NYC Trail Half Marathon

New York, New York, United States

13.5 miles (21.8 km) · 1,166 ft elevation gain · Loop · Race

Route facts

Distance	13.5 mi (21.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,166 ft (355 m)
Average gain	86 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 182 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.2%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.6 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	37%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about NYC Trail Half Marathon

How much elevation gain does NYC Trail Half Marathon have?

NYC Trail Half Marathon has 1,166 ft (355 m) of elevation gain over 13.5 miles (21.8 km). That averages 86 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is NYC Trail Half Marathon?

The difficulty score for NYC Trail Half Marathon is 2.6 of 100. That is harder than 27.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on NYC Trail Half Marathon?

The longest climb on NYC Trail Half Marathon runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 182 ft (56 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.2%.