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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On Saturday, April 6, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Butler Sanctuary in Mt. Kisco ready to run the Bulter to Meyer course. It's been over three years since we ran this course which includes a section of Byram Lake Road and Oregon Road so you'll have an opportunity to stretch your legs plus get plenty […]

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

On Saturday, April 13, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum, ready to run the Museum, CB, to Blue Route. All distances start up FH and branch from there. The 6.5 and 8-mile loops take a couple of bushwhacks before meeting up with the 5-mile course. Early Risers start at 6:00 […]

On Sunday, April 14, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run. If you're signed up for the John Jay 5k, we'll head up Howland and over to John Jay in time for the race to start. If you're not competing, you can continue around the northern perimeter on […]

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

On Sunday, April 21, 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 Friday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road lot at lean-to 5, for a special Night Run. This course is a classic and takes us to the Overlook and Raven Rocks. Bring a headlamp for the run and some food or drink for, you know, recovery afterward. And […]

On Saturday, May 4, 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, May 5, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow lot, when we run the Meadow to Rock Trail Loop. We’ll head south from the meadow up the CB trail and make one of three loops before returning via FH, the Magic Stairs, and Trailside Museum. In between, you’ll see Dancing […]

On Saturday, May 11, 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 old Dancing Rock route while staying on all trails. Early Risers start at 6:00 for a few extra miles. Print Map Download the PDF From the […]

On Sunday, May 12, 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. This is a Mother’s Day […]

On Saturday, May 18, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the Leon Levy Preserve lot, 2-50 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY, ready to run a convoluted course of around 7 miles and using every trail in the park including the Levy East half mile extension. Early Risers start at 6:00 for an additional 4 miles. […]

On Saturday, May 25, 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. The lot is small but we can get creative with parking if necessary. Early Risers can […]

On Sunday,May 26, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Nature Museum Lot, ready to run a new variation of the Trailside Multiloop. You have several options for distances but starting at 5:00, we'll run the 8 mile course. At 7:00, the 4 mile, and at 8:00, it's your call. Cobweb Crew […]

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 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 Grant although the competition for the […]

On Saturday, June 1, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park, Hemlock Lake Beach Parking Lot, when we run a variation of the Sarah Bishop course that meanders through much of the park. This version takes a turn that we haven't used since the early days of the race but keeps the best parts […]

On Sunday, June 2, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Dancing Rockish run. We normally run this in December but let's change things up. This version follows much of the old Dancing Rock route while staying on all trails. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early […]

On Saturday, June 8, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Westmoreland Sanctuary on Chestnut Ridge Road in Mount Kisco when we run the 5.25 mile perimeter loop and explore the additional 28-acre parcel that has been recently acquired. Early Risers can meet at Butler Sanctuary just across the street at 6:00 a.m. for a 4-mile loop […]

On Sunday, June 9, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run a classic—Eleanor's Great Escape. This multidistance run takes you on a great mix of some of the best trails in the park and includes an awesome 8.4 mile option that might run a little long. Cobweb Crew […]

This Saturday, June 15, at 7:00 a.m, meet at the Lewisboro Town Park upper parking lot (see map) when we run the Town Park to Green course. This course gives you options of 4, 6, and 8 miles of mixed-terrain fun. When you get to the Mill Site, follow the CB trail to Michigan Road […]

On Sunday, June 16, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, when we run the Red/Rock Trail Loop. There’s nothing dads love more than the Rock Trail so join us for a special running this Father's Day. We’ll run this in a counterclockwise direction as marked and runners have the […]

On Saturday, June 22, at 7:00 a.m. meet for a special run in the Catskills—the Slide Mountain/Burroughs Range Loop. This 14.5 mile loop offers 5,000 feet of elevation gain and crosses Slide Mountain (the highest peak in the Catskill range), Cornell, and Whittenberg. Meet at the Woods Bridge commuter lot in Katonah at 5:00 a.m. […]

On Sunday, June 23, 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 […]

This Saturday, June 29, 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, June 30, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Trailside Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation when we run the classic Trailside to Overlook loop. This course offers multiple distances but all start toward the Overlook and return via FH. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 for an extra eight miles; Early Risers start at […]

On Thursday, July 4, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a special Independence Day run. We celebrate July 4, 1776, as Independence Day so let's run those numbers. Starting at Michigan Road, let's hit intersections 7, 4, 17, 70, and 6. I'll probably stop at 70 […]

On Sunday, July 7, 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 […]

Note: Details for this run may change.On Saturday, July 13, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the 14,000-acre Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, at the Dennytown Road/Appalachian Trail Parking Lot (Dennytown Rd, Putnam Valley, NY 10579) for a preview of the Fabulous Fahnestock Trail Race. This 10 mile course will follow the 50k and 25k routes […]

On Sunday, July 14, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Meadow Lot when we run the Meadow to Green Loop. This course uses some of the lesser-used trails in the park but we're going to run this in the OPPOSITE DIRECTION this time, finishing by the river. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; […]

