Squatchapple - West Orange, NJ
West Orange, United States • 7 Mar 2026
Event overview
Squatchapple is a trail race held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ. The start and finish area is at the Tulip Springs Trailhead on Cherry Lane. Registration closes on March 6. The event offers the following distances and entry types:
- 11 miles
- 20 miles
- 50K
- 50 miles
- Hardship Entry
All finishers receive a handcrafted wood medal and one item chosen from the event shop.
Course and logistics
The course is built from three loops that all begin and end at the Tulip Springs Trailhead: a 4-mile loop, a 5.5-mile loop, and a 7-mile loop. Loop features and gains:
- 4-mile loop - 370 ft gain, 75% carriage roads, 25% singletrack.
- 5.5-mile loop - 600 ft gain, 90% carriage roads, 10% singletrack; includes a steep 300 ft climb on the Lenape Trail.
- 7-mile loop - 960 ft gain, mix of singletrack, roads and carriage roads; includes two road crossings with a marked crosswalk.
Total elevation gain by distance:
- 50 miles: 5,790 ft
- 50K: 3,860 ft
- 20 miles: 2,155 ft
- 11 miles: 1,185 ft
The start/finish area has a large parking lot, picnic tables, a covered pavilion for aid and check-in, and portajohns. Portajohns are also located near the halfway point of each loop. Aid stations will offer typical ultra food with vegan and gluten-free options; participants may bring personal aid.
Pacer policy: runners over age 60 and athletes with disabilities may use a pacer or guide at any time; pacers for other participants require prior approval and pre-registration. Charity bibs and a fundraising option are available, including a partnership with the Trail Mix Fund for fee waivers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.