About This Race
The Shore2Shore ultramarathon is a scenic point-to-point 50K trail race that traverses the entire width of Long Island, New York, from the North Shore to the South Shore. Runners journey along the historic Suffolk County Greenbelt Trail, navigating a diverse landscape of rolling hills, dense forests, and local towns before finishing at the Great South Bay.
What Makes It Unique
- The course is a true trans-island trek, starting at Sunken Meadow State Park on the Long Island Sound and finishing at Heckscher State Park on the South Shore.
- It takes place almost entirely on the Suffolk County Long Island Greenbelt Trail, a protected wilderness corridor that includes a unique crossing under the Sunrise Highway.
- The race has a mandatory stewardship requirement where entrants must complete two hours of trail volunteer service or provide a donation to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.
Media Coverage
Shore2Shore 50K Editorial Profile and Event History
MassUltra
An editorial deep-dive into the Shore2Shore 50K, describing the point-to-point course along the Long Island Greenbelt Trail and its evolution into a regional staple.
Shore-2-Shore Race Breakdown
RunChats with @RonRunsNYC
A deep-dive interview and race breakdown featuring insights from the event's organizers and participants regarding the course strategy from Sunken Meadow to Heckscher State Park.