Fire Tower Trail Races
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cross River, New York
- Price $45.00 - $70.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Fire Tower Trail Races on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Cross River, Westchester. This exciting event features both a Half Marathon and a 10K race, set against the stunning backdrop of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Participants will experience breathtaking views as they traverse the scenic trails, including a route that encircles the park and passes by the historic fire tower, currently being reconstructed. The half marathon will take runners to all three spectacular overlooks—Spy Rock, Raven Rocks, and Leatherman Overlook—while the 10K offers a thrilling challenge to the summit.
Join fellow enthusiasts in supporting the "Friends of the Fire Tower" as we raise funds to enhance public access and education about this beautiful park and its rich history. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this remarkable event, whether you're running, volunteering, or contributing to this worthy cause. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of community spirit and outdoor fun!
Join fellow enthusiasts in supporting the "Friends of the Fire Tower" as we raise funds to enhance public access and education about this beautiful park and its rich history. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this remarkable event, whether you're running, volunteering, or contributing to this worthy cause. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of community spirit and outdoor fun!
Organiser's Description
The FIRE TOWER TRAIL HALF MARATHON AND 10K RACE are set for Sunday June 7, 2026 at WARD POUND RIDGE RESERVATION in Cross River, NY.
The race celebrates the return of the historic fire tower to its former spot atop the Cross River Mountain in Pound Ridge.
Both the half marathon and the 10k course pass by the summit where the fire tower is currently being reconstructed by the county parks department.
The half marathon circumnavigates the park trails, hitting all of three the overlooks (Spy Rock, Raven Rocks, and the Leatherman Overlook) and _rock features_* highlighed on the trail map. The 10k is shorter but still a challenge to the top of the park.
More details about the race and course including course maps are available at the website.
We are raising money for the "FRIENDS OF THE FIRE TOWER" as we put on this race -- and continuing afterwards. The Friends group is part of the WESTCHESTER PARKS FOUNDATION, a 501c3 non-profit.
The fundraising will be used for projects enhancing the accessibility of the tower to the public as well as education about the park and the historic land that it sits on. There will be opportunities for larger donations to support educational signage, canopy viewscape mapping signage, and benches at the base among other things.
We hope you can come out to run the race [https://runsignup.com/firetowerraces], volunteer [https://runsignup.com/firetowerraces/Volunteer/], and donate [https://runsignup.com/firetowerraces/Donate/] to support the FRIENDS OF THE FIRE TOWER as we support the opening and continued enhancement of the Fire Tower experience at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
_....Rob & Ciorsdan, Race directors_
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_*rock features on the Rock Trail include: Raven Rocks, Castle Rock, Spy Rock, Bear Rock, Dancing Rock, and Indian Rock Shelter_
The race celebrates the return of the historic fire tower to its former spot atop the Cross River Mountain in Pound Ridge.
Both the half marathon and the 10k course pass by the summit where the fire tower is currently being reconstructed by the county parks department.
The half marathon circumnavigates the park trails, hitting all of three the overlooks (Spy Rock, Raven Rocks, and the Leatherman Overlook) and _rock features_* highlighed on the trail map. The 10k is shorter but still a challenge to the top of the park.
More details about the race and course including course maps are available at the website.
We are raising money for the "FRIENDS OF THE FIRE TOWER" as we put on this race -- and continuing afterwards. The Friends group is part of the WESTCHESTER PARKS FOUNDATION, a 501c3 non-profit.
The fundraising will be used for projects enhancing the accessibility of the tower to the public as well as education about the park and the historic land that it sits on. There will be opportunities for larger donations to support educational signage, canopy viewscape mapping signage, and benches at the base among other things.
We hope you can come out to run the race [https://runsignup.com/firetowerraces], volunteer [https://runsignup.com/firetowerraces/Volunteer/], and donate [https://runsignup.com/firetowerraces/Donate/] to support the FRIENDS OF THE FIRE TOWER as we support the opening and continued enhancement of the Fire Tower experience at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
_....Rob & Ciorsdan, Race directors_
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_*rock features on the Rock Trail include: Raven Rocks, Castle Rock, Spy Rock, Bear Rock, Dancing Rock, and Indian Rock Shelter_
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Reservation Road, Cross River, 10518, NY, United States
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