Big Bear Squatch North

BIG BEAR SQUATCH NORTH

Big Bear Squatch North is a mountain trail running event at Harriman State Park in Bear Mountain, New York on April 3, 2027. The event features multiple distances on rugged, technical singletrack with steep climbs, rock scrambles, cliffs, and sustained elevation gain. It is organized in partnership with the New York New Jersey Trail Conference.

Distances include:

• 13.1 mile half marathon with about 2,600 ft of elevation gain
• 10K with about 1,400 ft of elevation gain
• 10K Ruck division

The field is capped at 400 participants across all events and the event has sold out in prior years. All participants must carry mandatory gear including a charged cell phone, a water bottle or hydration pack (recommended minimum 1.5 L), at least 200 extra calories, a whistle, and a GPX of the course on a device. Additional recommended items include trekking poles, external battery, headlamp, and a Ziploc for packing out trash.

On-course support includes staffed aid stations with water, electrolyte drink, and snacks; some aid stations are water only and neither aid station is crew-accessible. There is a six hour course cutoff. Pacers or guides are allowed for athletes over 60 and for athletes with disabilities with prior registration. Rucking has lightweight and heavyweight divisions based on pack dry weight. Portable toilets and one ADA unit are available at the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.