Ridge Reaper Trail Runs

Event overview

The Ridge Reaper Trail Runs is a new race scheduled for August 1, 2026, at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, New York (Reservation Rd., 10518). The event offers three distances: 25K, 50K, and 50M. Entry prices vary by distance and registration date, with listed ranges from about USD 85 to USD 175 depending on distance and timing. The organizer states there are no refunds and no transfers of registrations or bibs.

Course and logistics

The park is a 4,000+ acre preserve with mostly wooded trails that include technical singletrack and wider carriage roads or doubletrack. All races start near the meadow section and use two different loops: the 25K loop (one loop), the 50K (two loops of the 25K), and the 50M (two loops of a 25-mile loop). Reported elevation figures are approximately 2200' for the 25K loop, about 4400'+ total for the 50K, and 7000' total for the 50M (two 3500' loops). The northern section of the course contains more technical, less hilly terrain; the southern section contains more carriage roads, greater elevation, and ridge views. Aid stations (2-3 depending on distance) will provide water, NAAK electrolyte drink, and typical food items. The event is cupless; runners are required to carry their own hydration. Finisher medals and podium awards are listed for top overall finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.