NYC Trail Mix

Event Overview

NYC Trail Mix is an ultra trail running event that benefits the Greenbelt Conservancy. The event takes place on Staten Island, New York. The course runs through more than 35 miles of trails in the area, including remote sections of New York City. The route passes through locations like Blood Root Valley, High Rock Park, La Tourette Park, and the Field of Dreams. The event was first held four years prior to 2026.

Distances

The event offers three race distances:

• 50 Miler
• 50K
• Half Marathon

Course Details

The course is over 16 miles long with minimal road crossings and includes lots of single track trail. The specific layouts are loop-based.

• The 50 Mile course consists of three 16.6-mile loops.
• The 50K course consists of two 15.5-mile loops.
• The Half Marathon course is one 13.1-mile loop.

Aid Stations

There are three aid station locations on the course: High Rock, La Tourette, and the Nature Center. The Nature Center serves as the start and finish area. Aid stations typically provide items like fruit, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, potatoes, pretzels, chips, candy, broth, bacon, quesadillas, and pierogies. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.

Logistics

Parking is at the Rec Center and nearby lots on Brielle Avenue in Staten Island. The start/finish line is accessible via a 0.2-mile gravel path or a shuttle bus from the parking area. For the 50K and 50 Mile distances, pacers are allowed to join runners at specific points on the course. Crews and spectators are allowed at the Nature Center and La Tourette aid station, but not at the High Rock station. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.