plan on taking the extra out-and-back to the Fox Lane ropes course. Those who want an […]
On Saturday, July 9, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the parking lot on Sarles Street and Bretton Ridge Road (near 415 Sarles St, Mt Kisco, NY 10549) when we run a loop in the Meyer Preserve. This small preserve offers a mix of terrain, hopefully a load of wineberries, and an access trail to Byram […]
On Sunday, July 10, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park, Pool Parking Lot (see the map for Sarah Bishop parking), when we run the 2019 Sarah Bishop course that meanders through much of the park. Options include extending the run through Old Sib, Hearst, and Mead-Halmi preserves in case you're looking for a […]
On Saturday, July 16, 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 we'll opt for the 6.5 mile loop. If you need a longer run, there's always that option as well. Print Map Download the PDF
On Sunday, July 17, 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. […]
On Saturday, July 23, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Becker Hollow Parking Lot, 4120 NY-214, Elka Park, NY (Google map ››) when we run the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge. We're going to start at the Hunter Mountain trailhead and hit Tremper, and Overlook. Anyone who wants to hit all five can continue to Red Hill […]
On Sunday, July 24, 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. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early Risers at 7:00. Make sure you bring plenty of water, […]
On Saturday, July 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 every trail in the park including the Levy East half mile extension. I'm good for one trip through this maze so if […]
On Sunday, July 31, 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, August 6, at 5:00, 7:00 a.m., and 9:00 a.m., meet at the Depew Court lot at Blue Mountain and run the Fifth 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 third […]
On Sunday, August 7, 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, August 13, 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, August 14, 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 […]
On Saturday, August 20, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the Bear Mountain Ice Rink Lot, 3020 Seven Lakes Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986 ready to run some epic trails at Harriman State Park—the 13 mile Five Sisters run. This 13-mile loop with 3,000 feet of vertical gain tackles five of the summits within Harriman so […]
On Sunday, August 21, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, when we run the Town Park “Short” Loop. This classic course was once a typical run of 4 miles and, while it's kept its name, there are now options that aren't so short including the 9 mile course to Raven Rocks. […]
On Saturday, August 27, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Dry Brook Ridge Trailhead, (72 Balsam Mtn Camp Rd, Margaretville, NY 12455), when we run the second half of our Catskills Fire Tower Challenge. We'll climb Balsam Mountain, drive to the new Red Hill Trailhead Lot on Denning Road (WFPC+374, Denning, NY 12725) and climb from […]
On Sunday, August 28, 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, September 3, at 7:00 a.m., start your Labor Day weekend off with a long run. Meet at the trailhead of the Saugatuck trail on 190 Davis Hill Road in Weston ready to run the 13 mile Saugatuck Loop which takes us on the Saugatuck Trail and through Trout Brook Valley. There is also […]
On Sunday, September 4, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a new course that's Stark Raven Mad. This the 6.2 mile course follows the Raven Rocks course but starts at Michigan Road. You also have options for longer and shorter distances. Sunday Runs regular Jacob Benesch […]
On Monday, September 5, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, when we run the Stark Raven Mad course backwards. Also known as the "Where's Jacob" run, we'll see if he's still out on the course. Print Map Download the PDF
On Saturday, September 10, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run an all-time favorite: the Gerrython. This course, designed by Gerry Sullivan, gives you options for 13, 10, 7, and 5 mile distances. Our plan: Cobweb Crew meets at 5:00 a.m. and will complete the 7-mile course […]
On Sunday, September 11, 7:30 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 […]
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. Want to start earlier? Cobweb Crew will begin at 5:00 and circle back to the lot at […]
On Saturday, September 17, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park, Pool Parking Lot, ready to run the Sarah Bishop course. While there is no Sarah Bishop race this year, we can still enjoy some awesome trails there. Print Map Download the PDF Download the KML Download the GPX
On Sunday, September 18, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, and discover why three is a magic number. No specific course today, that's going to be up to you, but the goal is to reach consecutive intersections counting by three. I've included a map that gives very approximate cumulative distances […]
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, September 24, 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. Print Map Download the PDF
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, October 1, 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 […]
This Sunday, October 2, 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 run. […]
This Saturday, October 8, 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 Sunday, October 9, at 8:00 a.m., if you're not running Paine to Pain, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road 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. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early […]
On Sunday, October 9, at 9:00 a.m., meet at Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle to run Paine to Pain half maraton—a giant single loop that winds its way through the woods and trails of five different lower Westchester parks. You never run the same trail twice and will spend 90% of your time on […]
On Monday, October 10, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a special Indigenous Peoples Day Run of the Michigan to Dancing Rock course. This loop starts with a climb to the Overlook and then follows some of the lesser-used trails in the park. Options include 4.5, […]
On Saturday, October 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. We can decide whether to take the extra out and back to the Fox Lane ropes course. Those who want an extra challenge can run the Butler loop across […]
On Sunday, October 16, 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 bushwhack. Still plenty of trails left to have fun, though. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00, Early Risers at […]
On Saturday, October 22, 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. […]
This Sunday, October 23, at 9:30 a.m, meet at Muscoot Farm (http://goo.gl/maps/dTDiT) for the Run the Farm 5 Mile Trail Race. This 5 mile course starts from the farm and follows the outlying trails around Muscoot. You can download a map of the five-mile course here. 8:30 a.m. Kids’ Race (7 to 12-year-olds) 8:45 a.m. […]
On Friday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Lean-To 5 (at Michigan Road), for a special Night Run. If clear, we'll head to the Overlook to try for a glimpse of the setting crescent moon. After that sliver disappears, you'll only have starlight and a headlamp to guide you for […]