On Saturday, July 20, at 7:00 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 from the Overlook and Raven Rocks—the best vantage points in the park. Early risers can start at 6:00 for additional […]

On Sunday, July 21, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park (upper lot until full, then lower lot) ready to run the Five Bridges run. The 7.5 mile version of the run passes by five of the major bridges in the Rez but you have options for longer and shorter distances should you choose. […]

On Saturday, July 27, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Westmoreland Sanctuary on Chestnut Ridge Road in Mount Kisco when we run the 5.25 mile perimeter loop and explore the additional 28-acre parcel that has been recently acquired. The Sanctuary 6.5 mile race is only a couple weeks away so this is a great chance to […]

On Saturday, August 3, at 5:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., and 9:00 a.m., meet at the Depew Court lot at Blue Mountain and run the Sixth Annual Blue-Per Bowl run. Starting at 5:00 a.m., make one 7.5 mile loop and a second starting at 7:00 a.m. Join in for one or both loops or finish a […]

On Sunday, August 4, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum, when we run the Museum to Blue route. We’ll run this in a counterclockwise direction heading out on the Orange Trail first. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers at 7:00 a.m. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 a.m. for […]

On Saturday, August 10, 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, August 11, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, upper lot, ready to run the Town to Trailside course which includes distances of 5.5, 6, 7, and 9 miles, running counterclockwise, down "fun climb". Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00, Early Risers at 7:00. Both Greg and I will be out this weekend […]

On Saturday, August 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. Early Risers start at 6:00 for an additional 4 miles. […]

On Sunday, August 25, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Raven Flashback. Those of you in the group may remember that the Raven Rocks Run once went up the CB trail for a memorable climb near the start. We're bringing that climb back today with the […]

On Saturday, August 31, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a classic—Eleanor's Escape. This multidistance run takes you on a great mix of some of the best trails in the park. Early Risers start at 6:00 a.m. for a few extra miles and stories from Greg. […]

On Sunday, September 1, 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 Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 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, September 7, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Nevermore Loop. This is the Raven Rocks course except this time, we'll run the course in reverse (opposite the arrows), heading toward the Trailside Museum first and ending via the CB trail and the meadow. If […]

On Saturday, September 14, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan to Dancing Rock course. This loop starts with a climb to the Overlook then follows some of the lesser-used trails in the park. Options include 4.5, 6.6, 8 and 9 mile loops. Early Risers […]

On Sunday, September 15, at 8:00 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 Saturday, September 21, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a new course based on local events. This twisted course takes us down the Rock Trail, past Raven Rocks, and back via the Yellow trail. Shorter options are available as well. Early Risers start at 6:00 […]

On Sunday, September 22, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan to Kimberly v3 loop. This version of the classic course offers distances from 5 to 7.5 miles but you can visit the Overlook as well to add even more. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; […]

On Sunday, September 29, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run the Trailside to Town Park loop. This course loops around the northern part of the Rez, up the Howland Drive segment, before taking four different options for returning to the lot. An optional excursion into Lewisboro […]

On Sunday, October 6, 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 […]

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

This Saturday, October 12, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the gazebo at Leonard Park in Mt. Kisco (see map) when we tackle the different trails from Leonard Park. We’ll start in Leonard park, go through Marsh Sanctuary, Merestead, and Butler. This is a test run for the Leonard Park Half so if you want a […]

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

On Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow to Armstrong Loop. This course offers distances of 5, 7, and 8.5 miles and takes us off the reservation into two small preserves to the west of the park. The out-and-back nature of this gives […]

On Sunday, October 20, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Gerrython. You have options for 13, 10, 7, and 5 mile loops. Note that the bridge is out over the stream behind the park office so the 7 and 13 milers can follow FH 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 Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 13% average incline, the Blue Hill segment is one of the steepest in the […]

On Saturday, October 26, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the East Trapps Trailhead in Mohonk Preserve, Visitor Center Lot (3213 US-44, Gardiner, NY 12525) ready to run a 10.5 mile loop through the Mohonk Preserve, by the Mountain House, to Sky Top Tower. Final course is subject to change—we may take the Lemon Squeezer and […]

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Saturday, November 2, 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 4.5, 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5 miles, running counterclockwise, down the stairs, toward Raven Rocks. Early Risers start at 6:00 […]

On Sunday, November 3, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Raven Rocks Course. This is your one chance to check out the course before the race which is just a week away. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early Risers start at 7:00 for a few extra […]

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Saturday, November 9, at 7:00 a.m., meet at 87 Saxon Woods Road, White Plains, ready to run a new course through Saxon Woods. This course offers distances of 3, 5, and 7 miles and takes us off the reservation onto some trails you might be familiar with if you've run Paine to Pain. After […]

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Saturday, November 16, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Butler Sanctuary in Mt. Kisco ready to run the Butler to Meyer course which 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. Course should be around 8 […]

On Sunday, November 17, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, when Ravember continues with the the Nevermore Loop. You'll recognize this as the Raven Rocks course except this time, run the course in reverse, heading toward the Trailside Museum first and ending via the yellow trail. If you had fun […]

