Freshkills Park Presents: The Shaolin Showdown – Staten Island, NY 2026

We’re thrilled to introduce an all-new, adrenaline-packed race experience coming to Staten Island — Freshkills Park Presents: The Shaolin Showdown on Sunday, April 26, 2026! This event brings together trail runners and mountain bikers for a one-of-a-kind challenge in one of New York’s most scenic natural spaces! Why You’ll Love The Shaolin Showdown Scenic course at Freshkills Park — a beautiful, rugged park space on Staten Island. Multiple ways to compete: • 5-Mile Run — perfect for runners looking for distance and dirt trails. • Duathlon (Run + Mountain Bike Loop) — test your endurance and bike skills. • Mountain Bike Races — choose from multiple distances for all skill levels. Unique combined timing competition where run + bike performance counts toward special prizes. Early Bird Pricing Is Happening Now! Sign up before March 1 at 11:59 PM EST to lock in the lowest rates for the 5-Mile Run and other race categories. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, competing with friends,