Sterling Squatch Half Marathon
Ellenville, United States • 24 Apr 2027
Squatchywaska Mountainfest : April 24, 2027
Squatchywaska Mountainfest is a trail running event at Berme Road Park in Ellenville, NY featuring two mountain courses on the Shawangunk Ridge. The routes combine technical singletrack, sections of crushed-gravel carriage road, rock slabs, roots, steep climbs and descents, and some scrambling on the longer course. The terrain includes exposed cliffs and sweeping ridge views; much of the route is fragile habitat, so participants must stay on trail.
Distances
- 25K about 17 miles, approximately 2,500 ft elevation gain
- 10 Miler 10 miles, approximately 1,800 ft elevation gain
Both events use a lollipop course and are well marked with neon pink reflective ribbon and large red directional arrows. There are two on-course aid stations: Smiley and Maratanza. Aid stations provide water, Skratch, bananas, granola bars and other snacks; a first aid kit and AED are maintained at the event headquarters. Portable toilets are available at Squatch HQ, including one ADA unit, and private changing tents are provided.
Safety and equipment requirements include a charged cell phone, a water bottle or hydration pack, at least 200 extra calories, a whistle, and a GPX of the course on a device. Trekking poles and grippy trail shoes are recommended. Dogs are not allowed at Berme Road Park. The event is capped at 150 participants across both distances and there are no public transit options to arrive in time for the start.
Cutoffs and policies: both events have a six hour cutoff; on-course cutoffs exist for each distance. The organizer does not issue refunds. Deferral options are available under specified conditions, including a full deferral for injured participants who volunteer the required hours close to race day. Pacers or guides are permitted for athletes over age 60 and for athletes with disabilities; accommodations and adaptive support are available with advance notice. GPX files and a course map are provided for navigation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.