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• Men’s Series Standings to date •

SIX races in the 2026 Trail Mix Series are complete – there is ONE race left!

We are looking forward to seeing you at Raven Rocks Run on Sunday November 8th as the Trail Mix Series continues this fall.

Three Runners Have Completed All Six Events

Before we get to standings we want to recognize these three runners who finished all of the races to date in the Trail Mix Series.

Completing six trail races across seven months takes dedication, particularly when the series includes everything from shorter trail races to a half marathon.

Three runners have completed every Trail Mix event so far:

• Matthew Beale
• Andrew Kibbee
• Justin Pomerenke

All three have also been among the leading competitors in the overall men’s standings.

With Raven Rocks remaining, they have an opportunity to complete a perfect seven-for-seven season. All three runners above are signed up and ready to run the Raven and we are looking forward to seeing them out there!

The REMAINING Trail Mix Series Race is:

• Raven Rocks Run 11/8 •

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New Leaders Emerge as Series Heads Into Raven Rocks Finale

Six races completed, one to go!

The 2026 Trail Mix Series has reached its final stretch, and the standings have undergone some significant changes following Fall Run the Farm at Muscoot Farm.

With 2,056 unique runners participating across the series so far, Trail Mix continues to bring together runners of all ages and abilities at some of the region’s most popular trail races.

Now, with only the Raven Rocks Run 10K remaining on November 8, the competition is narrowing. Just 89 runners—64 men and 25 women—remain mathematically eligible to complete the four races required for the final series standings.

Thirty runners have already completed at least four races and secured their qualification. The remaining eligible runners MUST finish Raven Rocks to reach the four-race minimum.

Men’s Standings: Sullivan Takes the Lead

Eamonn Sullivan has moved into first place following Fall Run the Farm, bringing his four-race total to an impressive 398.57 points out of a possible 400.

Sullivan’s strong showing at Muscoot Farm, where he finished second overall, gives him a narrow lead over Matthew Beale and Ian Stowe.

Rank	Runner	Series Points
1	Eamonn Sullivan	398.57
2	Matthew Beale	394.56
3	Ian Stowe	392.81
4	Julio Bolivar	391.53
5	Jake Marold	381.47

Beale, who had led the series after five races, remains very much in contention. Having completed five events before Fall Run the Farm, he has demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the season.

Ian Stowe is also close behind, and the top four men are separated by just over seven points.

With the series counting each runner’s best four scores, a strong performance at Raven Rocks could still change the final order.

Women’s Standings: Felling Surges Into First

The women’s standings have experienced an even more dramatic shakeup.

Lindsey Felling now leads the series with 399.72 points, nearly a perfect four-race score. Her performance at Fall Run the Farm propelled her past the previous leaders.

Natalia Gribova has moved into second place, followed by Erin Dougherty, Maria Ilyukhina, and Ryann Engelbracht.

Rank	Runner	Series Points
1	Lindsey Felling	399.72
2	Natalia Gribova	383.92
3	Erin Dougherty	373.54
4	Maria Ilyukhina	369.41
5	Ryann Engelbracht	360.43

Felling’s lead is substantial, but there is still plenty of competition for the remaining podium positions.

With Raven Rocks still ahead, runners who have completed four or more events can improve their totals by replacing their lowest scoring race.

The Three-Race Runners: Don’t Count Them Out

One of the most interesting aspects of the Trail Mix scoring system is that runners with only three completed races can still make a major jump in the standings.

They currently have only three scores contributing to their totals. Completing Raven Rocks gives them a fourth score and qualifies them for the final standings.

Based on a hypothetical maximum of 100 points at Raven Rocks, three men and three women with three completed races could reach the current top five.

The leading potential challengers include:

Men	Maximum Possible Points	Women	Maximum Possible Points
Daniel Nelson	393.14	Joelle Reeves	397.83
Edmund Dee	391.21	Samantha Forester	393.95
Scott Law	386.93	Brittany Forgione	376.42

The top ten is even more open. Twenty men and thirteen women with three completed races could potentially reach the current top 10 scoring threshold.

