Raven Rocks 10k Run and Raven 100k Challenge

🏃‍♂️ The Raven Rocks 10k Trail Run is BACK!

Woo hoo!

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!

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

As always, these Raven events support the Friends of Trailside Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. During registration we encourage runners and challengers to join as members of the museum to support their non-profit educational and conservation purpose.

Once the donation vehicle has been established, we will support the Friends of the Cross River Mountain Fire Tower. 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. The TENTH running of the race will be in November.

• Race Date: Race will be in-person Sunday, November 9, 2025 starting at 9 am. (Final race date approval pending county permit.)
• Course Details: The race will start in the Meadow near the fallen oak tree and its massive remains.
• Course Highlights: The course climbs to the two highest points in the park before heading back for a mostly downhill and relatively flat finish.
• Course Map: See Course Map page for course details.

Important: Our Raven Rocks Run race plans are contingent on permit approval from the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation. This approval is not guaranteed but has been obtained for the prior nine races.

🥾 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 Window: You can register as late as November 15 for the 100k challenge and enter your mileage to date when you register.
• Daily Average: This works out to an average of around 3k per day or 25k (15 miles) per week.
• Completion Reward: If you complete the challenge, you will receive a wooden finisher medallion. Shirts are optional.
• Supporting Cause: The Raven 100k Challenge supports the Friends of Trailside Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.

🏅 Bonus Achievements

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

• Raven Badge: Run 10k on the Raven Rocks Run course.
• Ultra Raven Badge: Run 5x 10k on the Raven Rocks Run course.
• Flock Badge: Run 10x 10k on the Raven Rocks Run course.
• Photographer Badge: Take a selfie at the Raven Rocks Overlook and send it in.
• Bald Eagle Badge: Submit a photo with "I Voted" sticker on election day.
• Turkey Badge: Submit a photo running on Thanksgiving.
• Veterans Day Badge: Submit a photo running on Veteran's Day.

🗺️ Halfway Bonus Search

For those in the area near Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, we have a special treat in mind. 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 a hidden challenge surprise.

Let us know when you find your halfway bonus (or if you can't find it!).

📅 Event Details

• Date: November 1, 2025
• Location: Reservation Road, Cross River, NY
• More Information: For more details and registration, visit the Raven Rocks Run page.