Leatherman's Loop

05/29/2026

On Sunday, May 31, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run a classic—Eleanor’s Great Escape. This multidistance run takes you on a great mix of some of the best trails in the park and includes an awesome 8.4 mile option that might run a little longer than stated. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m.; Early Risers 7:00 a.m.
Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for an easier pace and shorter distance.
Walkers/Hikers start at 8:00 on a short course of around 4 miles.
SATURDAY:

BLUE-A-THON
On Saturday, May 30, at 7:00 a.m., it’s time to get some vert! Anyone who’s been to Workout Wednesday is no stranger to Blue Hill repeats. For the rest of you, it’s time to share that love. Early Risers will get going at 6:00. The segment is 1.2 miles in total with just over 400 feet of gain. Five repeats nets 6 miles and 2,000 feet of gain. Ten repeats will get you 12 miles and 4,000 feet of gain. The current record for repeats is 33 but Lucia will be starting in the wee hours of the morning to run 43 repeats to elebrate her birthday and to raise money for SquashBridge.
Not up for blue hill repeats? I’ve got you covered. Meet at Kimberly Bridge for the Kimberly Blue route instead (arguably a much nicer run).

Looking for a mid-week run? You’re covered. This week meet at:
Tuesday, 5:30 a.m., Michigan Road Lot

Wednesday, 5:30 a.m., Kimberly Bridge Lot
Thursday, 5:30 a.m., Michigan Road Lot
Friday, 5:45 a.m., John Jay Track

MORE NEWS
Trail Damage Report—the park has a new web app that will let you report downed trees and other trail issues in real time. If you see something, say something.

There are some long-sleeve tees, hoodies, and a Sunday Runs branded hooded blanket now available in the store though I’ll be updating that soon. High-res photos for social media posts are at sundayruns.org/pics

Hope to see you out there.

05/27/2026

Next Sunday June 7th - the NEW Fire Tower Trail Half Marathon and 10k races at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River NY (same location as the Leatherman's Loop).

Sign up now at runsignup.com/firetowerraces - get more information about the rebuilding of the Cross River Mountain Fire Tower here: crmfiretower.org. The tower website has historical photos, maps, current status photos, and race information.

See you on the trails!

The Fire Tower Trail Races is on Sunday June 7, 2026. It includes the following events: Fire Tower Trail Half Marathon and Fire Tower 10k Trail Race.

05/15/2026

This Sunday, May 17, at 9:30 a.m, meet at Muscoot Farm for the Spring Run the Farm 5 Mile Trail Race . This course starts from the farm and follows the outlying trails around Muscoot but in the opposite direction as the fall course.
8:30 a.m. Kids’ Race (7 to 12-year-olds)
8:45 a.m. Kids’ Race 2 (6 and under)
9:30 a.m. 5 Mile Race
Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00 a.m. from Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, for a few miles before the race.
If you’re not racing, come to the farm anyway, volunteer, or just hang out. But if you want to run in the Rez at 7:00 or 8:00, meet at the Meadow and run one of the 3×8 Mile Twisted Loops. Those are always fun.

SATURDAY:

MICHIGAN ROAD LOT
On Saturday, May 16, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road lot Lot, when we run the Michigan to RT loop. You’ll have options of 6, 7, and 8-mile courses all of which traverse a good section of the Rock Trail. Early Risers start at 6:00 for a few extra miles.

Looking for a mid-week run? You’re covered. This week meet at:
Tuesday, 5:30 a.m., Michigan Road Lot

Wednesday, 5:30 a.m., Kimberly Bridge Lot
Thursday, 5:30 a.m., Michigan Road Lot

MORE NEWS
Trail Damage Report—the park has a new web app that will let you report downed trees and other trail issues in real time. If you see something, say something.

There are some long-sleeve tees, hoodies, and a Sunday Runs branded hooded blanket now available in the store though I’ll be updating that soon. High-res photos for social media posts are at sundayruns.org/pics

Hope to see you out there.

