Trail Thursday—Raven Rocks Course Check
2022-11-03 05:30 - 07:00 (America/New_York) | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, Reservation 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 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

Sarah Bishop Course and Bench Rescue
2022-11-05 07:00 - 09:00 | Mountain Lakes Park, 201 Hawley Drive, North Salem, NY, 10560, United States
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 I don’t know how far it was moved, having some extra hands would be great.

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Nevermore
2022-11-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 the yellow trail. If you had fun going up the rock scramble, you’re going to love going down it. Cobweb crew starts at 5:00; Early risers at 7:00. If weather is clear, the Cobweb Crew will be treated to the next Antares rocket launch at 5:50 a.m.
Rookie runners start at 7:00 for a shorter loop and an easier pace.
Make sure you set your clocks back from Eastern Daylight to Eastern Standard Time and enjoy the extra hour of sleep.Hope to see you out there this weekend.

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Raven Disaster
2022-11-12 07:00 - 09:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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.

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Raven Rocks Run
2022-11-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 here
Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 for a course check; Early Risers start at 7:00 for a second check.
The race will start in the Meadow near the fallen oak tree and its massive remains. The course passes by the spot where the Leatherman’s Loop begins. Instead of heading towards the river as the Loop does, the Raven Rocks Run 10k course climbs and climbs up to the two highest points in the park (Raven Rocks Overlook and the Fire Tower Summit) before heading back for a (mostly) downhill and (relatively) flat finish.

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Fat Ass & Fat Raven Run
2022-11-19 07:00 - 09:30 | Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, 1091 Old Post Road, Cross River, NY, 10590, United States
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

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Leather Raven
2022-11-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 first. Head west and run the Raven Rocks course first. Before completing the course, take a turn onto the course you haven’t completed. Not up for 12 miles? No worries. Complete either the Loop or Raven Rocks course and head home. Note: the second loop water crossing is not on the map, no one has been through the mud flats since early spring, and you have the option of taking the dry loop as marked. Cobweb crew starts at 5:00; Early risers at 7:00 .

Rookie runners start at 7:00 for a shorter loop and an easier pace.
Hope to see you out there this weekend.
Lee Willett

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Thanksgiving Run
2022-11-24 06:00 - 07:30 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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.

Black Friday at the Black Mansion
2022-11-25 07:00 - 09:00 | Leon Levy Preserve, 2-50 Smith Ridge Rd., South Salem, NY, 10590-1701, United States
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 visit to the Black Mansion ››

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Spelunking
2022-11-26 07:00 - 09:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 I can’t promise some of these are really “caves.” This involves bushwhacks so remember to bring bug spray and check yourselves over after the run. We’ll likely run the 7.5 mile course on the map.

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Fat Ass & Fat Raven Run
2022-11-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, 1091 Old Post Road, Cross River, NY, 10590, United States
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 7:00 a.m. for a shorter course and easier pace.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.
Lee Willett

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Dancing Rockish Run
2022-12-03 07:00 - 09:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 are coming up soon so this is a great opportunity to see at least some of the course.

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Mini Loop Challenge
2022-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Overflow Lot, 1000 Reservation Road, Cross River, 10518
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 adventures. His dedication and generosity has shaped many of our lives.
While Sunday Runs is free and open to all, its operation requires ink cartridges, paper, lean-to rentals, and food at key events throughout the year. Keeping the weekly runs free and accessible is a top priority, but costs add up! We created this event to fundraise for hard costs so that Sunday Runs can focus on building this amazing community.
The Mini Loop Challenge plays out as follows

The course consists of 1.8 mile loops based out of lean-to 11, with each runner determining the number of loops they want to run and in which direction. We hope that this run will be as interactive as possible. Park at the overflow lot past Kimberly Bridge, or the Kimberly lot if the overflow lot is full. We’ll stage a festive, holiday-esque aid station out of the lean-to and we encourage everyone to bring a change of clothes so they can hang by the fire post-run! The Aid Station will be set up early for the Cobweb Crew which will start at 5:00 a.m. as usual.
Different ways to contribute

