Big Bear SquaTCh South
Tuxedo Park, United States • 18 Oct 2026
Big Bear SquaTCh South
The Big Bear SquaTCh South is a trail running event held at Harriman State Park in Tuxedo, New York. Co-hosted by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, the event takes place in October and utilizes the park's technical singletrack trails. The course features rocks, roots, steep climbs, rocky cliffs, and a short scramble. Participants can choose between two distances:
- 13.1 miles (Approximately 2,200 feet of elevation gain)
- 10 km (Approximately 1,200 feet of elevation gain)
The event is held at Powerhouse Park, which serves as the start and finish area. The location is accessible from the Tuxedo train station. Both distances have a 5-hour time limit. The half marathon distance includes two on-course cutoffs and requires runners to maintain a minimum pace of 22 minutes and 54 seconds per mile. The 10 km distance requires a pace of 38 minutes and 42 seconds per mile.
Aid stations are located along the route. For the half marathon, stations are positioned at mile 4.7 and mile 9.5, offering water, fruit, and various snacks. The 10 km course includes one aid station at mile 2.5. Required gear for all participants includes a charged cell phone, a water bottle or hydration pack, a whistle, and a GPX map of the course.
The event is limited to 175 participants. It features family-oriented activities at the start/finish area, such as corn hole and giant connect four, as well as private changing tents. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.