Raven Events takes place at Reservation Road in Cross River, New York on November 1, 2026. The race offers a 10K distance, making it suitable for runners looking for a mid-distance road event. Entry fees range from $42 to $55. The event starts at 12:00 AM, which is an unusual midnight start time worth confirming when you register. Cross River is located in Westchester County in the Hudson Valley region, providing convenient access for runners in the New York area. Plan your accommodations accordingly given the late-night start, and consider whether the timing works with your race-day preparation routine.
From the Race Organizer
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! 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!). You can purchase one, both, or neither shirt. If you are a purely virtual Raven 100k Challenge runner, we will mail you your shirt if ordered along with your finisher woodallion. As always, these Raven events support the Friends of Trailside Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation . During registration we encourage runners and challengers to join as members of the museum to support their non-profit educational and conservation purpose. Once the donation vehicle has been established, we will support the Friends of the Cross River Mountain Fire Tower . We are working with the Westchester Parks Foundation who plan to raise funds to support Westchester County and NY State in the restoration of the fire tower to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. That fundraising account will be set up soon with a range of support levels. More news to come! More information about each event Raven Rocks Run - 10k Trail Run The Raven Rocks Run is a challenging 10k trail run at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY. The ELEVENTH running of the race will be in November. 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. 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 page for course details. More information about the race and tower project is on the About page and the FAQ page of our ravenrocksrun.org website. We are looking forward to November when we will run this event for the ELEVENTH time! Important: Our Raven Rocks Run race plans are contingent on permit approval from the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation. This approval is not guaranteed but has been obtained for the prior nine races. As in all prior years we open registration with the understanding that the race will take place. We will update runners if the permit is not approved for the current year. 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. This works out to an average of around 3k per day or 25k (15 miles) per week. If you complete the challenge, you will receive a wooden finisher medallion. Shirts are optional. The Raven 100k Challenge supports the Friends of Trailside Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation , a 501(c)3 not for profit organization based at the Trailside Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation . You can also join the Friends of Trailside Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation for annual membership during signup. Bonus achievements In addition to running, walking, or hiking 100k during November, there are several bonus achievement badges you can unlock if you are able: Run 10k on the Raven Rocks Run course ( raven badge ) Run 5x 10k on the Raven Rocks Run course ( ultra raven badge - subs out the raven badge when this badge is achieved) Run 10x 10k on the Raven Rocks Run course ( flock badge - subs out the ultra raven badge when this badge is achieved) Take a selfie at the Raven Rocks Overlook and send it in ( photographer badge ) Submit a photo of yourself on a run with your "I Voted" sticker or if you can't vote in the election, next to someone with an "I Voted" sticker. Or simply log a run, walk, or hike on election day! ( bald eagle badge ) Submit a photo of you running on Thanksgiving. Or simply log a run, walk, or hike on Thanksgiving. ( turkey badge ) Submit a photo of you running on Veteran's Day. Or simply log a run, walk, or hike on Veteran's Day. ( veterans day badge ) Photo of a raven or Raven related site, store, zoo, etc. and send it in ( raven citizen award ) Do a run in the dark to Raven Rocks ( night owl badge ) 200k distance in November ( snowy owl badge ) 300k distance in November ( white raven badge ) R
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Cross River, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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Raven Events 2026 — Cross River, NY takes place on November 1, 2026. The race is held in Cross River, New York.
Where is Raven Events 2026 — Cross River, NY held?
Raven Events 2026 — Cross River, NY is held at Reservation Road in Cross River, New York.
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