These projections assume a perfect 100-point result at Raven Rocks and compare against today’s standings, not the eventual final scores. They demonstrate just how much movement remains possible.

Trail Mix 2026 Age Group Standings: Who’s Leading, Who’s Qualified, and Who Needs One More Race?

The overall men’s and women’s competitions have produced some impressive performances, but there’s another story unfolding within the age-group divisions.

Several division leaders have already secured their eligibility for the final standings. Others are currently in first place but still need to complete Raven Rocks to qualify. And a few age groups may finish the season without any eligible runners.

Here’s a look at where things stand after six races.

Women’s Age Group Leaders

The women’s divisions feature a mix of established leaders and runners who still need one more race to qualify.

Age Group	Current Leader	Races	Points	Status
Junior (13 & under)	Samantha Forester	3	293.95	Needs Raven Rocks
14–18	No eligible runner	—	—	No qualifier possible
19–29	Ryann Engelbracht	4	360.43	Qualified
30–39	Natalia Gribova	4	383.92	Qualified
40–49	Lindsey Felling	4	399.72	Qualified
50–59	Hali Rodriguez	3	164.50	Needs Raven Rocks
60–69	Mea Sgaglio	3	168.57	Needs Raven Rocks
70–79	Abigail Scudder	3	221.66	Needs Raven Rocks
80–99	No participants	—	—	Empty division

Lindsey Felling Leads the Way

Lindsey Felling has put together an extraordinary season, accumulating 399.72 points out of a possible 400.

She leads the women’s 40–49 division and has mathematically secured the women’s overall series championship, even with one race remaining.

Natalia Gribova leads the 30–39 division with 383.92 points, while Ryann Engelbracht tops the 19–29 division with 360.43.

All three have completed the required four races.

Four Women’s Divisions Still Await Qualification

The Junior, 50–59, 60–69, and 70–79 women’s divisions are particularly interesting.

Their current leaders have completed three races, meaning each must finish Raven Rocks to qualify for the final standings.

Samantha Forester leads the Junior division, while Hali Rodriguez, Mea Sgaglio, and Abigail Scudder lead their respective age groups.

The women’s 14–18 division has no runner who can reach the four-race minimum this year, while the 80–99 division has no participants recorded.

Men’s Age Group Leaders

The men’s divisions include several of the series’ highest-scoring competitors, along with two older age groups where the current leaders still need to qualify.

Age Group	Current Leader	Races	Points	Status
Junior (13 & under)	Levon Bauer	4	313.44	Qualified
14–18	No eligible runner	—	—	No qualifier possible
19–29	Eamonn Sullivan	4	398.57	Qualified
30–39	Ian Stowe	5	392.81	Qualified
40–49	Matthew Beale	6	394.56	Qualified
50–59	William Fraioli	4	364.26	Qualified
60–69	Bill Bradsell	3	265.50	Needs Raven Rocks
70–79	Joe Mokszycki	3	263.05	Needs Raven Rocks
80–99	No eligible runner	—	—	No qualifier possible

Sullivan, Beale, and Stowe Lead Strong Divisions

Eamonn Sullivan leads the men’s 19–29 division and the overall men’s standings with 398.57 points.

Matthew Beale, who has completed all six races, leads the 40–49 division with 394.56 points.

Ian Stowe leads the 30–39 division with 392.81 points after five races.

William Fraioli tops the 50–59 division, while Levon Bauer leads the Junior division.

All five have already completed the minimum four races.

Men’s 60–69: A Qualification Battle

Bill Bradsell currently leads the men’s 60–69 division with 265.50 points from three races.

However, he must complete Raven Rocks to qualify.

Gregory Barton has already completed four races and currently has 240.37 points, making him the highest-scoring qualified runner in the division.

If Bradsell finishes Raven Rocks, he will add a fourth score and remain a strong contender for the division title.

If he does not finish, he will not qualify for the final standings.

Men’s 70–79: Another Division to Watch

Joe Mokszycki leads the men’s 70–79 division with 263.05 points from three races.

