Raven Rocks 10k Run and Raven 100k Challenge

🎉 The Raven Rocks 10k Trail Run is BACK!

Woo hoo!

🏃‍♂️ 100k Raven Challenge

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!

📝 Registration Information

• Events: You can sign up for one or the other -- or do BOTH!
• Discounts: Signups for both events at the same time get a discount which appears at checkout.
• Shirts: Shirts this year are one design and available either on long-sleeved cotton shirts (traditional) and/or short sleeved tech fabric shirts (new!).
• Shipping: If you are a purely virtual Raven 100k Challenge runner, we will mail you your shirt if ordered along with your finisher woodallion.

🌲 Supporting Local Organizations

• Friends of Trailside Museum: These Raven events support the Friends of Trailside Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
• Membership: During registration we encourage runners and challengers to join as members of the museum to support their non-profit educational and conservation purpose.
• Future Support: Once the donation vehicle has been established, we will support the Friends of the Cross River Mountain Fire Tower.
• Fundraising: 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.

🏞️ 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.

• Date: Race will be in-person Sunday, November 9, 2025 starting at 9am.
• Course: The course climbs to the two highest points in the park (Raven Rocks Overlook and the Fire Tower Summit).
• Details: The course passes by the former Blue Trail fire tower which is the highest point in the park.
• Map: See Course Map page for course details.

🚶‍♀️ 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.
• Average: This works out to an average of around 3k per day or 25k (15 miles) per week.
• Finisher Medallion: If you complete the challenge, you will receive a wooden finisher medallion.
• Optional Shirts: Shirts are optional.

🏅 Bonus Achievements

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

• Run 10k on the Raven Rocks Run course (raven badge)
• Run 5x 10k on the Raven Rocks Run course (ultra raven badge)
• Run 10x 10k on the Raven Rocks Run course (flock badge)
• Take a selfie at the Raven Rocks Overlook (photographer badge)

🌌 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 on your Raven 100k Challenge), we will send you GPS coordinates to find a small challenge surprise hidden in the park.