Big Bear SquaTCh South

Big Bear SquaTch South : Harriman State Park, Tuxedo NY, October 18, 2026

Sassquad Trail Running and the New York New Jersey Trail Conference present a trail running event at Harriman State Park. The event includes two measured courses that follow technical singletrack with rocks, roots, steep climbs, steep descents, and at least one short scramble. The start and finish are at Powerhouse Park in Tuxedo, NY. There is a $3 parking fee for the Tuxedo commuter lot.

Distances

• 13.1M with about 2,200 ft cumulative elevation gain
• 10K with about 1,200 ft cumulative elevation gain

Both distances use marked courses with ribbons and directional arrows; the half marathon and 10K use different ribbon colors. The half marathon has two on course aid stations offering water and food; the 10K does a short out and back to an aid station. Each aid station carries a first aid kit and there is an AED at Squatch HQ.

Cutoffs apply: a five hour finish cutoff for both events and two intermediate cutoffs on the half marathon that translate to specific per mile pace requirements. Race capacity is capped at 175 participants and recent editions have sold out.

Required gear lists differ by distance but include a charged cell phone, water or hydration, whistle provided at check in, and a GPX course file on a device. Portable toilets are available at Squatch HQ including one ADA unit. Adaptive athletes are supported; guides and pacers are subject to pre registration and event policies. Wildlife such as black bears inhabit the area so standard wildlife encounter precautions apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.