John Kiselak has already qualified with four races and 213.85 points.

As in the 60–69 division, the outcome depends in part on whether the provisional leader completes the finale.

The men’s 14–18 and 80–99 divisions have no runners who can reach the four-race minimum this season.

Six Divisions Have Leaders Who Still Need to Qualify

Across the men’s and women’s age groups, six divisions currently have provisional leaders with only three races completed:

• Women’s Junior — Samantha Forester
• Women’s 50–59 — Hali Rodriguez
• Women’s 60–69 — Mea Sgaglio
• Women’s 70–79 — Abigail Scudder
• Men’s 60–69 — Bill Bradsell
• Men’s 70–79 — Joe Mokszycki

These runners must complete Raven Rocks to remain eligible for the final series standings.

The distinction is important: leading a division after six races does not automatically mean a runner has qualified for the final standings.

Some Age Groups May Have No Final Qualifiers

Three age/gender divisions currently have participants but no runners capable of reaching the four-race requirement:

• Women’s 14–18
• Men’s 14–18
• Men’s 80–99

The women’s 80–99 division has no participants recorded.

These divisions will not have a qualifying series finisher unless the underlying race records are corrected.

Raven Rocks Will Settle the Final Standings

The 2026 Trail Mix Series concludes Sunday, November 8, with the Raven Rocks Run 10K at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, New York.

For runners with three completed races, Raven Rocks is their final chance to become eligible.

For runners who have already completed four or more races, it offers an opportunity to improve their best-four score and move up in the overall or age-group standings.

While Lindsey Felling has mathematically secured the women’s overall championship, many other positions remain undecided.

The final race will determine not only who wins each division, but also which divisions have qualified finishers.

Good luck to everyone taking on Raven Rocks!

Learn more about the series at TrailMixSeries.org and the final event at RavenRocksRun.org.

Six Races, Six Different Trail Experiences

The 2026 Trail Mix Series has featured a diverse collection of races, distances, and terrain:

Race	Date	Participants
Mudders & Grunters	March 29	101
Leatherman’s Loop	April 26	1,137
Spring Run the Farm	May 17	217
Where the Pavement Ends	September 20	90
Paine to Pain	October 11	637
Fall Run the Farm	October 25	249

Leatherman’s Loop remains the largest race in the series, with 1,137 participants. Paine to Pain follows with 637, while Fall Run the Farm brought another 249 finishers into the mix.

The participation totals reflect the finishers included in the Trail Mix scoring data. Because many runners participate in more than one event, the sum of individual race participation is greater than the 2,056 unique runners counted across the series.

How Trail Mix Scoring Works

Trail Mix rewards both participation and performance.

Each race awards points separately to men and women, with 100 points going to the first male and female finishers and 50 points to the last. Intermediate scores are scaled proportionally by finishing position within each gender.

A runner must complete at least four of the seven races to qualify for the final series standings.

For runners who complete five, six, or seven races, only their four highest race scores count toward the final total.

With just one race remaining, runners with fewer than three completed races can no longer qualify.

Raven Rocks: One Last Chance

The seventh and final race is the Raven Rocks Run 10K, scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, New York.

The event marks the 11th running of Raven Rocks and will determine the final Trail Mix Series standings.

For runners with three completed races, Raven Rocks is essential: they must finish to qualify.

For those already qualified, it offers one final opportunity to improve their best-four score, defend a division lead, or move up in the overall standings.

With close competitions, new leaders, and dozens of runners still capable of moving up significantly, the 2026 Trail Mix Series promises an exciting finish.

Good luck to everyone taking on Raven Rocks!

For more information about the finale, visit Raven Rocks Run.

Sign up today! Hope to see you on the trails!

Standings are provisional through Fall Run the Farm on October 25, 2026, and subject to final results verification and runner identity matching.

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FINAL Standings will be published after Raven Rocks Run which runs on Sunday November 8th – check site for details.

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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 •

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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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Next Standings Update will be published after Run the Farm which runs on Sunday October 25th – check site for details.