Raven Rocks 10k
Cross River, United States • 9 Nov 2025
Raven Rocks Run (10k) at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
The Raven Rocks Run is a trail event held at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY. The in-person event includes a 10k trail run that climbs to the park's high points, passing Raven Rocks Overlook and the Fire Tower Summit and the site of the former Cross River Mountain Fire Tower. The course route passes near the Leatherman’s Loop and includes rocky climbs, ridgeline trails, hilly meadows, and ravines. The course has a water stop at the 4-mile mark near the top of the Fire Tower climb. The race supports the Friends of Trailside Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and is run with volunteer support; in 2024 there were about 40 volunteers and 286 finishers recorded.
Raven 100k Challenge and logistics
The Raven 100k Challenge runs during November and asks participants to run, hike, or walk 100k over the month. Official tracking is via RunSignUp; a Strava group is used only for supplemental sharing and is not the official tracker. Finishers of the 100k receive a wooden finisher medallion with optional badges for bonus achievements. Badge examples include completing the Raven Rocks 10k course, repeated loops of the 10k course, photo badges, and other themed achievements. Registration, shirt options, badge submission, and result submission are handled through the event registration and challenge pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.