Big Bear Squatch North
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Big Bear Squatch North : Harriman State Park, Bear Mountain NY
Big Bear Squatch North is a mountain trail event on April 3, 2027 at Harriman State Park in Bear Mountain, New York, co-hosted by Sassquad and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. The event offers three formats on a lollipop course:
- 13.1M (half marathon)
- 10K
- 10K Ruck
The courses are rugged and technical with steep climbs, steep descents, cliffs, and rock scrambling. Elevation gain is approximately 2,600 ft for the half marathon and 1,400 ft for the 10K. Not recommended for brand new trail runners or for participants under 16.
Capacity is capped at 400 participants across all events; the event has sold out in recent years. A six hour course cutoff applies to all events. Pace requirements to meet cutoffs are stated for each distance.
The start and finish are at Anthony Wayne Recreation Area off the Palisades Interstate Parkway. The course is marked with colored ribbons (10K marked in pink; the first roughly eight miles of the half marked in blue) and directional signage. GPX files and a course map with elevation profile are provided.
On-course support includes a Queensboro aid station at mile 4 for the half, a water-only station at West Mountain Shelter near mile 11, and portable toilets at Squatch HQ including an ADA unit. On-course aid stations are not crew-accessible.
Required gear includes a charged cell phone, water or hydration pack, at least 200 extra calories, a whistle, and a GPX of the course. Rucking divisions use 15 lb and 30 lb dry weights and require a pack or ruck. Adaptive athletes are supported and may use guides or pacers with advance registration. Safety checkpoints are posted and state park rangers will be on-site. The event has a no-refund policy and outlines deferral options and volunteer deferral provisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
