Squatchapple
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Squatchapple
Squatchapple is a trail race held March 6, 2027 at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey, with the start and finish at the Tulip Springs / Boy Scout Area. The event uses three looped courses that combine to form each distance; all loops begin and end at the same trailhead.
Distances offered
- 50 miles: 5,790 ft elevation gain; Pink, Checkered, Blue repeated three times.
- 50K: 3,860 ft elevation gain; Pink, Checkered, Blue repeated two times.
- 20 miles: 2,155 ft elevation gain; Pink, Checkered, Blue, Pink sequence.
- 11 miles: 1,185 ft elevation gain; Pink, Blue sequence.
The three loops are: a 4 mile Pink Loop (370 ft gain; mostly carriage roads with a rocky 200+ ft descent), a 5.5 mile Checkered Loop (600 ft gain; mostly carriage roads with one steep 300 ft climb), and a 7 mile Blue Loop (960 ft gain; more singletrack and two controlled road crossings). The course is marked with pink, checkered, and blue ribbons.
Cutoffs are time limits by distance: 50M 13 hours, 50K 12 hours, 20M 11 hours, 11M 11 hours. Aid is located at the start/finish and is the only aid station on course; offerings include water, Skratch hydration, snacks, hot food options, and a range of gluten-free and vegan items. The event is cupless; runners are expected to provide their own cup, bottle, or pack. The race has a 400-participant cap and has sold out in recent years.
Adaptive-athlete support includes guides/pacers who may accompany athletes; a quiet Jackalope Tent and first aid/AED are available at Squatch HQ. Banditing is prohibited and entry transfers or deferrals follow the organizer’s published policies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
