September 1, Meadow Parking Lot

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Sunday, September 1, 8:00 a.m.
This Sunday, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Parking Lot when we run the Meadow to Overlook loop. This is the same route we ran on July 4th and includes a finish at the river. We’ll start from the Meadow lot and pass the Trailside Museum before heading into the southern portion of the reservation and returning via Schoolhouse Road. At the end of the run, you have the option of cooling off by crossing the stream instead of heading over the bridge. Depending on the heat, it might be a refreshing change. I’ll also drop a cooler of water at Michigan Road which is the halfway point of the run.

Saturday, August 31, 8:00 a.m.
We’ll be doing a bit of trail cleanup for the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack. Anyone interested in giving us a hand while running between stops, meet at the parking lot at the trailhead to Lookout Point at 8:00 a.m.

If you’re up for a faster Saturday run, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Parking Lot to run the Meadow, Michigan and Museum loop. I’d suggest turning left at intersection 46, though, to keep in the shade of the pine forest near the end.

Monday, September 2, 9:30 a.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Parish is proud to bring you the 3rd Annual South Salem Church Tavern Biathlon. Race director Brian Stempel, a Sunday Runs regular, makes sure everyone has a great time and the after-race barbeque is not to be missed. The majority of the funds generated from the race will go to same worthy charities we continue to support (The Carpenter’s Kids Program, Community Center of Northern Westchester, and The Wounded Warrior Project).   – See more and register ››

I’m still deciding on next week’s venue. Any suggestions?

Lee Willett

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August 25, Muscoot Farm

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Sunday, August 25, 8:00 a.m.
Let’s change things up thus Sunday at a different venue. Meet at the Muscoot Farm parking lot for a run of the Run the Farm 5 mile course. Even though there are a couple months before that race, it’s always a great trail. Those who want a longer run can go back out for a second full or partial loop. You can see a map of the five-mile course here.

Saturday, August 24, 8:00 a.m.
Anyone interested in a Saturday run can meet at the pool parking lot in Mountain Lakes Park and follow the 10K Sarah Bishop Bushwhack. We’ll be doing some Sunday Runs on the course before race day so if you miss this, you’ll still have a chance to run before the race. You can see a map of the course here.

Next week we’ll be back in the Reservation at the Meadow parking lot to run the Meadow to Overlook course.

Hope to see you out there.

Lee Willett

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August 18, New Rochelle

Paine to Pain Trail Race
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Sunday, August 18, 8:00 a.m.
This Sunday we’ll switch things up a bit and run a longer distance to prepare for the Paine to Pain race in the fall. Meet at the trailhead for the Leatherstocking trail in New Rochelle (Google map: 2 Hillside Crescent, New Rochelle, NY). We’ll follow the Paine to Pain map through Saxon Woods, by the Hutch, and return via Mill Road/North Ave. for a 10 mile loop. If you’d like to do the full loop, you can continue on the full 13.1 mile course back to the starting point. Limited on-street parking is available on Hillside Crescent. If that is full, park on Lyncroft Road (around house number 312) and follow the course map to the trailhead.

Those who want to car pool from Lewisboro and Ridgefield can meet at the town park at 7:20. Those coming from other points can meet at the Park and Ride, exit 4 on 684, at 7:35. That should give everyone enough time to get to the trail for an 8:00 start.

Saturday, August 17, 8:00 a.m.
Meet at the Trailside Museum, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, and run the Museum to Raven Rocks 6 mile loop. This is the trail that heads over Fox Hill initially which will certainly get your attention. After that, the course becomes somewhat more forgiving and ends on the beautiful downslope of the orange trail.

Registration for the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack is open. Register today ››
Registration for Run The Farm is open so make sure you sign up for that as well.

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August 11, Michigan Road Lot

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Sunday, August 11, 8:00 a.m.
This Sunday, meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road lot when we run a new course—the Green Rock Trail. We’ll start out on the beautiful (and relatively easy) Green trail then transition to the rock trail at the southern portion of the park. We’ll be going down the “stairs” this time which means we’ll have to climb up to Raven Rocks before returning via the Yellow trail. It’s a 6.5 mile mixed bag of wide trails and single path, level ground and hills. Should be a lot of fun. See the map page ›› | Download the PDF ››

Saturday, August 10, 8:00 a.m.
For those interested in a Saturday run, meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road lot to run the Michigan to Kimberly Bridge course. It’s always a favorite that we’ll be running soon on a future Sunday.