Contribute via PayPal: make a suggested donation of $35 to give@sundayruns.org. Donate here ››
Contribute via Venmo: make a suggested donation of $35 to @Lee-Willett. (Click for scan code: )
Contribute via Cash: make a donation on-site in the form of cash. Any amount is useful and appreciated.
Be a Runner or Sponsor
Run the course: Runners can compete for the maximum number of loops to see who runs the most in the day. The one who does gets bragging rights for the winner of the Mini Loop Challenge.
Be a Sponsor/Get Sponsored: Sponsor any runner or get sponsors to pay $1.00-$2.00 per loop completed by the runner. We’ll have a whiteboard recording the number of loops throughout the day and will post a final tally here afterward.
Personal Challenge: Choose a runner or make a “side bet” with another runner for a more personal challenge with proceeds going to the cause. Compete for speed or distance in either direction, for example.
We will be tracking total loops overall for each runner plus watching Strava to see who claims the crown for the MLC Clockwise, MLC Counterclockwise, MLC Double CCW/CW Loop, and MLC Double CW/CCW Loop segments. Have fun.
Please feel no obligation to contribute. The goal is to continue in the fun easy-going spirit of Sunday Runs. We will not be publishing how much individual participants contribute. Any amount is useful and appreciated!
Oh, and don’t forget to dress in your Sunday best orange!
Veronica & Peeter

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Dancing Rock Course Check
2022-12-10 07:00 - 09:30 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 course for next Sunday. Hope to see you there.
Lee Willett

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Dancing Rockish Run
2022-12-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 marked in preparation for next week’s running of the Dancing Rock and Dancing Rock Ultra so if you want a preview, this will be you chance. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00, Early Risers at 7:00.
Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter distance and easier pace.

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Workout Wednesday
2022-12-14 05:30 - 07:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge, 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, 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 Blue.

Holiday Party
2022-12-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mt. Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
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 didn’t receive an invite, here’s your copy ››
Payment can be made via Venmo to davemanndavemann
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Dancing Rock Final Course Check
2022-12-17 07:00 - 09:30 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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

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Dancing Rock 50k
2022-12-18 05:00 - 12:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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, 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. Arrive a little early to sign in. I’ll take names in the lot.
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.
Stage 2: Start the Dancing Rock 12.5k course clockwise.
Run the Classic Dancing Rock 12.5k Course following all flags and bushwhacks. GPX and 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. UPDATE: The Boy Scouts still have lean-to 5 reserved for Saturday night so we will not have the fire pit. I do have provisions for an aid station and will pick up bagels on Sunday morning I’ll set up at the picnic tables near the lower lot. Bring a change of clothes to keep warm and hang out after the run anyway.
You can view and print the Classic 12k map here ››

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Dancing Rock 12.5k / 25k
2022-12-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 total distance of 25k. No one really knows why the race never caught on but it’s an awesome course with lots of bushwhacks. Start at 8:00 a.m. and complete one 12.5k loop or make it a double for a 25k run.

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Workout Wednesday
2022-12-21 05:30 - 06:30 | John Jay Middle School, 40 N Salem Rd, Cross River, 10518, 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 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 pace on the straight sections of the track and then recover on the turns. 1 mile cool-down after for a total distance of 6 miles.

Town Park to CB(Sunday Run on Saturday)
2022-12-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, 1091 Old Post Road, Cross River, NY, 10590, United States
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 the Mill Site so watch for that. Because of the impending storm, there is NO Cobweb Crew this week; but Early Risers start at at 7:00 for some additional miles.
Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter course and easier pace.
Lee Willett

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Running of the Red and Green
2022-12-25 07:00 - 08:30 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 taking a left at 17 onto Blue and following the course from there. Bring your own maps this week, I’ll be giving myself a break. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.

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Boxing Day Run
2022-12-26 07:30 - 11:00 | Bear Mountain, Hessian Lake Parking, 10911, 55 Hessian Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY, 10986, United States
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 and down the trails. More details to come and you can see what we did in the past on Strava.

Workout Wednesday
2022-12-28 05:30 - 07:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, 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, 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.

Last Run
2022-12-31 07:00 - 08:30 | Trailside Museum, Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 distances climb to the Fire Tower so you know you’ll get some elevation in. Come out and enjoy the last run of the year.

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First Run
2023-01-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, Michigan Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 start the year than with a run. Cobweb crew starts at 5:00 a.m., early risers at 7:00 a.m.
Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter distance and easier pace.

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Workout Wednesday—Fartleks
2023-01-04 05:30 - 07:00 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge, 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, 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, pushing for one minute then easing back for two—repeat, repeat, repeat. Total distance about 5 miles.

Kennedy to Angle Fly
2023-01-07 07:00 - 09:00 | Kennedy School, 54 Route 138, Somers, NY, 10589, United States
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 way to Reis Park. I’ve outlined an 8.5-mile run but you have the option of shortening this to 5.5 miles or continuing on into Angle Fly and turning this into a half marathon. Early Risers start at 6:00 for an out-and-back on the Kennedy Trail to Brick Hill Road before the main run.

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Kimberly Expedition
2023-01-08 08:00 - 09:30 | Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge, Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, United States
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 from Red/Yellow that takes you to the base of a steep wall where there are a couple of caves. Not suggesting you take this, though, since that area is hard to navigate without a guide. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early Risers at 7:00.
Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter distance and easier pace.

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