Raven Events 2026

Description

The Raven Rocks 10k Trail Run is BACK for NOVEMBER 8, 2026! Woo hoo!

We have also brought back the 100k Raven Challenge with all of the fun elements from last year -- plus we're looking to add a few more activities to the challenge during the month of November!

You can sign up for one or the other -- or do BOTH! Signups for both events at the same time get a discount which appears at checkout.

Shirts this year are one design and available either on long-sleeved cotton shirts (traditional) and/or short sleeved tech fabric shirts (new!). You can purchase one, both, or neither shirt. If you are a purely virtual Raven 100k Challenge runner, we will mail you your shirt if ordered along with your finisher woodallion.

As always, these Raven events support the Friends of Trailside Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation . During registration we encourage runners and challengers to join as members of the museum to support their non-profit educational and conservation purpose.

Once the donation vehicle has been established, we will support the Friends of the Cross River Mountain Fire Tower . We are working with the Westchester Parks Foundation who plan to raise funds to support Westchester County and NY State in the restoration of the fire tower to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. That fundraising account will be set up soon with a range of support levels. More news to come!

More information about each event

Raven Rocks Run - 10k Trail Run

The Raven Rocks Run is a challenging 10k trail run at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY.

The ELEVENTH running of the race will be in November.

Race will be in-person Sunday, November 8, 2026 starting at 9am. (Final race date approval pending county permit.)

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.

The course passes by the site of the former Blue Trail fire tower which is the highest point in the park. We are working towards getting back the tower to its former spot in the park. See Course Map page for course details.

More information about the race and tower project is on the About page and the FAQ page of our ravenrocksrun.org website.

We are looking forward to November when we will run this event for the ELEVENTH time!

Important: Our Raven Rocks Run race plans are contingent on permit approval from the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation. This approval is not guaranteed but has been obtained for the prior nine races. As in all prior years we open registration with the understanding that the race will take place. We will update runners if the permit is not approved for the current year.

Raven 100k Challenge

The Raven 100k Challenge is simple: first, register for the challenge. Then run, hike, or walk 100k during the month of November 1st - 30th, 2026 .

Note: You can register as late as November 15 for the 100k challenge and enter your mileage to date when you register.

This works out to an average of around 3k per day or 25k (15 miles) per week.

If you complete the challenge, you will receive a wooden finisher medallion. Shirts are optional.

The Raven 100k Challenge supports the Friends of Trailside Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation , a 501(c)3 not for profit organization based at the Trailside Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation .

You can also join the Friends of Trailside Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation for annual membership during signup.

Bonus achievements

In addition to running, walking, or hiking 100k during November, there are several bonus achievement badges you can unlock if you are able:

Run 10k on the Raven Rocks Ru