Raven Events

🏃‍♂️ The Raven Rocks 10k Trail Run

The Raven Rocks 10k Trail Run is BACK for NOVEMBER 8, 2026! 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!

• Discounts: Signups for both events at the same time get a discount which appears at checkout.
• Shirts: This year are one design and available either on long-sleeved cotton shirts (traditional) and/or short sleeved tech fabric shirts (new!).
• 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.
• Support: As always, these Raven events support the Friends of Trailside Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.

🏞️ Race Details

The ELEVENTH running of the race will be in November.

The race will be in-person Sunday, November 8, 2026 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. The course passes by the spot where the Leatherman’s Loop begins. Instead of heading towards the river as the Loop does, the Raven Rocks Run 10k course climbs and climbs up to the two highest points in the park (Raven Rocks Overlook and the Fire Tower Summit) before heading back for a (mostly) downhill and (relatively) flat finish.

Course Details: The course passes by the site of the former Blue Trail fire tower which is the highest point in the park. We are working towards getting back the tower to its former spot in the park. See Course Map for more details.

More Info: More information about the race and tower project is on the About page and the FAQ page.

Important: Our Raven Rocks Run race plans are contingent on permit approval from the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation.

🏆 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, 2026.

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

• Average Distance: 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.
• Optional Shirts: Shirts are optional for participants.
• Support: The Raven 100k Challenge supports the Friends of Trailside Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

🌟 Bonus Achievements

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

• 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.

For more badges and recognition for the top participants, see details in the original description.

🔍 HALFWAY Bonus Search

For those in the area near Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, 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 in the park.

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