Big Bear Squatch North
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Event overview
Big Bear Squatch North is a trail race at Harriman State Park in Bear Mountain, New York, held on April 4, 2026. The event is presented by Sassquad and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference and is the fifth running of this event. Distances offered include a half marathon and 10K, with additional rucking divisions for the 10K. Registration closes on Fri, Apr 3 at 11:59 PM ET. Race registration supports the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference and its trail maintenance work.
Course, divisions, and requirements
The course uses technical trails with steep climbs, rugged singletrack, cliffs, and sections that require scrambling. Elevation gain is approximately 2,600 ft for the half marathon and about 1,400 ft for the 10K. There is a 6 hour cutoff for both events; the half marathon requires roughly a 27 minute 30 second per mile pace to meet the cutoff, and the 10K requires roughly a 58 minute per mile pace to meet the cutoff.
Distances:
- Half marathon (13.1 miles) - ~2,600 ft elevation gain
- 10K - ~1,400 ft elevation gain
- 10K - Lightweight Ruck (15 lbs dry weight)
- 10K - Heavyweight Ruck (30 lbs dry weight)
All participants must carry a charged cell phone, water bottle or hydration pack (recommend at least 1.5 L), at least 200 extra calories, a whistle, and a GPX course file on a device. Rucking competitors must use a pack or ruck (no weight vests); the listed weight is the pack dry weight. The event does not offer refunds; limited deferral options are available under stated conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.