squatchy accessibility
We know that trail running/hiking looks different for everyone. To help you find the event that best matches your goals, equipment, and comfort level, every single Sassquad race page now includes a dedicated Adaptive Athlete tab to help you plan your day:
Terrain & Equipment Compatibility
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Surface Breakdown: We breakdown the trail surface so you know what to expect.
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The "Wheels" Report: We provide honest recommendations for all-terrain wheelchairs, identifying specific obstacles like narrow bridges, rocky descents, or steep climbs where a push-assist may be needed.
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Ambulatory Intel: Guidance on where trekking poles are recommended and where the footing is most stable.
Facilities & Comfort
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Restrooms: We specify if the site has permanent accessible buildings or portable toilets (we always provide at least one dedicated ADA-compliant unit at races with portajohns).
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Sensory Support: Look for the Jackalope Tent icon on select races; this is our dedicated quiet space for anyone needing a sensory break.
Trailside Support & Guides
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Free Support Guides: Information on how to register your own pacer or guide at no cost.
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Finding a Guide: A link to our Accommodation Request Form if you need the Sassquad community to help pair you with a local guide.
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Custom Accommodations: Instructions on how to request delayed starts or specific on-course support at least 3 weeks before the party.
We know that trail running looks different for everyone. To help you find the event that best matches your goals, equipment, and comfort level, every single Sassquad race page now includes a dedicated Adaptive Athlete tab to help you plan your day. We also have all of the races ranked on this page for easy access. Still have questions? We love talking trails. If you aren't sure if a specific loop is right for your equipment or needs, email us at ops@sassquadtrailrunning.com, and we’ll walk you through it!
Ambulatory Adaptive: all experience levels
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Frosty Squatchy (all events) - there is a very short stretch of narrow wooden boadwalks. trekking poles are highly recommend
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Wild Goose (all events) - there is a one-mile stretch of narrow wooden boardwalks through a swamp.
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Squatchy Leftovers (all events) -there is a very short stretch of narrow wooden boadwalks. trekking poles are highly recommended for the rocky descent.
All-Terrain Wheelchairs
- Frosty Squatchy (all events) - may require a push-assist/guide. The final mile of singletrack has rocks and roots that may be narrow for some chairs
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Squatchy Onesie 1M/5K
Squatchapple (all events) - may require a strong push-assist/guide. The 7M Blue loop is more technical and has narrow singletrack, making it challenging for wider chairs. -
Squatchy Leftovers (all events) - may require a push-assist/guide. The final mile of singletrack has rocks and roots that may be narrow for some chairs