On Sunday, April 15, at 8:00 a.m., we’ll be running from the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow lot with two great options.

SUNDAY OPTION 1: JOHN JAY 5K

At 8:00 a.m., we’ll run from the Meadow Lot (or you can drive) to John Jay High School, 60 N Salem Rd, Cross River, and compete in a new 5k trail race to benefit the John Jay Cross Country team. Afterwards, we can run back and whatever miles you need. The course starts on the lower fields of the John Jay Campus and quickly goes into the wooded trails adjacent to the middle school and high school. Those interested in starting early, we’ll be making a series of loops on the hour starting at 5:00 a.m.
Learn more and register ››

SUNDAY OPTION 2: MEADOW, MUSEUM, MICHIGAN LOOP

For those who don’t want to race the above, there’s the Meadow, Museum, Fire Tower, and Michigan Loop. This 6-mile course is the perfect tune-up for the Leatherman’s Loop which is only a week away. Get the map here ››

SATURDAY OPTION 1: SPRINGLETRACK

Springletrack is a 25-mile self-supported “fat-ass” run along the Shawangunk Ridge. The course will be able to return to the original, pre-fire course of the first 4 years. The 25 mile fat-ass (self supported) course begins at Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead parking, 4147 N 39th St, 7, NY 12440, and ends at 11 Berme Rd, Ellenville, NY 12428.
Learn more here ››

SATURDAY OPTION 2: 8×4 LOOPS

On Saturday, April 14, at 7:00 a.m., if Springletrack is too far for you, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road lot for some loops—Michigan Road 8 x 5 mile loops to be exact. Show up anytime, run whatever loops you’d like. Todd will be there on a mission but you don’t need to try to keep up with him. This is the last weekend to get a long run in before Bear Mountain and the weather is supposed to be beautiful. Don’t miss it. More here ››

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

SUNDAY

On Sunday, April 8, at 8:00 a.m., get ready to run a very special course—The Dancing Rock Run. This course revives a race that was held by Tony Godino and Dave Cope around the time the Loop was invented and includes a couple of bushwhacks. I’ve included the original course plus an option to follow the new RT trail to Raven Rocks but make sure you bring a map just in case. If you’re looking to start early, I’ll need some help lightly flagging the course starting at 5:00 a.m. The 6:00 and 7:00 crews can run some of the 8 x 4 loops.

SATURDAY

On Saturday, April 7, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the Ice Rink Lot at Bear Mountain and run some of the trails for the North Face Endurance Challenge. Options include various distances. If you’d like to ride share, meet at the Katonah Woods Bridge Commuter Lot at 6:00 a.m. for the hour drive to the start. I won’t be joining you so bring a map, electronic or otherwise. Details and options are available here ››

If you want to stay local, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Meadow Lot at 7:00 a.m. and run a variation of the Perimeter Loop.

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Meanwhile, enjoy the photo from the past run.

SUNDAY

On Sunday, April 1, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Trailside Nature Museum and run the Trailside Multiloop, the 8.5 mile course. This course will take us on trails in the northern and southern portions of the park and should be mostly snow-free by Sunday. Options include shorter distances as well. The 5:00 a.m. crew can run a modified perimeter loop, returning by 8:00. The 6:00 a.m. group can pre-run the 8.5 mile loop in reverse,  while the 7:00 a.m. group can run the first part of the 8.5 mile loop but return after the initial climb of the Blue trail (intersection 56). One way or another, everyone makes it back by 8:00.

SATURDAY

On Saturday, March 31, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot and run the Michigan Road 8×4 loops. If you’re training for the North Face Endurance Challenge, this is a great opportunity to get a lot of miles in—up to a 50k if you complete all of the loops. I like to start on the orange loop and complete the loop counterclockwise, but it’s your call. Bring a map, though, not sure I’ll make this one.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

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Sorry but Thursday’s night run will be rescheduled due to rain in the forecast. We’ll try again in April. Meanwhile, enjoy the pic from our 8-Years Running inaugural course. Great running with all of you.

SUNDAY

On Sunday, March 25, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park ready to run our inaugural loop on the northern trails and commemorate the start of the group eight years ago. Eight years ago Rob started the runs at the Town Park with a handful of local runners preparing for the Leatherman’s Loop. We’ll recreate that first run (and add some miles as an option) to commemorate our humble beginnings. The trails are still snow-covered but that won’t stop us. Those looking to do some extra miles can arrive at 5:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., or 7:00 a.m.

