Raven Rocks 10k Run and Raven 100k Challenge

🎉 Race Announcement

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!

You can sign up for one or the other -- or do BOTH! Signups for both events at the same time get a discount which appears at checkout.

👕 Shirts and Merchandise

• Shirt Design: This year are one design available either on long-sleeved cotton shirts (traditional) and/or short-sleeved tech fabric shirts (new!).
• Purchase Options: You can purchase one, both, or neither shirt.
• Shipping for 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.

🌲 Supporting Our Community

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.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

🚩 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 will be in-person Sunday, November 9, 2025 starting at 9am. (Final race date approval pending county permit.)

The race will start in the Meadow near the fallen oak tree and its massive remains.

👟 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.

Note: You can register as late as November 15 for the 100k challenge and enter your mileage to date when you register.

If you complete the challenge, you will receive a wooden finisher medallion. Shirts are optional.

🏅 Achievements and Incentives

🌟 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:

• Run 10k: on the Raven Rocks Run course (raven badge)
• 5x 10k: on the Raven Rocks Run course (ultra raven badge)
• 10x 10k: on the Raven Rocks Run course (flock badge)
• Selfie: at the Raven Rocks Overlook (photographer badge)

🏆 Recognition for Top Performers

• First 3 Men and Women: to 100k
• Top 3 Men and Women: in total kilometers.
• Timely Entry: All entries must be made within 36 hours of your run/walk.

🔍 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 somewhere in the park where we have hidden a small challenge surprise for you to find.

📅 Event Registration

You can find more details and register for the events at our official page: Raven Rocks Run Registration.