Sunday Runs with the Leatherman Harriers

Dancing Rockish Run
2024-12-21 07:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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.

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From the archives: last time we ran this course was June 2, 2024

Dancing Rock 50k
2024-12-22 05:00 - 12:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
On Sunday, December 22, 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, then run the Dancing Rock 12.5k forwards, then backward, and follow up with the marked loop of Green+. The 12.5k “classic” starts at 8:00 and makes one loop of the course. Or make it a double for a 25k run. classic Dancing Rock Run 7.8 miler.
Stage 1: Perimeter Loop Starts Promptly at 5:00 a.m.
Complete perimeter loop as shown on the map, approximately 12 miles, and return to your vehicle which will serve as your aid station. You do not need to wait for the main group—continue onto stage 2 when you’re ready. Everyone is responsible for their own aid at their vehicles. Note that the perimeter loop will be counterclockwise this year.
Stage 2: Start the Dancing Rock 12.5k course clockwise.
Run the Dancing Rock 12.5k Course. Legacy GPX and Legacy KML files for this section are posted to help you navigate. I will drop a book at Dancing Rock on the morning of the run. Runners, tear out the next page in the book as proof you’ve made it to that point and bring it to me or send a photo.
Stage 3: Reverse direction on the Dancing Rock 12.5k course
Run the Classic Dancing Rock Course in the reverse direction following all flags and bushwhack. Tear a second page from the book at Raven Rocks
Stage 4: Complete the final loop
Complete the final loop of the course heading up Green and around, finally ending through the swamp trail.
This is not a race. There are no prizes. The winner only gets bragging rights ad some great memories. Bring a change of clothes to keep warm and hang out after the run anyway. Note: the trail near Michigan Road (often called the “Swamp Trail”) now passable. You’ll get your shoes wet and muddy, but that trail earns its name.
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Dancing Rock 12.5k / 25k
2024-12-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
On Sunday, December 22, 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 total distance of 25k. No one really knows why the race never caught on but it’s an awesome course. Start at 8:00 a.m. and complete one 12.5k loop (the 8 mile orange loop in the map) or make it a double for a 25k run. Note: the trail near Michigan Road (often called the “Swamp Trail”) is passable. You might get your shoes wet and muddy, but considering how cold it will be, it’s likely to be frozen solid.

Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter course and an easier pace. I am not planning on running this Sunday but I’m sure others will be happy to.

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Trail Tuesday
2024-12-24 05:30 - 07:00, 2024-12-31 05:30 - 07:00, 2025-01-07 05:30 - 07:00, 2025-01-14 05:30 - 07:00, 2025-01-21 05:30 - 07:00, 2025-01-28 05:30 - 07:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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.

Running of the Red and Green
2024-12-25 06:00 - 07:30 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 I’d suggest taking a left at 17 onto Blue and following the course from there.

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Trail Thursday
2024-12-26 05:30 - 07:00, 2025-01-02 05:30 - 07:00, 2025-01-09 05:30 - 07:00, 2025-01-16 05:30 - 07:00, 2025-01-23 05:30 - 07:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 at 7:00.

Boxing Day Run
2024-12-26 07:30 - 11:00 | Bear Mountain, Hessian Lake Parking, 10911, 55 Hessian Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY, 10986, United States
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 together sharing holiday cheer up and down the trails. More details to come and you can see what we did in the past on Strava.

Michigan to Clark
2024-12-28 07:00 - 08:30 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 Risers start at 6:00 for an additional 4 miles before returning to the lot at 7:00.

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Previously on this course: January 27, 2024
January 28, 2023

Museum to Blue 2
2024-12-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Trailside Museum, Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 a shorter course and easier pace.

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First Run
2025-01-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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.

Michigan 4x8 Challenge
2025-01-04 07:00 - 09:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
On Saturday, January 4, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Michigan 4×8 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 (approximate) clockwise loops in the Rez that can be completed within an hour. At 6:00 a.m., we’ll start with the green loop, then work our way in a clockwise pattern hitting the yellow and then blue loops next. Total distance would be just over 50k so if you’re looking for distance, this is a great run for you. Early Risers start at 6:00 for the green loop.

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Town to Tower
2025-01-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, 1091 Old Post Road, Cross River, NY, 10590, United States
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 7:00.
Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter course and an easier pace.

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The last time we ran this course: February 4, 2024
From a previous running: January 29, 2023

Workout Wednesday—Trailside Museum
2025-01-08 05:30 - 07:00, 2025-01-15 05:30 - 07:00, 2025-01-22 05:30 - 07:00 | Trailside Museum, Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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!) is less steep than Blue but also less technical. Considering all of the leaves right now, you’ll get a good working but are less inclined to turn an ankle.

Son of a Beast
2025-01-11 07:00 - 09:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 10 mile Super Beast course if you’re up for the challenge. Early Risers start at 6:00 for the 4 mile green loop on the map.

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Michigan Road "Stairmaster"
2025-01-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 up The Stairs to Spy Rock. Options for shorter distances if you want as well. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early Risers at 7:00.
Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter course and easier pace.

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Last time we ran this course: July 7, 2024

Red/Rock Trail Loop
2025-01-18 07:00 - 09:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 haven’t made in a Blue Moon but we can make a game-day decision about that. Early Risers start at 6:00.

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Last time we ran this course: June 16, 2024

Meadow to Armstrong
2025-01-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 you plenty of choices to customize distance including returning through the BRLA trail off Honey Hollow Road. Since the water level in the reservoir is so low, you might want to run from Armstrong to the water and take in the sight. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early Risers start at 7:00.
Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter course and easier pace.

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Last time we ran this was October 19, 2024

Return of the Beast
2025-01-25 07:00 - 09:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 of the 10 mile Super Beast course if you’re up for the challenge. Early Risers start at 6:00 for the 4 mile green loop on the map.

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Red/Rock Trail Loop
2025-01-26 08:00 - 09:30 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 in a Blue Moon. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers at 7:00.
Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter distance and easier pace.

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Though this was the run last Saturday, the last time we ran this course on a Sunday was June 16, 2024
