Shore2Shore

The Shore2Shore trail race is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Suffolk County, Long Island. This point-to-point event takes runners from the North Shore at Sunken Meadow State Park down to the South Shore at Heckscher State Park. The course is contested entirely on the Long Island Greenbelt Trail, a well-maintained path that traverses diverse terrain, including woods, local towns, and road crossings. Organized by Happily Running in partnership with the Long Island Greenbelt Association, the race offers both 50K and 25K distances. A unique requirement for this event is that all entrants must complete two hours of trail work or volunteer service, or provide a $20 donation to the Greenbelt Trail, prior to April 1st.

East Islip is a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, with a population of approximately 13,900 residents. The demographic profile of East Islip is approximately 84.8% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian, 0.9% Black or African American, and 1.9% from two or more races. The median annual household income in the area is roughly $131,000. Geographically, the race spans the width of Long Island, moving from the glacial bluffs of the North Shore through the Pine Barrens and finishing in the coastal flatlands of the South Shore. The climate in mid-April on Long Island typically features average lows of 6°C (43°F) and highs of 15°C (59°F), though coastal breezes can significantly lower the perceived temperature near the start and finish lines.

The race is currently sold out, with a waitlist available for interested runners. Participants are encouraged to park at the finish area in Heckscher State Park and utilize the provided shuttle bus to reach the starting line. Aid stations are fully stocked with Hyle Hydration, Huma gels, sandwiches, and other trail staples. Instead of a traditional medal, finishers receive a unique commemorative award along with a logoed event shirt. The course record for the 50K was set in 2023 by Ryan Clifford with a time of 3:32:22. For those on the waitlist, the organizers note that chances of entry are high if positioned within the first 25 spots.