Fire Tower Trail Half Marathon
Cross River, United States • 7 Jun 2026
Fire Tower Trail Half Marathon
The Fire Tower Trail Races take place on June 7, 2026 at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY. The event includes trail distances that pass the park summit where the historic fire tower is being reconstructed by the county parks department.
Distances
- 13.1 Miles Half marathon
- 10K
The half marathon circumnavigates park trails and reaches three overlooks named Spy Rock, Raven Rocks, and the Leatherman Overlook. Both the half marathon and the 10K pass the summit area and a number of rock features on the Rock Trail, including Raven Rocks, Castle Rock, Spy Rock, Bear Rock, Dancing Rock, and the Indian Rock Shelter.
Elevation change for the 10K is given as 1006 feet. The half marathon elevation change is approximately 2360 feet. Registration opens March 30, 2026 and closes May 3, 2026; the listed registration fee for the half marathon is $70.00 and for the 10K is $46.00.
Organizers state that the event raises funds for the Friends of the Fire Tower, part of the Westchester Parks Foundation, a 501c3 non profit. Fundraising proceeds are intended for projects to improve public accessibility to the tower and for educational and interpretive elements such as signage and benches. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.