Squatchy Leftovers Trail Race

Event overview

Squatchy Leftovers is a trail running event on November 28, 2026 at South Mountain Reservation, Turtleback Rock Picnic Area in West Orange, New Jersey. The event uses a 5K loop course and is capped at 400 participants across all events. Public transport access includes NJ Transit Bus Route 73 with a 15 minute walk and NJ Transit train to Mountain Station with a 20 minute walk. The main trailhead lot fits about 110 cars; overflow parking uses nearby side streets.

Distances

• 50K - ten loops, about 2,890 ft elevation gain
• 25K - five loops, about 1,445 ft elevation gain
• 10K - two loops, about 578 ft elevation gain
• 5K - one loop, about 289 ft elevation gain
• Kids 1M - one-mile event

Course and logistics

The 5K loop mixes hard-packed carriage roads and technical singletrack with rocks and roots. The first mile is a wide dirt trail with a steep, rocky descent; there is a 100 ft climb near mile 2.5 and the final mile is singletrack. The course is marked with neon pink or reflective ribbon and large red directional arrows at turns. Cutoff for all distances is 8 hours 30 minutes; there are no on-course cutoffs.

Support and policies

Aid station is at the start/finish area and is passed every loop. It typically offers hot food, snacks, water, Skratch Hydration, and a range of gluten-free and vegan options. Pacers or guides are allowed for participants over 60 and athletes with disabilities with prior registration. Crew access is limited to the start/finish area. The event supports the non-profit Bigger Than The Trail; a charity bib option requires raising or donating $350 by November 25. Refunds are not offered; deferral and volunteer-for-deferral policies are published by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.