Big Bear Squatch North
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Big Bear Squatch North : Bear Mountain, NY, April 4, 2026
Big Bear Squatch North is a trail race at Harriman State Park in Bear Mountain, New York, organized by Sassquad and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Registration closes on April 3, 2026. The event supports the Trail Conference, which maintains over 2,000 miles of trails in New York and New Jersey.
Distances
- 10K - 1,400 ft elevation gain
- 13.1M (half marathon) - over 2,600 ft elevation gain
Course and cutoffs
The courses use technical, steep, and rugged trails with scrambling, cliffs, and steep climbs and descents. The course has been rerouted multiple times because of storm damage and trail closures. The half marathon follows a first lollipop of about 7.5 miles, returns to the start/finish, then continues on the 10K loop. There is a 6-hour cutoff for both distances; required minimum paces are stated for cutoff compliance.
Required gear and restrictions
All participants must carry a charged cell phone, a water bottle or hydration pack (recommended at least 1.5 L), at least 200 extra calories, a whistle, and a GPX course map on a device. The event is not recommended for those under 16.
Special divisions and policies
A 10K Rucking Division has Lightweight (15 lb) and Heavyweight (30 lb) categories; weight must be carried in a pack (no weight vests) and is measured as dry weight. Hardship entry options and a community fund are available. Refunds are not offered; deferral rules apply with conditions for timing, volunteer substitution, and credit handling. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
