Fire Tower Trail Half Marathon
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Fire Tower Trail Half Marathon
The Fire Tower Trail Half Marathon is scheduled for June 7, 2026 at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY. The event is presented alongside a 10k trail race and both courses pass the summit where the historic fire tower is being reconstructed.
The half marathon route circumnavigates park trails and includes three named overlooks: Spy Rock, Raven Rocks, and the Leatherman Overlook. Rock features on the Rock Trail include Raven Rocks, Castle Rock, Spy Rock, Bear Rock, Dancing Rock, and the Indian Rock Shelter. The 10k course reaches the summit area and covers a shorter portion of the park trails.
- 13.1 Miles
- 10K
Reported elevation change for the 10k is just over 1000 feet. The half marathon elevation change is approximately 2200 feet. Registration opens March 30, 2026 and closes May 1, 2026. Registration fees are listed as $70.00 for the half marathon and $46.00 for the 10k.
The event raises funds for the Friends of the Fire Tower, which is part of the Westchester Parks Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit. Fundraising is intended to support projects that improve public accessibility to the tower and provide educational and interpretive features such as signage and seating. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
