Big Bear Squatch North
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Big Bear Squatch North
Big Bear SquaTCh North is a trail running event at Harriman State Park in Bear Mountain, New York, organized by Sassquad and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. The event is the fifth annual running of this race and supports trail maintenance in Harriman and Bear Mountain State Park.
The courses use technical singletrack with steep climbs, rocky sections, cliffs, and sections that require scrambling. Recent storm damage from July 2023 has led to multiple reroutes and some trail closures, and the course has been adjusted in recent years. There is a six hour cutoff for both distances. The event is not recommended for participants under 16 years old.
Distances
- 10K: 1,400 ft elevation gain, rugged and technical terrain
- 13.1M: over 2,600 ft elevation gain, includes two lollipop loops
Additional event details include a Rucking Division for the 10K with Lightweight (15 lb) and Heavyweight (30 lb) pack classes; the pack weight is the dry pack weight and participants must use a pack or ruck not a weight vest. The race offers hardship entry options and a deferral policy; refunds are not provided. The event is a qualifying race in the Mountain Madness Series, and series registration is separate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
