Big Bear Squatch North

Big Bear Squatch North is a trail event held in Stony Point, New York, on April 3, 2027. Three options start at 9:00 a.m.: a trail half marathon (13.1 miles), a trail 10K, and a 10K ruck for those who would rather cover the distance on foot under a loaded pack.

Trail racing changes the math. Pace per mile means much less than time on feet, so judge your effort by breathing rather than by the number on your watch. For the half, spend the eight to twelve weeks beforehand getting your long runs onto uneven ground, practice walking the steeper sections without guilt, and race in the shoes you trained in. The ruck rewards a different kind of preparation: carry the weight you intend to race with well before race week, and get your pack fitted so it does not rub.