Big Bear SquaTCh South
Tuxedo Park, United States • 18 Oct 2026
Big Bear SquaTch South - Harriman State Park
Big Bear SquaTch South takes place on October 18, 2026 and is presented by Sassquad Trail Running with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference at Harriman State Park in Tuxedo, New York. The event features trail running on technical singletrack through forested terrain and peak fall foliage.
Distances
- 13.1M Approximately 2,200 ft elevation gain.
- 10K Approximately 1,200 ft elevation gain.
Both routes include rocky, rooty singletrack, steep climbs and descents, and one short scramble. The half marathon accumulates roughly 1,000 ft of gain in the first four miles. The finish cutoff for both events is five hours; the half marathon includes two on-course cutoffs that require maintaining a slow walk/run pace of about 22 minutes and 54 seconds per mile to meet those cutoffs.
Aid and safety: the half marathon has two aid stations (mile ~4.7 and mile ~9.5); the first offers water, bananas and granola bars, and the second offers water, Skratch, pb&j, granola bars, fruit, and gluten free snacks. The 10K uses a short out-and-back to the Johnsontown Road aid station at mile 2.5. Each aid station carries a full first aid kit and Squatch HQ has an AED.
Logistics: the start and finish are at Powerhouse Park in Tuxedo, NY; there is a $3 commuter lot parking fee. Event capacity is capped at 175 participants and the race has sold out in recent years. Required gear lists include a charged phone, water, whistle, and a GPX course file; additional recommended items include trekking poles and extra layers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.