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 fall trail event at Harriman State Park. The event offers two marked trail routes that feature highly technical singletrack, steep climbs, rocky sections and a short scramble. The start and finish are at Powerhouse Park in Tuxedo, NY; the nearby commuter lot has a $3 parking fee.

Distances:

• 13.1M - ~2,200 ft elevation gain, very technical singletrack.
• 10K - ~1,200 ft elevation gain, very technical singletrack.

Both events use a lollipop course and have a five-hour finish cutoff. The half marathon includes two on-course cutoffs and specified pace requirements for those cutoffs; the 10K has a listed pace guideline. The half has aid stations at about mile 4.7 (water, bananas, granola bars) and mile 9.5 (water, Skratch, pb&j, granola bars, fruit, GF chips, Oreos). The 10K does a short out-and-back to the Johnsontown Road aid station at about mile 2.5. First aid kits at aid stations include menstrual products and wipes; an AED is available at Squatch HQ.

Required gear includes a charged cell phone, water bottle or hydration pack, whistle, and a GPX of the course on a device. Half marathoners must also carry at least 200 calories. Trekking poles, extra layers, wipes, and an external battery pack are recommended. Course markings use neon pink/reflective ribbon for the half and blue ribbon for the 10K, with directional arrows at turns.

The event supports trail maintenance; registration proceeds assist the Trail Conference in maintaining local trails. The event has been capped at 175 participants and has sold out in recent years. Pacers or guides are allowed for athletes over age 60 and for athletes with disabilities; pacers must be pre-registered. Adaptive accommodations and support guides are available through the organizer's Trailside Support program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.