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Ridge Reaper Trail Runs

Cross River, United States • 1 Aug 2026

Ridge Reaper Trail Runs : Aug 1, 2026

The Ridge Reaper Trail Runs is a new race from Steep Endurance set in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a 4000+ acre preserve in Cross River, NY, located just 50 miles north of NYC. The venue listed is Meadow Parking Lot. Trails are mostly wooded and include both technical singletrack and wide carriage roads. Registration opens Nov 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM ET. The event has a no-refund, no-transfer policy for registrations.

Distances, course and post-race details

  • 50 Miler - 7K+ elevation, described as two loops of the 25M loop
  • 50K - 4K+ elevation, two loops of the 25K loop
  • 25K - 2K+ elevation, one continuous loop

The organizer describes the vast majority of the course as very runnable, with climbs that are not very long and viewpoints at higher sections. Course maps are provided for each distance. Finisher awards include a specially designed medal from Ragged Cuts and podium awards for the top three overall men and women in each event. Post-race offerings include food throughout the day and beverages, including products from Athletic Brewing Company and other non-alcoholic options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Cross River

Race information

Website Registration
50 mi
7000 m+
50 Miler
50 km
4000 m+
50k
25 km
2000 m+
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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