Big Bear SquaTCh South
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Big Bear SquaTch South - Harriman State Park
Big Bear SquaTch South is a trail running event presented by Sassquad Trail Running and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference in Tuxedo, New York on October 18, 2026. The event supports trail maintenance and protection by the Trail Conference.
Distances offered:
- 13.1M on a lollipop course, approximately 2,200 ft cumulative elevation gain.
- 10K on a lollipop course, approximately 1,200 ft cumulative elevation gain.
Both routes use very technical singletrack with rocks, roots, steep climbs and descents, rock fields, and one short scramble. The course is rugged and is not flat. The half marathon includes two aid stations with water and snacks; the 10K makes a short out-and-back to the Johnsontown Road aid station. Each aid station carries a full first aid kit and an AED is kept at Squatch HQ.
Capacity is capped at 200 participants across events; the race has sold out in recent years and typically fills by the end of September. GPX files and a course map are provided by the organizer. The start and finish are at Powerhouse Park; there is a $5 parking fee at the Tuxedo commuter lot payable via ParkMobile. Public transport service reaches Tuxedo station.
Required gear includes a charged cell phone, water or hydration, GPX of the course, and a whistle (provided at check-in); half marathoners must also carry at least 200 calories. Trekking poles, extra layers, wipes, and an external battery are recommended. Portable toilets including an ADA unit are available at the race headquarters.
Adaptive accommodations: guides and pacers for adaptive athletes are welcome and eligible to race free; wheeled mobility devices are not recommended because of the technical terrain. Pacers are permitted for athletes over 60 and for athletes with disabilities; organizers request advance registration of guides.
No refunds are offered. Deferral options and volunteer-for-deferral rules are available for eligible situations, including pregnancy, adoption, postpartum recovery, and community care concerns. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
