Squatchapple - West Orange, NJ
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Event
Squatchapple is a trail race set for March 7, 2026 at the Tulip Springs Trailhead on Cherry Lane in the South Mountain Reservation, West Orange, NJ. The event offers multiple distances and supports the South Mountain Conservancy. Registration closes March 6, 2026. Hardship entries and a charity-bib option are available; the charity bib requires raising or donating $350 by March 5, 2026. The organizer partners with the Trail Mix Fund to offer registration fee waivers for eligible applicants.
Distances
- 50 miles
- 50K
- 20 miles
- 11 miles
Course and logistics
The course uses three loops that start and finish at Tulip Springs: a 4-mile Turtleback Loop (370 ft gain), a 5.5-mile Locust Grove Loop (600 ft gain), and a 7-mile Mayapple Loop (960 ft gain). Surfaces and features are described for each loop, including carriage roads, singletrack, road crossings, and a common 200+ foot rocky descent used to finish each loop. Overall elevation gain by distance is listed: 50 miles 5,790 ft, 50K 3,860 ft, 20 miles 2,155 ft, 11 miles 1,185 ft. Aid station and check-in are at the main covered pavilion next to the parking lot; portajohns are available at the start/finish and at halfway points on each loop. Participants receive a handcrafted wood medal and one item from the Squatch Shop. Pacers and guide rules are specified; runners over 60 and athletes with disabilities may have a pacer at any time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