SATURDAY

On Saturday, March 24, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Kimberly Bridge Lot for hill repeats. I’m not gonna lie—there are prettier and more fun runs but this will help get you in shape for the upcoming races. The more repeats we do, the more compact the trail and the easier they’ll be. The course is 1.2 miles round-trip with 400 feet of gain—just what you need to get you ready for Timp pass. Come out for 3, 4, 13, 21, 26 or however many repeats you want.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29: NIGHT RUN

We’ll be having the first night run of the year on Thursday, March 29. Show up at lean-to 5, Michigan Road lot, at 7:00 p.m. for an approximate 6 mile run. Bring a headlamp, a change of clothes, some snacks, some refreshments, and hang out with fellow runners, swap stories, and plan for the upcoming year. I will confirm later in the week. Watch the site for last-minute details.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

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Enjoy the photo from this past week.

SUNDAY

On Sunday, March 18, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Michigan Road lot and run the Michigan Double—7 miles of a double-loop course on some of the larger trails in the Rez. The snow has made for some tough runs so this week we’re going to stick to some of the larger, more well-traveled trails. We’ll start on the Red loop and return via Yellow. Then we’ll run the Red/Green loop and return via the Green downhill—always fun in the snow. The early crowd will be running the orange, blue, and yellow loops at from the 8×4 map at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 a.m. See the map here ››

SATURDAY

On Saturday, March 17, at 7:00 a.m—looking to get some distance in but don’t want to spend all day on the trails trying to do so? Let’s run from Reservoir Road behind the Katonah Museum of Art. 5 mile out-and-back to Jay Street is all dirt. Take 309 to the end of Upper Hook will get you 9. Armstrong Preserve isn’t far from there. Cross the dam to Mt. Holly road can add a few more on dirt. So many options. Show up at 7:00 a.m. and start running. See more ››

SHIRT ORDER WILL BE PLACED ON FRIDAY

Want to see what the cool runners will be wearing this season? Check out the Official 2018 Sunday Runs T-Shirt and order yours today. Show your colors at the Loop, Bear Mountain, or any of the Trail Mix Series and support the team. I’ll place one order only so if you don’t order a shirt, you won’t get one. Check it out ››

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Enjoy last week’s photo from the Raven Lunatic.

SUNDAY

On Sunday, March 11, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot and 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! For the early crowd, we’ll pre-run the course at 5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. start—run the course in reverse to meet us. 7:00 a.m. start—we’ll run a 4-mile loop from the meadow. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead this weekend, you won’t want to miss this. See the map ››

SATURDAY

On Saturday, March 10, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Tusk and Cup Coffee Shop, 51 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield CT, 06877, for cup of coffee, maybe something to eat, and get ready to head out on an 11-mile trek from Devil’s Den to Easton I’m calling Brew to Brunch. After the run, we can head over to the Easton Boy Scout Troop 66 Annual Brunch where we can eat our fill. Options also include a visit to Nod Hill Brewery after brunch. There will likely be a bit of snow on the ground so prepare for slow going and one tough run. See the map and more info here ››

OFFICIAL 2018 SUNDAY RUNS SHIRT

Want to see what the cool runners will be wearing this season? Check out the Official 2018 Sunday Runs T-Shirt and order yours today. Show your colors at the Loop, Bear Mountain, or any of the Trail Mix Series and support the team. I’ll place one order only so if you don’t order a shirt, you won’t get one. Check it out ››

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Meanwhile, enjoy the picture from last week.

SUNDAY

On Sunday, March 4, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road lot and run the Gerrython. This run is normally reserved for fall but the weather looks good so this will give you some options for a longer distance. Start at 5:00 a.m. and we’ll aim for the 13 mile loop (except for the fire tower climb). Start at 6:00 or 7:00 and run the same loop in reverse and meet us. Those starting at 8:00 have options from 5 to 13 miles or combine them all for over 50k. Sadly, I’m pulling the plug on Friday’s night run. Weather is not cooperating so we’ll postpone. We’re looking at Thursday, March 29, for now but that’s subject to change. See the map ››

SATURDAY

On Saturday, March 3, at 6:30 a.m., meet at the Redding, CT, train station (3 Long Ridge Rd, Redding, CT 06896) to run an abbreviated Ives Trail. The full course is 17 miles but we will likely cut that down to 11 or 12. We’ll take one car to the start and plan to begin running around 7:00 a.m. Email me if you’re interested. See the map ››

OFFICIAL 2018 SUNDAY RUNS SHIRT

Want to see what the cool runners will be wearing this season? Check out the Official 2018 Sunday Runs T-Shirt and order yours today. Show your colors at the Loop, Bear Mountain, or any of the Trail Mix Series and support the team. I’ll place one order only so if you don’t order a shirt, you won’t get one. Check it out ››

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Meanwhile, enjoy the picture from last week.

