Raven Rocks 10k Run and Raven 100k Challenge

🎉 The Raven Rocks 10k Trail Run is BACK!

Woo hoo!

🔥 100k Raven Challenge Returns

• Fun Elements: All of the fun elements from last year are back, plus we're looking to add a few more activities!
• Sign Up: You can sign up for one or the other -- or do BOTH!
• Discount: Signups for both events at the same time get a discount which appears at checkout.
• Shirts: Available in long-sleeved cotton and/or short-sleeved tech fabric shirts. Purchase options include one, both, or neither shirt.

🤝 Support for the Community

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.

We will also support the Friends of the Cross River Mountain Fire Tower and raise funds with Westchester Parks Foundation to support restoration efforts.

🏃 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. This will be the TENTH running of the race in November.

• Date: Race will be in-person Sunday, November 9, 2025, starting at 9am. (Final race date approval pending county permit.)
• Course Details: The course climbs to the two highest points in the park before heading back for a mostly downhill finish.
• History: The course passes by the site of the former Blue Trail fire tower, which is the highest point in the park.
• Updates: Important: Our race plans are contingent on permit approval from the county. We will update runners if the permit is not approved.

🚶 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, 2025.

• Registration: You can register as late as November 15 for the 100k challenge and enter your mileage to date when you register.
• Daily Average: This works out to an average of around 3k per day or 25k (15 miles) per week.
• Completion Reward: If you complete the challenge, you will receive a wooden finisher medallion.
• Support: The Raven 100k Challenge supports the Friends of Trailside Museum, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

🏆 Bonus Achievements

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

• Raven Badge: Run 10k on the Raven Rocks Run course.
• Ultra Raven Badge: Run 5x 10k on the Raven Rocks Run course.
• Photographer Badge: Take a selfie at the Raven Rocks Overlook and send it in.
• Veteran's Day Badge: Submit a photo of you running on Veteran's Day.

🏔️ Halfway Bonus Search

For those in the area near Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, if you opt-in via the badge update form after you pass the 50 kilometer mark, we will send you GPS coordinates to find a small challenge surprise in the park.

Let us know when you find your halfway bonus (or if you can’t find it!).

For more information and registration, visit the race page: Raven Rocks Run.