Fire Tower Trail Races
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From Robert Cummings
- Date Sun 6th June 2027
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cross River, New York
- Price $45.00 - $65.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of trail running at the Second Annual Fire Tower Trail Races, organized by Robert Cummings! On Sunday, June 6, 2027, join us at the stunning Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, Westchester, for an unforgettable experience that combines adventure, nature, and community spirit.
Participants can choose between two challenging race distances: a scenic half marathon and an invigorating 10K. Both courses take you past the historic fire tower, which is currently being reconstructed at the summit of Cross River Mountain. The half marathon features an impressive elevation change of approximately 2,360 feet, while the 10K route offers its own thrills with a 1,006-foot elevation gain. As you navigate the beautiful park trails, you'll encounter breathtaking overlooks like Spy Rock, Raven Rocks, and the Leatherman Overlook.
This event not only promises an unforgettable day of racing but also supports a great cause. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Fire Tower, a dedicated group working under the Westchester Parks Foundation to enhance the accessibility and educational value of this historic site. Whether you're racing, volunteering, or donating, your participation will help preserve and promote the legacy of the Fire Tower. Mark your calendars
Participants can choose between two challenging race distances: a scenic half marathon and an invigorating 10K. Both courses take you past the historic fire tower, which is currently being reconstructed at the summit of Cross River Mountain. The half marathon features an impressive elevation change of approximately 2,360 feet, while the 10K route offers its own thrills with a 1,006-foot elevation gain. As you navigate the beautiful park trails, you'll encounter breathtaking overlooks like Spy Rock, Raven Rocks, and the Leatherman Overlook.
This event not only promises an unforgettable day of racing but also supports a great cause. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Fire Tower, a dedicated group working under the Westchester Parks Foundation to enhance the accessibility and educational value of this historic site. Whether you're racing, volunteering, or donating, your participation will help preserve and promote the legacy of the Fire Tower. Mark your calendars
Organiser's Description
The Second Annual FIRE TOWER TRAIL HALF MARATHON AND 10K RACE are set for Sunday June 6, 2027 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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