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:

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Terrain & Equipment Compatibility​

• Surface Breakdown: We specify the percentage of wide carriage roads versus technical singletrack.

• 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.

• Ambulatory Intel: Guidance on where trekking poles are recommended and where the footing is most stable.

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Facilities & Comfort​

• 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).

• Sensory Support: Look for the Jackalope Tent icon on select races; this is our dedicated quiet space for anyone needing a sensory break.

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Trailside Support & Guides

• Free Support Guides: Information on how to register your own pacer or guide at no cost.

• Finding a Guide: A link to our Accommodation Request Form if you need the Sassquad community to help pair you with a local guide.

• Custom Accommodations: Instructions on how to request delayed starts or specific on-course support at least 3 weeks before the party.

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The "Squatchy" Scale​

• Most Accessible (Wheels & Mobility): Onesiefest 5K/1.5M and the Squatchy Hooky 5K 

• Best "Intro to Trail": Squatchy Leftovers 5K/10K, Frosty Squatchy 5K, and the Onesiefest 5K/1.5M

• Extremely Technical (Ambulatory Only): Big Bear North, Big Bear Squatch South, Thunder Chicken Squatch, and Squatchywaska Mountainfest.

 

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!