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Thunder Chicken Squatch

Name: Thunder Chicken Squatch
Start: 2025-08-10
End: 2025-08-10
Location: Branchville

Branchville, United States • 10 Aug 2025

The Thunder Chicken Squatch is an exciting trail running event taking place at Stokes State Forest in Branchville, NJ. Scheduled for August 10, 2025, participants can choose from various distances, including a 17-mile race, a 10K, and a 5K, with special categories for rucking. The event honors military personnel by offering a 50% discount on entries for active-duty members and veterans. The course features technical terrain with rocks and roots, making it a challenging experience for runners. Families are encouraged to join, with activities for kids and discounts available for youth participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Jersey Branchville

Race information

Website Registration

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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