• Women’s Series Standings to date •
• Men’s Series Standings to date •
FIVE races in the 2026 Trail Mix Series are complete – there are still TWO series races coming up in the Fall!
We are looking forward to seeing you at Run the Farm on Sunday October 25th as the Trail Mix Series continues this fall.
The TWO REMAINING Trail Mix Series Races are:
• Run the Farm 10/25 •
• Raven Rocks Run 11/8 •
Five races down, two to go!
The 2026 Trail Mix Series is entering its home stretch following the Paine to Pain Trail Half-Marathon on October 11. With 1,943 different runners participating so far, the series has brought together trail runners of all ages across some of the region’s favorite races.
Now the competition is getting serious. Only 178 runners remain eligible to complete the four races required for the final series standings, and just 13 runners have already finished four or more events.
The final two opportunities are Fall Run the Farm on October 25 and Raven Rocks Run on November 8.
Overall Women’s Series Standings: Engelbracht Holds a Narrow Lead
The women’s competition is particularly close at the top. Ryann Engelbracht leads with 360.43 points, but Erin Dougherty is only 4.28 points behind. Maria Ilyukhina is also within striking distance, with 348.41 points.
All three women have completed four races, so their series totals already reflect the maximum four scoring results. They can still improve their scores by replacing a lower result with a stronger performance in one of the remaining races.
| Rank | Runner | Races | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryann Engelbracht | 4 | 360.43 |
| 2 | Erin Dougherty | 4 | 356.15 |
| 3 | Maria Ilyukhina | 4 | 348.41 |
| 4 | Lindsey Felling | 3 | 299.72 |
| 5 | Natalia Gribova | 3 | 286.45 |
Lindsey Felling and Natalia Gribova have each completed three races, giving them an opportunity to add a fourth score and potentially move up significantly.
Overall Men’s Series Standings: Beale and Stowe in a Tight Battle
Matthew Beale holds the men’s lead with 394.56 points, just 1.75 points ahead of Ian Stowe at 392.81.
Beale has completed all five events, as have third-place Andrew Kibbee and fifth-place Justin Pomerenke. Their totals count only their best four scores.
| Rank | Runner | Races | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Beale | 5 | 394.56 |
| 2 | Ian Stowe | 4 | 392.81 |
| 3 | Andrew Kibbee | 5 | 365.97 |
| 4 | William Fraioli | 4 | 364.26 |
| 5 | Justin Pomerenke | 5 | 358.47 |
The top two men are separated by less than two points, making the final races especially interesting.
Women’s Age Division Leaders
The Trail Mix Series recognizes runners across a wide range of ages, with separate women’s and men’s divisions. The following are the current division leaders among runners still eligible to complete the series.
| Age Division | Leader | Races | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior (13 & under) | Samantha Forester | 2 | 195.97 |
| 14–18 | Dharma Bernales | 2 | 189.55 |
| 19–29 | Ryann Engelbracht | 4 | 360.43 |
| 30–39 | Maria Ilyukhina | 4 | 348.41 |
| 40–49 | Erin Dougherty | 4 | 356.15 |
| 50–59 | Hali Rodriguez | 3 | 164.50 |
| 60–69 | Mea Sgaglio | 2 | 112.51 |
| 70–79 | Abigail Scudder | 2 | 146.41 |
The women’s 30–39 and 40–49 divisions are particularly competitive, with Maria Ilyukhina, Natalia Gribova, Erin Dougherty, and Lindsey Felling all appearing near the top of the overall standings.
Men’s Age Division Leaders
| Age Division | Leader | Races | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior (13 & under) | Levon Bauer | 3 | 226.95 |
| 14–18 | Timothy Harrison | 2 | 190.27 |
| 19–29 | Eamonn Sullivan | 3 | 298.91 |
| 30–39 | Ian Stowe | 4 | 392.81 |
| 40–49 | Matthew Beale | 5 | 394.56 |
| 50–59 | William Fraioli | 4 | 364.26 |
| 60–69 | Andrew Chasen | 4 | 225.32 |
| 70–79 | Joe Mokszycki | 3 | 263.05 |
The men’s 40–49 division has the largest number of currently eligible competitors, with 47 runners. Matthew Beale leads that division, followed by Andrew Kibbee.
Ian Stowe leads the 30–39 division, while Justin Pomerenke remains close enough to make the final two events interesting. In the 50–59 division, William Fraioli leads Brian Clinton, who has completed four races.
By the Numbers: Five Races, Nearly 2,000 Runners
Across the five events, the series has recorded 1,943 unique runners.
| Events Completed | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,175 | 590 | 1,765 |
| 2 | 95 | 38 | 133 |
| 3 | 24 | 8 | 32 |
| 4 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 1,304 | 639 | 1,943 |
The series has also attracted strong participation at its individual events:
- Mudders & Grunters: 101 runners
- Leatherman’s Loop: 1,137 runners
- Spring Run the Farm: 217 runners
- Where the Pavement Ends: 90 runners
- Paine to Pain: 637 runners
Leatherman’s Loop remains the largest event in the series so far, followed by Paine to Pain.
Only three runners have completed every event: Matthew Beale, Andrew Kibbee, and Justin Pomerenke. All three are among the top five men overall.
What Does It Take to Win the Trail Mix Series?
The scoring system rewards both participation and strong finishes.
Each race awards points separately to men and women. The first male and female finishers each receive 100 points, the last finishers receive 50 points, and everyone else receives a score proportionate to their finishing position within their gender.
A runner must complete at least four of the seven series events to qualify for the final standings. If a runner completes more than four events, only their best four scores count.
That means a runner who has already completed four races can still improve their standing, while someone with two or three races can make substantial gains by adding more results.
After five races, runners with only one event completed can no longer reach the four-race minimum. The 178 remaining eligible runners include 129 men and 49 women.
Two Races Remain: Everything Is Still to Play For
Sunday, October 25 — Fall Run the Farm
The five-mile trail race at Muscoot Farm Park in Katonah/Somers, New York, will provide the sixth scoring opportunity. The event also features two Kids Run the Farm races.
Register or learn more at Run the Farm.
Sunday, November 8 — Raven Rocks Run
The Raven Rocks 10K at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, New York, closes out the 2026 Trail Mix Series.
Register or learn more at Raven Rocks Run.
For runners who have completed two races, both remaining events are essential to reach the four-race minimum. Those with three races need at least one more finish. Runners who already have four or five results can focus on improving their best-four total.
The men’s and women’s overall titles are close, several age divisions remain competitive, and the final two races could bring significant changes to the standings.

For the overlap analysis, Where the Pavement Ends counts as one series event, even though its Single Loop and Double Loop results have separate scoring columns.
The standings use the established rules: gender-specific race points from 50 to 100, best four scores counted, and the youngest reported age for division placement. After Race 5, a runner must have completed at least two events to remain eligible.
Good luck to everyone heading into the final stretch of the 2026 Trail Mix Series!
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