Start the Halloweekend off right! On Saturday, October 29, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Taza Cafe on Main Street, Ridgefield, and enjoy a pre-run cup of coffee. Around 7:30, we'll head over to Devil's Den Preserve (3 Pent Road, Weston), and run the Devil's Ledge 8-mile course. The park opens at sunrise (around 7:25) so […]
Not a run but celebrate Halloween and fall at Trailside Nature Museum's Spooktacular Oktoberfest! Children and adults are invited to wear their Halloween costumes as there will be both children and adult costume contests. Fall snacks, hay rides, crafts, and more will be available. This event will also include access to our Oktoberfest at Bergfied. […]
On Sunday, October 30, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready for some prime running. No specific course, that's going to be up to you, but the goal is to reach consecutive intersections that are prime numbers. I've included a map that lists all the primes and gives very approximate […]
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. Today we'll be meeting at the Meadow Lot and running the first Raven Rocks Course Check
On Saturday, November 5, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park, Trailhead to Lookout Point, ready to run the Sarah Bishop course. I've been alerted that someone has moved the Mark Vincent memorial bench so on our way, we'll find the bench and restore it to it's proper setting. Since it's relatively heavy and […]
UPDATE: MEET AT MICHIGAN ROAD LOT On Sunday, November 6, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, for the first of our Ravember runs—the Nevermore Loop. You'll recognize this as the Raven Rocks course except this time, run the course in reverse, heading toward the Meadow first and ending via […]
On Saturday, November 12, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Raven Rocks Course Check. Hurricane Nicole should be on top of us at the start of the run so conditions are going to be interesting. Be prepared. Print Map Download the PDF Download the KML Download […]
On Sunday, November 13, at 9:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run The Raven Rocks Run—a challenging 10k trail race. This year, the race is in-person plus you can join the Raven 100K Challenge and collect as many badges as you can over the course of the month. Register […]
This Saturday, November 19, 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. Hope to see you out there this weekend. Lee Willett Print Map Download the […]
On Sunday, November 20, 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 […]
Looking to start Thanksgiving right? Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, on Thursday at 6:00 a.m. for a run finishing up around 7:30. It's a great way to start the holiday.
On Friday, November 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. It's a great way to start Black Friday with a […]
On Saturday, November 26, 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 though […]
This Sunday, November 27, 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 […]
On Saturday, December 3, at 7:00 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. The Dancing Rock Run and Dancing Rock Ultra […]
On Sunday, December 4, at 5:00, 7:00, or 8:00 a.m, please join us for a Mini Loop Challenge in appreciation of Sunday Runs and its Cartographer in Residence, Lee Willett! As many of you know, Lee has volunteered for years to create routes for the Leathermen Harriers, answer questions, welcome newcomers, provide maps, and coordinate […]
On Saturday, December 10, 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 11, 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. The Dancing Rock full course will be lightly […]
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, at 5:30 a.m. for 90 minutes of Blue Hill repeats. That's 1.2 miles in distance, 400 feet in elevation per repeat. Nothing says "Good morning" like […]
Join the Sunday Runners on a Special Wednesday Night at a Holiday Party $20 before the event or cash at the door gets you drinks, decorations, and great conversation. We’ll have space inside and outside the nature center so you'll have plenty of space to hang out. Bring a dish to share. And if you […]
On Saturday, December 17, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot for the 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. Hope to see you there. Lee Willett Print […]
On Sunday, December 18, at 5:00 a.m., get ready to run a very special course—The Dancing Rock Run and Dancing Rock 50k. 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, […]
On Sunday, December 18, at 8:00 a.m., get ready to run a very special course—The Dancing Rock Run. This course revives a race created by Tony Godino and Dave Cope around the time the Loop was invented over 30 years ago. Originally, racers would complete one clockwise loop followed by a counterclockwise loop for a […]
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 the John Jay track at 5:30 a.m. for 60 minutes of speed work. Today's workout: push the straightaways. After a couple of laps at an easy pace to warm up, push the […]
On Saturday, December 24, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, ready to run the Town Park to CB loop. Since Christmas falls on a Sunday, we'll have our Sunday Run on a Saturday. This course offers distances from 5 to 8.6 miles and includes one small bushwhack across Michigan Road from […]
On Sunday, December 25, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, for a special running of the Red and Green (trails). Head up the Green trail first, then over to Read and enjoy the sunrise from Raven Rocks. The map shows a bushwhack on an old trail but I'd suggest […]
On Monday, 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 at Harriman State Park. Depending on the conditions, it might be longer or shorter. No worries, the group will stay together sharing holiday cheer up […]
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, Meadow Lot, at 5:30 a.m. for 90 minutes of FH Hill repeats. That's 1 mile of distance and 275 feet of elevation gain per repeat.
On Saturday, December 31, at 7:00 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 […]
On Sunday, January 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. There's no better way to […]
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, at 5:30 a.m. for 90 minutes of fartleks on blue. We'll warm up with a climb up blue then run fartleks on the flatter blue trail, […]
On Saturday, January 7, at 7:00 a.m., meet at John F. Kennedy High School on Route 138 in Somers (54 NY-138, Somers, park in the Northen lot), when we run the Kennedy to Reis Park/Angle Fly Preserve. We’ll run from the trailhead of the Kennedy Trail, cut through to Somers High School, then make our […]
On Sunday, January 8, 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 I've indicated an optional 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, Michigan Road Lot, at 5:30 a.m. for 90 minutes of Green Hill repeats. We'll run over to intersection 53 and start our repeats to the crest of the […]
On Saturday, January 14, 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 15, 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, Michigan Road Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Lars's Hill Repeats. After a warmup, we'll hit 16 repeats from the lower lot through the upper lot, […]
On Saturday, January 21, 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 […]
On Sunday, January 22, 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 […]
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 a series of loops up Pell Hill (on the road) […]
On Saturday, January 28, 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 29, 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 […]