Registration for the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack is open. Register today ››
Registration for Run The Farm is open so make sure you sign up for that as well.

Hope to see you out there

Lee Willett

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Sarah Bishop Bushwhack

Sunday, September 29, 2013

The Sarah Bishop Bushwhack is a challenging 10k trail race held in Mountain Lakes Park, Westchester, New York, and benefitting educational wellness programs in area schools. The scenic course is named in honor of the hermitess of West Mountain, who lived alone for more than two decades around the turn of the 19th century in a small cave beneath an outcropping of rock on the eastern slope of the hill.

On September 29, 2013, we honor her indomitable spirit and oneness with nature with the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack and Sarah’s Scramble 1.5 mile kids’ race which takes runners on paths near her cave in the wooded Mountain Lakes Park, a 1,082-acre forested landscape with five lakes, spectacular views, and a few hills in between. Learn more about the race ››

Where the Pavement Ends Trail Race

Date: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 8:00 a.m. Register now ››

Race Day Parking at Ridgebury School
Start /Finish: Lake Windwing
South Shore Drive, Ridgefield, Connecticut

Run Course: 4-mile run through Ridgefield trails; moderately hilly; timed, posted results
Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.

admin@triridgefield.com, gmorris@triridgefield.com

Race fee: $25.00. Course link››  |  2012 Results››

August 4, Trailside Museum

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Sunday, August 4, 8:00 a.m.
This Sunday, meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Trailside Museum when we run a new course—the Museum to Blue 7 miler. While this run is a little longer than most, it doesn’t go over the Fire Tower, up the Overlook, or over Fox Hill. What’s left? Some gorgeous trails like Orange and Blue with some hills in the southern portion of the park. Halfway through, you can pause to enjoy the view from Raven Rocks—always a treat. See the map page ›› | Download the PDF ››

Saturday, August 3, 8:00 a.m.
For those interested in a Saturday run, meet at the Meadow parking lot to run the Meadow, Michigan & Museum course. Your choice whether you want to finish through the meadow or over the river. Both options are available.

Registration for the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack is now open. Register for the race today ››
Registration for Run The Farm is open so make sure you sign up for that as well.

Hope to see you out there

Lee Willett

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July 28, Mountain Lakes Park

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Sunday, July 28, 8:00 a.m.
This Sunday, meet at Mountain Lakes Park (201 Hawley Road, North Salem, New York 10560), when we do a course check of the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack. This 10k trail race features a challenging course that includes the highest peak in Westchester—Bailey Mountain—and beautiful views of Lookout Point and Hemlock Lake. Park where indicated on the map—in the lot near the pool, accessible by an unpaved road across from Hemlock Lake.

Saturday, July 27, 8:00 a.m.
We’ll be running a course check for Sunday’s course check. Meet at Mountain Lakes park for a run of the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack 10k trail race. Bike up and get even more of a workout (see below).

Saturday, July 27, 7:00 a.m.
Thinking about doing the Church Tavern Biathlon? Bring your bike and meet at the South Salem commuter lot on Spring Street on Saturday at 7:00 a.m. and we’ll ride most of the 7 mile cycle course before heading up to Mountain Lakes Park for the Sarah Bishop course check. Total distance one way is 8.5 miles but there are some, er, hills. More information about the biathlon ›› | Registration for the race is now open ››

Next week we’ll be back at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum, when we run a variation of the Museum to Blue Route.

Hope to see you out there.

Lee Willett

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Run the Farm

Sunday, Oct 27, 2013

The fourth annual Run the Farm 5 mile trail race and “Kids Run The Farm” races is officially open for registration.

The races will be held Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 with kids races starting at 8:30am. The kids races will be divided into two completely separate events – a 1.1 mile run for kids 7-12 and a 0.6 mile trail run for kids age 6 and under.Both kids events will be completed before the 5 miler is started at 9:15am.See race website for more details and logistics information.

We are happy to bring this event back for its fourth year. Runners love the scenic and tough 5 mile course. Kids are challenged with a great taste of the trails at Muscoot Farm in their very own races. The farmers at the market love the energy (and the business!) that the race brings out that crisp October Sunday morning.