SUNDAY

This Sunday, February 25, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Trailside Museum lot when we run the Trailside, Raven, to Tower loop. This course has a great uphill start over Fox Hill, includes the Fire Tower, the northern hills, and offers runners distances of 6 miles, 9 miles, or anything in between. If you like hills, you won’t want to miss this one. If you’re looking to start early, we’ll make 4-mile loops starting at 5:00 a.m., returning to the lot at 6:00 and 7:00.

SATURDAY

This Saturday, February 24, at 9:00 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 8:00 a.m. Bring a change of clothes and some cash since with all that running, you’ll work up an appetite. Head over to Pepe’s Pizza afterwards, home of what is arguably the best pizza in the country. Download a PDF ›› (the map, not the pizza). I’m not sure I’m going to make but Sunday Run regular Alan Wegener will be there. Still, bring your own maps even if you decide not to follow them.

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Enjoy the picture from last week’s snowfest. Well played Paul Fost.

SUNDAY

On Sunday, February 18, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park Upper Lot when we run the Crazy 8 course. This course starts and ends on the DH trail but switches to Blue at Kimberly Bridge. If you’re not up for the full 8 miles, you can turn back at the bridge for a 4.5 mile loop instead. For those early risers, let’s start a clockwise perimeter loop at 5:00 a.m. If you start at 6:00 or 7:00, run a counterclockwise perimeter loop and we’ll meet you along the way. Note—we will be taking the new “cliffside” RT trail to Raven Rocks. Perimeter Loop Map is here ››

SATURDAY

On Saturday, February 17, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Rd #1, Ossining, NY, when we run the Teatown to Kitchawan trail. This 13-mile course is relatively fast, not terribly technical, and a combination of trail, dirt road, and a little pavement. Still, if you’re beginning to increase your mileage, you won’t want to miss this. Bring some snacks and afterwards we can hang out in the Teatown Nature Center.

And pay attention to the calendar for more runs.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

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Enjoy the pic of last week’s group at Mountain Lakes Park. With rain, ice, mud, fog, it was a slippery, but fun, mess.

SUNDAY

This Sunday, February 11, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Mountain Lakes Park, 201 Hawley Road, North Salem, at the trailhead to Lookout Point when we run a new course—the Old Sib loop. Sunday Run regular and Sarah Bishop race director Barry Fagan has found a new adjacent preserve to Mountain Lakes Park and we’re going to do some exploring. While not large, this lollypop addition looks like it might have a hill in it. Let’s find out. Early risers can show at 5:00, 6:00, or 7:00 for a couple extra miles. Looks like it might rain on Sunday but, as you know. we’ll still run. See the map ››

SATURDAY

This Saturday, February 10, at 9:00 a.m., meet at a new place, 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 8:00 a.m. Bring a change of clothes and some cash since with all that running, you’ll work up an appetite. We’ll head over to Pepe’s Pizza afterwards, home of what is arguably the best pizza in the country. See the map ››.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

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On Sunday, February 4, 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 wet, there are options to avoid the water crossings and even the mud flats so there’s no excuse to miss out. Looking to start early? Arrive at 5:00, 6:00, or 7:00 for some additional loops.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

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Meanwhile, enjoy the photos from this past weekend.

On Sunday, January 28, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road lot and run a new course—actually a series of new courses. The Michigan 8 x 4 is a series of four-mile loops‚ eight in total. We’ll start with orange at 8:00 a.m. and run counterclockwise loops in counterclockwise order. Run one, two or all eight for an epic 50k. If you’re looking for an early start, we’ll  run the brown loop at 6:00 and the gray loop at 7:00.  See the map here ››

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

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Meanwhile, enjoy the picture from Bennett’s Pond last week. Who knew there would have been so much ice on the trails, right?

SUNDAY

On Sunday, January 21, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Bennett’s Pond on the Ridgefield/Danbury border when we run an epic 10 mile loop designed by Keith Realander. Meet at the parking lot on Bennett’s Farm Road (see Google map) prepared to run this clockwise loop which includes some of the same trails in the Pavement Ends race. Those looking for a shorter run can eliminate the Hemlock Hills loop. An out-and-back to the end of of the White trail will get you a scenic 5 mile run so there are options for making the run shorter. Anyone interested in getting an early start can arrive at 6:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m.

SATURDAY

On Saturday, January 20, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Goldens Bridge Train Station main lot (Old Bedford Road), when we run the Kennedy to Reis Park/Angle Fly Preserve. From the lot, we’ll drive over to the trailhead of the Kennedy Trail, cut through to Somers High School, then make our way to Reis Park. I’ve outlined a 7.3 mile run but you have the option of continuing on to Angle Fly and turn this into a half marathon. I don’t have a PDF map for this, but I do have .kml and .gpx files if you want to see what I’m thinking.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee WIllett

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Great to see so many out in balmy 14 degree weather last weekend. By comparison, this weekend will practically be shorts weather.