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Thunder Chicken Squatch

Branchville, United States • 10 Aug 2025

The Thunder Chicken Squatch is a trail running event held at Stokes State Forest in Branchville, New Jersey. Scheduled for August 10, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including a challenging 17-mile run, a 10K, and a 5K, with additional 10K rucking divisions featuring lightweight (15 lbs) and heavyweight (30 lbs) categories. The course is technical, featuring rocky and root-filled terrain with significant elevation gains—about 1,500 feet for the 17-miler. The event honors military personnel with a 50% discount and partners with Bigger Than The Trail to support mental health advocacy. Family-friendly activities and a kids club enhance the festive trail party atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Jersey Branchville

Race information

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17 mi
1500 m+
17 Miler
10 km
600 m+
10k
5 km
325 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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