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Saturday, November 23, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the Leon Levy Preserve lot, 35 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY, ready to run a convoluted course of around 7 miles and using every trail in the park including the Levy East half mile extension. Early Risers start at 6:00 for an additional 4 miles. […]

This Sunday, November 24, 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 course. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers at 7:00 a.m. Rookie Runners start […]

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

This Friday, November 29, 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 30, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a course that's Stark Raven Mad. This 6.2-mile course follows the Raven Rocks course but starts at Michigan Road. You also have options for longer (8-mile) and shorter (5-mile) distances. This is your last chance to run […]

On Sunday, December 1, 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. […]

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Sunday, December 7, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Dancing Rockish run. This version follows much of the old Dancing Rock route while staying on all trails. Early Risers start at 6:00 for a few extra miles. Print Map Download the PDF From the […]

On Sunday, December 8, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, when we run the classic Trailside to Tower course. We'll be running this in a counterclockwise direction as shown. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early Risers at 7:00 for an additional few miles. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 a.m. […]

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Saturday, December 14, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Dancing Rockish run. This version follows much of the old Dancing Rock route while staying on all trails. Early Risers start at 6:00 for a few extra miles. Print Map Download the PDF From the […]

On Sunday, December 15, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Dancing Rockish run. This version follows much of the old Dancing Rock route while staying on all trails. Next week is our annual Dancing Rock/Dancing Rock Ultra so this is your chance to check out […]

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Saturday, December 21, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Dancing Rockish run. This version follows much of the old Dancing Rock route while staying on all trails. Early Risers start at 6:00 for a few extra miles. Print Map Download the PDF From the […]

On Wednesday, December 25, at 6:00 a.m. (NEW TIME!!!), 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 […]

On Thursday, December 26, at 7:30 a.m., meet at the Hessian Lake Parking Lot, Harriman State Mark, 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 […]

On Saturday, December 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, December 29, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum, when we run the Museum to Blue route. We’ll run this in a counterclockwise direction heading out on the Orange Trail first. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers at 7:00 a.m. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 a.m. for […]

On Wednesday, January 1, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot ready to run the first run of the year. We'll take it easy, find some fun trails, and enjoy each other's company on this first run of 2025.

On Saturday, January 4, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan 4x8 Challenge. The entire Challenge starts at 6:00 a.m. but you can start whenever you want, including 7:00 a.m., and run as far as you'd like. This course consists of a series of 4-mile […]

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

Are you looking to amp up your running? Add hill repeats and speed work on Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. This week, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Saturday, January 11, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a new course—Son of a Beast. Some of you may be familiar with the course titled "The Beast," but this version is 7.6 miles and says on the trails. You also have the option of the […]

On Sunday, January 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 […]

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Saturday, January 18, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, when we run the Red/Rock Trail Loop. We’ll run this in a counterclockwise direction as marked and runners have the opportunity to run distances from 4 to 8.5 miles. We may make one variation to the course that we […]

On Sunday, January 19, 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, Trailside Museum Lot, at 5:30 a.m., for 90 minutes of Hill Repeats. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Saturday, January 25, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run a variation of the Son of a Beast course. We just ran this a couple weeks ago but we'll make some minor changes en route this time to keep it fresh. You also have the option […]

On Sunday, January 26, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, when we run the Red/Rock Trail Loop. We’ll run this in a counterclockwise direction as marked and runners have the opportunity to run distances from 4 to 8.5 miles and make make a slight variation that we haven't made […]

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Saturday, February 1, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan to Dancing Rock course. This loop starts with a climb to the Overlook then follows some of the lesser-used trails in the park. Options include 4.5, 6.6, 8 and 9 mile loops. Early Risers […]

On Sunday, February 2, 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 and/or rain Saturday so this is going to be a particularly fun […]

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

The forecast for Thursday includes a possible ice storm so I'm postponing the run until Friday. I don't want anyone trying to get to the Rez in unsafe conditions. See you Friday at 5:30, Michigan Road Lot.

On Saturday, February 8, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot when we run the pregame edition of the Looper Bowl. We'll plan to make this a dry loop but if you really have your heart set on that first water crossing and the mud flats, have at. Early Risers start […]

On Sunday, February 9, 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 […]

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Saturday, February 15, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Sights to Heights course. Options include 5.5, 7, and 8.5 miles and we will have the option of taking a course variation we haven't taken in a blue moon. Early risers can start at 6:00 […]

On Sunday, February 16, 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 Monday, February 17, at 5:30 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, for a special Presidents’ Day run. Not sure of the course but expect 7-ish miles. Hope to see you there.

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]

On Saturday, February 22, 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 4.5, 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5 miles, running counterclockwise, down the stairs, toward Raven Rocks. We're going to preview some […]

On Sunday, February 23, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Michigan Road Lot when we run a 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 Rock, […]

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. At a 10% average incline, the FH to Lean-to 7 segment (Happy Ending on Strava—don't ask!) […]