05/08/2026

This Sunday, May 10, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow lot, when we run the Meadow to Raven Rocks Loop. We’ll head south from the meadow on the CB trail and make one of three loops before returning via FH. You’ll get a chance to stretch your legs on some of the fastest trails in the Rez. Options include a 4.5, 6.2, and 8.5 mile loop. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early Risers at 7:00 for a few extra miles.
Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for an easier pace and shorter distance.
Walkers/Hikers start at 8:00 on a short course of around 4 miles.

SATURDAY:

TRAILSIDE MULTILOOP
On Saturday, May 9, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Nature Museum Lot, ready to Trailside Multiloop (or as it’s been called—the death spiral ultra). You have several options for distances but I suggest Early Risers start at 6:00 with the four-mile loop then at 7:00 run the 6.5 or 8 mile course.

Looking for a mid-week run? You’re covered. This week meet at:
Tuesday, 5:30 a.m., Michigan Road Lot

Wednesday, 5:30 a.m., Kimberly Bridge Lot
Thursday, 5:30 a.m., Michigan Road Lot

MORE NEWS
Trail Damage Report—the park has a new web app that will let you report downed trees and other trail issues in real time. If you see something, say something.

There are some long-sleeve tees, hoodies, and a Sunday Runs branded hooded blanket now available in the store though I’ll be updating that soon. High-res photos for social media posts are at sundayruns.org/pics

Hope to see you out there.

05/06/2026

trail races coming in six weeks. Half marathon and 10k. Date is “6-7” for all of you 5th graders at heart. Runsignup.com/firetowerraces - link 🔗 in profile - hosted at The Rez Cross River Mountain Fire Tower

05/03/2026

NEW Fire tower races are in 4 weeks! June 7th (“6-7” 🤪) with two options: trail half marathon or 10k trail course. Location: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (aka The Rez) in Cross River NY. Fire tower info and signup is at crmfiretower.org or at Runsignup.com/firetowerraces - sign up ASAP for early pricing!

05/03/2026

NEW Fire tower races are in 4 weeks! June 7th (“6-7” 🤪) with two options: trail half marathon or 10k trail course. Location: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (aka The Rez) in Cross River NY. Fire tower info and signup is at crmfiretower.org or at Runsignup.com/firetowerraces - sign up ASAP for early pricing!

05/01/2026

On Sunday, May 3, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Dancing Rockish run. This version follows much of the old Dancing Rock route while staying on all trails. Cobweb Crew starts at 5:00; Early Risers at 7:00 for a few extra miles.
Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for an easier pace and shorter distance.
Walkers/Hikers start at 8:00 on a short course of around 4 miles.
SATURDAY:

LOOPS OF LEVY
On Saturday, May 2, at 7:00 a.m., meet at the Leon Levy Preserve lot, 2-50 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY (that’s the closest Google Maps will give me), ready to run a convoluted course of around 7 miles and using every trail in the park including the Levy East half mile extension. Early Risers start at 6:00 for an additional 4 miles.

Looking for a mid-week run? You’re covered. This week meet at:
Tuesday, 5:30 a.m., Michigan Road Lot

Wednesday, 5:30 a.m., Kimberly Bridge Lot
Thursday, 5:30 a.m., Michigan Road Lot

MORE NEWS
Trail Damage Report—the park has a new web app that will let you report downed trees and other trail issues in real time. If you see something, say something.

There are some long-sleeve tees, hoodies, and a Sunday Runs branded hooded blanket now available in the store though I’ll be updating that soon. High-res photos for social media posts are at sundayruns.org/pics

Hope to see you out there.

04/28/2026

Words and Celtic/Navajo blessing by Danny Martin at the start line of the 10k trail race Sunday April 26, 2026 at in cross river NY. Thank you runners, volunteers, supporters, park personnel, and organizers for coming together to make it a fun and meaningful day - and have a trail race to help celebrate the messinesses and resilience of life. Race recap for 2026 is up at leathermansloop.org along with photos, videos, and recollections.

04/27/2026

Many photos are linked at leathermansloop.org/photo-gallery-links/ - more to come! Thanks for your uploads - we are working on a photo selection and recap of yesterday’s loop. Stay tuned…