Fire Tower Trail Races
RC
From Robert Cummings
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cross River, New York
- Price $46.00 - $70.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure at the Fire Tower Trail Races, hosted by Robert Cummings, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the stunning Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY. This exciting event features two exhilarating race distances: the challenging half marathon and the spirited 10K, both of which offer breathtaking views and a unique opportunity to run by the historic fire tower currently being reconstructed atop Cross River Mountain.
Participants in the half marathon will experience a remarkable course that circumnavigates the park trails, taking in all three scenic overlooks: Spy Rock, Raven Rocks, and the Leatherman Overlook, while tackling an elevation change of approximately 2,360 feet. The 10K provides its own thrill, with a challenging ascent and an elevation change of 1,006 feet. Not only will runners enjoy the beauty of nature, but they'll also support a great cause, as proceeds from the race benefit the "Friends of the Fire Tower," part of the Westchester Parks Foundation. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit as we work together to enhance public access and education about this historic landmark! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a meaningful
Participants in the half marathon will experience a remarkable course that circumnavigates the park trails, taking in all three scenic overlooks: Spy Rock, Raven Rocks, and the Leatherman Overlook, while tackling an elevation change of approximately 2,360 feet. The 10K provides its own thrill, with a challenging ascent and an elevation change of 1,006 feet. Not only will runners enjoy the beauty of nature, but they'll also support a great cause, as proceeds from the race benefit the "Friends of the Fire Tower," part of the Westchester Parks Foundation. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit as we work together to enhance public access and education about this historic landmark! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a meaningful
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. The elevation change for the 10k is 1006 feet. The half marathon elevation change is approximately 2360 feet. See Strava maps below and at the crmfiretower.org [https://crmfiretower.org] 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_
_More information, photos, video, and history of the Cross River Mountain Fire Tower and our efforts to get it restored can be found at our website CRMFIRETOWER.ORG [https://crmfiretower.org]_
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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. The elevation change for the 10k is 1006 feet. The half marathon elevation change is approximately 2360 feet. See Strava maps below and at the crmfiretower.org [https://crmfiretower.org] 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_
_More information, photos, video, and history of the Cross River Mountain Fire Tower and our efforts to get it restored can be found at our website CRMFIRETOWER.ORG [https://crmfiretower.org]_
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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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