Squatchy Leftovers Trail Race

Event overview

Squatchy Leftovers is a trail running event on November 28, 2026 at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey. Distances offered include:

• 50K
• 25K
• 10K
• 5K
• Kids 1 Mile

The event is organized around a 5K loop used for all distances and is capped at 400 participants across the events. The race supports the nonprofit Bigger Than The Trail; charity bibs are available that require raising or donating $350 to that partner by late November.

Course and logistics

The course is a 5K loop that mixes hard-packed carriage roads and technical singletrack with rocks and roots. Notable features: the first mile is a wide dirt trail, a roughly 1/2 mile 200+ ft rocky descent around mile one, a 100 ft climb near mile 2.5, and a final mile of singletrack with rocks and roots. Elevation gain by distance: 50K ~ 2,890 ft, 25K ~ 1,445 ft, 10K ~ 578 ft, 5K ~ 289 ft. Trekking poles are allowed. The course will be marked with neon pink or reflective ribbon and large red directional arrows.

Support and access

An aid station at the start/finish area provides hot food, snacks, water, Skratch Hydration, and a range of gluten-free and vegan options; it is passed on every loop (every 3.1 miles). Portapotties, a first aid kit, and an AED are available at the start/finish area. The main trailhead lot fits about 110 cars; overflow parking is directed to side streets off Walker Road. Public transit options mentioned include NJ Transit bus Route 73 and a NJ Transit train to Mountain Station with walks of roughly 15-20 minutes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.