Church Tavern Biathlon

Monday September 2, 2013

One of the Sunday Runners, Brian Stempel, is race director for The Church Tavern Biathlon hosted by St. John’s Church in South Salem, NY, (a stone’s throw from The Leatherman’s Loop and Sarah Bishop Bushwhack trail races). While not a trail race, it’s still a fun event and Brian makes sure everyone has a great time.

From the registration page: On Monday September 2, 2013 (Labor Day) St. John’s Episcopal Parish will be hosting the third annual South Salem ‘Church Tavern’ Biathlon.  Race start time is 9:30 a.m. and will proceed rain or shine.  The Biathlon consists of a 7 mile bike and a 4 mile run. One of the main features of both courses is a steep trip up Church Tavern Road. Registration is now open ››

Did you know? Church Tavern was named after St. John’s Church because the church functioned as a tavern for part of it’s life in the late 1700’s.

Katonah 5K Road and Trail Race

Saturday, September 7, 2013 @ 8:00 AM

A rolling, scenic 3.1 mile run through the charming hamlet of Katonah and the trails of Katonah Memorial Park, followed by a kids’ one-miler and tots’ races. Free race shirt to first 125 registrants.

Street and school parking is limited. Take the complimentary Enterprise shuttle from Commuter Lot 3 at Woods Bridge Road (Rt.117), just a few hundred feet south of Rt.35 (Exit 6 off I684).

The Kids’ One Miler is suggested for ages 7-12. The Tots’ Races are recommended for ages 3-6. Goodie bags to first 100 registered kids. The age categories are not strict. If your 7-year old will be happier running a Tots’ Race, feel free to register her for that instead. Please enter accurate DOB for your child.

July 21, Meadow Parking Lot

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Sunday, July 21, 8:00 a.m.
This Sunday, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Parking Lot when we run the Meadow to Overlook loop. This is the same route we ran on July 4th and includes a finish at the river. We’ll start from the Meadow lot and pass the Trailside Museum before heading into the southern portion of the reservation and returning via Schoolhouse Road. At the end of the run, you have the option of cooling off by crossing the stream instead of heading over the bridge. Depending on the heat, it might be a refreshing change. I’ll also drop a cooler of water at Michigan Road which is the halfway point of the run.

Saturday, July 20, 8:00 a.m.
If you’re up for a Saturday run, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Parking Lot to run the Meadow, Michigan and Museum loop. I’d suggest turning left at intersection 46, though, to keep in the shade of the pine forest near the end.

Next Sunday we’ll be at Mountain Lakes Park for a course check of the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack. I hope to see you out there.

Lee Willett

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July 14, Kimberly Bridge

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Sunday, July 14, 8:00 a.m.—Meet at Kimberly Bridge
This Sunday, meet at Kimberly Bridge to run the Trailside to Tower run. We’ll go against the arrows on the map and start up the Blue trail on Fire Tower hill before making our way to the Trailside Museum and Deer Hollow. Should be fun. See the map here ››

Saturday, July 13, 8:00 a.m.
Anyone interested in a Saturday run can meet at Mountain Lakes park for the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack. We’re still fine-tuning the course but this time, go past our usual meeting place (the trailhead to Lookout Point) and turn left at the next road. Follow that past the lake and take the fork to the left. That will lead to our parking place near the pool.

Next week we’ll be meeting at the Meadow Lot. Hope to see you out there.

Lee Willett

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July 7, Michigan Road Lot

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Sunday, July 7, 8:00 a.m.
Meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road lot when we run a new course devised by Eleanor Heppner Hershey and aptly named Eleanor’s Escape. This route combines the best of the Yellow, Red, Blue, and Green trails and includes wide-open paths and single-track hills. Optional photo op at Raven Rocks before heading back by way of Red and Green. I know you’re going to love this one. See Eleanor’s Escape map here ››

Saturday, July 6, 8:00 a.m.
Anyone interested in a Saturday run can meet at Mountain Lakes park for the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack. We’re still fine-tuning the course but this time, go past our usual meeting place (the trailhead to Lookout Point) and turn left at the next road. Follow that past the lake and take the fork to the left. That will lead to our parking place near the pool.

Hope to see you out there.

Lee Willett

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