Apocalyptic monsoons, trails that turned into riverbeds and back to back thunderstorms etched the July 2018 Squatchayanda in the trail running history books as one of the most memorable 5K/10Ks on the east coast. Because the torrential storms were such a hit, we considered scheduling “clear weather make-up dates” for …
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Apocalyptic monsoons, trails that turned into riverbeds and back to back thunderstorms etched the July 2018 Squatchayanda in the trail running history books as one of the most memorable 5K/10Ks on the east coast.
Because the torrential storms were such a hit, we considered scheduling “clear weather make-up dates” for the 2019 event, in case August 3rd has nice weather in the forecast. But alas, we have to do August 3 rain or shine!
Join us at the beautiful Wawayanda State Park for an epic night of trail running under the stars and new moon! This year’s race date is a “new moon”! If you’ve never ventured out on the trail after dark, this is the perfect opportunity to jump into the Squatchtastic world of night trail running! Each runner will take home a unique finishers’ item and the top male and female finishers for each distance will receive a special award. We will have a squatchariffic post-race party around a bonfire with roasted marshmallows.
The entire course is runnable with very minimal technical terrain. The first 1/2 of the 5K is a large double-wide trail with a long gradual hill leading up to Wingdam Trail. Wingdam Trail turns into a singletrack. Less than a 1/4 mile at the beginning of Wingdam includes a steep, somewhat technical ascent and descent. Little Bear Trail is singletrack along the lake with some roots.
Runners will start at the check-in area at the beach. Runners will follow Double Pond Trail. The Boat Launch will be on your left as you run along the lake. Continue on Double Pond trail past the lake. The “Historic Furnace” will be on the left as you continue onto Laurel Pond Trail. Turn right onto Wingdam Trail. After passing the dam on the left, turn left onto Little Bear Trail. Little Bear Trail runs right along Wawayanda Lake for 1/2 mile. When you get to the end of the clearing, turn left to get back on Double Pond Trail to get back to the beach.
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