Central Park Full Loop
Iconic Manhattan loop for dense runner liquidity and convergence testing.
NYC Pilot Routes
Run-only routes for the first Scorch field tests.
These 5K+ routes are seeded from familiar NYC running corridors that overlap common Strava activity patterns. Exact Strava favorite rankings require approved Strava API access, so every route still needs a Scorch field pass before public promotion.
9.66 KM
Central Park Mid Loop
A shorter Central Park loop for early invite-only races and lower-friction testing.
Hudson Greenway 8K
Flat west-side point-to-point route useful for pace validation and finish confidence.
Prospect Park Loop
Brooklyn's canonical 5K+ park loop with a clear route boundary.
Roosevelt Island Loop
Waterfront loop with fewer intersections and strong controlled-test potential.
Randall's Island Loop
Low-interruption path network for UES/Astoria-accessible testing.
Field-test rule
Scorch should validate start/finish placement, route safety, Mapbox snapping, and finish detection before opening any pilot route beyond invite-only testers.