Feral Swan Trail Fest
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Feral Swan Trail Fest, Ringwood State Park
The festival takes place May 22-23, 2027 at Ringwood State Park and uses a three loop cloverleaf course that returns to Squatch HQ. On-site camping is offered, and the venue includes an aid station and a central headquarters area called Squatch HQ.
The program includes multiple trail races and timed events with options for solo runners and relays. Some long-distance events are run with a full 24 hour cutoff; rules about pacers vary by event. Generally, pacers are not allowed unless the runner is over age 60 or is an athlete with a disability. For certain long events, pacers are permitted after sunset.
Distances and event options include:
- Kids 1 Miler (1 mile)
- 5K (Checkered Loop one time)
- 10K (Pink Loop one time)
- Half Marathon (Blue + Pink + Checkered, about 13.61 miles)
- 50K
- 50 Miles
- 100K
- 24H Solo (timed event)
- 24H 4 Person Relay
- 24H 6 Person Relay
- Hardship Entry option for financial need
- Charity Bib with a fundraising requirement
The festival supports the non-profit Bigger Than The Trail and operates a community fund with options for donations and hardship scholarships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.