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Squatchy Leftovers Trail Race

Name: Squatchy Leftovers Trail Race
Start: 2024-11-30
End: 2024-11-30
Location: West Orange

West Orange, United States • 30 Nov 2024

The Squatchy Leftovers Trail Race, taking place on November 30, 2024, at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ, offers a variety of distances including 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K. This family-friendly event supports the non-profit organization Bigger Than The Trail, which provides cost-free therapy for individuals in need. Participants can enjoy a scenic course featuring a mix of carriage roads and technical singletrack trails. All finishers will receive a handcrafted wood medal and a finisher's item. The event encourages community involvement, with opportunities for volunteering and fundraising through charity bibs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Jersey West Orange

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50 km

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25k

10 km

10k

5 km

1 Mile Kids Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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