April 30, 2026
On Sunday, January 26, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the trail head to Lookout Point in Mountain Lakes Park (201 Hawley Road, North, Salem, NY) when we run the 10K-ish Sarah Bishop Course. Instead of starting near Hemlock Campsite where the race starts, we'll start from the trailhead to lookout point. Parking may be tight […]
This Saturday, February 1, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Tusk and Cup coffee shop , 51 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield CT, and prepare to run the 11 mile Brew to Brews run through Devil’s Den and Saugatuck. Options include the full 11 miles and an abbreviated 6 mile version. Since weather conditions may be, *ahem*, less […]
On Sunday, February 2, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot when we run an annual favorite—The Looper Bowl. It’s all the fun of the Leatherman’s Loop but colder and with a chance for snow and ice. You won't want to miss this! If you don't want to get your feet […]
On Saturday, February 8, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, upper lot, when we navigate the 9.6 mile Kessel Run. This relatively flat course is a little longer than most but avoids steep uphills in favor of rolling hills throughout. Since this is an out-and-back, there are plenty of ways to shorten the […]
On Sunday, February 9, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot ready to run a new course that I'm calling Michigan Zig-Zags. Options include 8, 6.5, and 5 mile distances or get lost and see how many miles you can do. The challenge to this course is the weaving back-and-forth […]
On Saturday, February 15, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, when we run the Michigan Multiloop 8-mile course. Since the Bergfield Bridge is still under construction, head across the meadow at Trailside Museum and catch the FH trail to the river instead. Bring your own maps, though, I'm not […]
On Sunday, February 16, at 8:00 a.m., it’s time to get twisted. Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, when we run one of the Twisted Loops. This time we’ll the Purple loop and make sure we pass the construction of the new bridge. I'm pretty sure the bridges aren't ready to cross just […]
On Monday, February 17, at 7:00, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run the Museum to Blue Route, 7.5 mile option. Since the Bergfield Bridge isn't up yet, take the trail through the trailside meadow to complete the loop. Print Map Download the PDF
On Saturday, February 22, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, ready to run the Town Park to Kimberly Multidistance Loop. This offers runners distances from 6 to 11 miles starting and finishing on the same trails. I recommend the 7 or 9 mile loops. The group can decide on site. Print […]
On Saturday, February 22, at 7:30 a.m., meet at Bear Mountain, Ice Rink Lot, when we run the 5 Sisters course. This 13 mile, quad-shredding exercise in futility, contains 4700 feet of gain so you know it's going to be a tough run. Come prepared, you have been warned. I won't be there for this […]
Sunday, February 23, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, ready to run the Kimberly to Armstrong 9 mile run. Options include the full 9 miles but since this is an out-and-back course, you can turn around at any point for a shorter run. This course passes through three different […]
On Saturday, February 29, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation ready to run the Snowy Owl Run. This course is almost the same as the Raven Rocks run but starts with a climb up FH then down the CB trail—and everyone loves a good climb at the start, right? Before the run, […]
This Sunday, March 1, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Meadow lot when we run the Rock Trail 8 Mile Loop. We’ll head south through the meadow trails and return via FH. In between, you’ll see the Bear Rock Petroglyph, Spy Rock, the Stairs, Castle Rock, Raven Rocks, Indian Rock Shelter, and plenty […]
On Saturday, March 7, at 6:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, and run an hour of hill repeats up Blue. You should be able to get in 3 or 4 before you return to the lot at 7:00 a.m. to run the Boutonville Oak Loop. This multidistance run offers lengths […]
On Sunday, March 8, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Parking Lot, ready to run a new course—the Five Bridges Run. This course offers three options for different lengths—9, 6.5, and 5.5 miles—all of which pass over all four bridges in the Rez. Three of the bridges have been closed since late […]
On Saturday, March 14, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow lot, ready to run the Meadow Multiloop. This course gives you options for distances from 2 to 11 miles and can be run in either direction so as to minimize virus exposure. Print Map Download the PDF
On Sunday, March 15, at 8:00 a.m., if you're not self-quarantining, then meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Gerrython. Since the New York half marathon has been canceled, I'll give you the option of your own half marathon with a modified perimeter loop. But you also have options […]
On Saturday, March 21, between 7:00 and 7:30, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow Half Marathon. You have options for distances from 4.5 to 13.1 miles (by combining the two longest loops) and the course can be run in either direction. To minimize the risk of spreading coronavirus […]
On Sunday, March 22, between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run the Trailside Multiloop. This course offers a variety of distances from 2 to 13 miles and can be run in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction. To minimize the risk of spreading coronavirus by keeping […]
On Saturday, May 16, start anytime between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot ready to run the Michigan Zig-Zags. Options include 8, 6.5, and 5 mile distances or get lost and see how many miles you can do. Remember to socially distance, wear a mask or buff in […]
On Sunday, May 17, start anytime between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run Eleanor's Great Escape. You might notice that I've updated this longer version of the classic Eleanor's Escape to include multiple distances so now you have some choices as to how far you'd like […]
On Saturday, May 23, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Huntington State Park, 58 Sunset Hill Road, Redding, CT., for a 15k perimeter loop. We'll follow the course in a clockwise direction making sure to keep proper social distancing. Print Map Download the PDF
If you're looking to stay in the Rez, on Saturday, May 23, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Kimberly Bridge Lot ready to run the Kimberly to Blue Route. Options include 5, 6.5, and 8 miles. Vary your start times and directions, wear a buff or mask around others, and practice social […]
On Sunday, May 24, between 7:00 and 8:00, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow Half Marathon. You have options for distances from 4.5 to 13.1 miles (by combining the two longest loops) and the course can be run in either direction. Vary your start times and directions, wear […]
On Monday, May 25, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Red and Green Loop. Options include 4.5, 6, and 7.5 mile distances. Vary your start times and directions, wear a buff or mask around others, and practice social distancing. Print Map Download the PDF
On Sunday, May 31, start between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow to Blue Route. Options include 5, 6.5, and 8 mile distances and you can run this course in either direction to avoid crowding. I'll be there at 7:00 and put a few […]