ONESIEFEST 5K

SQUATCHY ONESIEFEST 5K

FEBRUARY 14, 2026

"You guys should put on an event where everyone has to wear a onesie."

"That sounds like an AMAZING idea."

"It should be in the dead of winter."

"Done."

And so the Squatchy Onesiefest was born! Is it a ridiculous idea? You bet it is. See you there!

QUICK STATS

RACE FORMAT: 1.6 mile lollipop course repeated twice to complete the 5K or one time to complete the "Fun Run"

CUTOFFS: No cutoff! The race ends when the last person finishes.

ELEVATION/TERRAIN: Flat and very mellow scenic loop around Scarlet Oak Pond.

CAPACITY: Capped at 200 participants.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: No public transit options to arrive in time for the race start. Email us and we can help coordinate a carpool!

Join us on Saturday February 14, 2026 at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation for the SQUATCHY ONESIEFEST 5K! Come sporting your favorite onesie and get ready to make some trail running/hiking memories that will last a lifetime.

This trail party starts and finishes at the NYNJTC Headquarters. When you get to the park, please park in the RAMAPO RESEVATION PARKING LOT. The small lot at Headquarters is closed for the race. There is a short path through the woods that connects the two lots. There are restrooms in the trail parking lot so make sure you use those before coming over to check-in. We always have a fully stocked first aid kit and AED at Squatch HQ. Our first aid kit includes menstrual products and wipes. We also have private changing tents available for use before, during, and after our events.

The "lollipop" course is 1.60 miles long. All 5K runners and hikers will squatch the full course twice to complete the 3.1 miles and the Fun-Run participants will only do the course one time. All runners/hikers need to come back to Headquarters after the first loop so our timing system records your split. Except for the small trail that connects Headquarters to the park, the entire lollipop course is a very wide gravel/dirt trail. The small trail that connects you to the park is a single track and is less than .20 mi long. The scenic loop goes all the way around Scarlet Oak Pond; it is not technical and it is very flat. No need for aggressive lugs or even trail shoes; road shoes would be just fine. We will provide a detailed trail conditions report leading up to the race and include any recommendations for winter traction (spikes). Trekking poles are allowed at all of our events.

This trail party starts and finishes at the NYNJTC Headquarters. When you get to the park, please park in the PARK PARKING LOT. The small lot at Headquarters is reserved for NYNJTC staff only. There is a short path through the woods that connects the two lots. We will have check-in at the NYNJTC Headquarters so you can hang out there before and after the race.

Interested in carpooling? Email us!

Like many other race organizations, we do not offer refunds for our events. Please take the time to double-check your calendar before registering for a Trail Party. Please understand that we do not offer refunds under any circumstances.

If you notify us via email (not through social media, text, or phone call) more than 21 days from the date of the Trail Party, we will extend a deferral to any of our events that fall within one calendar year of the Trail Party that you were registered for, minus 15% of the registration fee that you originally paid.
If you sustain an injury less than 21 days from the race date, we will extend a 100% deferral if you come to that race to volunteer. For distances less than 50K, you'll need to volunteer for at least 4 hours and for 50M+ distances, you'll need to volunteer for at least 8 hours to get a 100% deferral.
If the race that you want to drop from is sold-out with an active wait-list and are able to fill your spot: if you notify us via email (not through social media, text or phone call) at least 3 days before the race, we will extend a deferral to any of our events that fall within one calendar year of the Trail Party that you were registered for, minus 15% of the registration fee that you originally paid.

The race credit is the amount that you paid for the race, minus 15% (total credit does not including UltraSignUp fees) so you will need to cover any difference in fees; refunds will not be issued if the deferred event costs less than your race credit. You can only defer one time so please double-check that you can make the race you're deferring to.

PREGNANCY, ADOPTION, & POSTPARTUM POLICY

Whether planned or unplanned, the beginning or end of a pregnancy requires healing and recovery time. We are committed to supporting you in this regard. If you are experiencing a pregnancy or postpartum healing and recovery, or have adopted a child, we are pleased to offer a deferral of up to three years from the current event. Simply send us an email and we will arrange the deferral for you. This deferral policy includes partners and spouses and is also extended to folks who are going through the IVF process.

FAQ'S

Q: What's the weather like in Mahwah, NJ in February?

A: I'll explain and I'll use small words so you'll be sure to understand, you warthog faced buffoon. It will be cold. Probably. Maybe. It could be warm. Check the weather before the race and dress appropriately.

Q: What food will you have at the aid station?

A: MLT – mutton, lettuce and tomato sandwichs. And miracle pills. The chocolate coating makes it go down easier. But you have to wait fifteen minutes for full potency. And you shouldn’t go in swimming after, for at least an hour........... No miracle pills. But we will have water (please BYO-cup/bottle!!) pre-packaged single-servings snacks for after the race.

Q: Can I sign my kids up for the Onesie Fest?

A: Yes! We want the WHOLE family to come out to our events! We have a special discount code for families registering 3 or more Squatches in the same household. Please email us (trailpartydirector@sassquadtrailrunning.com) before you register so we can give you the code! Once you have the code, be sure to register your child separately and agree to the waiver for minors. And make sure to keep track of little Westley and Buttercup before during and after the race. We only have 1 search-party and they're already out there looking for Sasquatch.

Q: This will be my first trail race. What do I need to know?

A: Inconceivable... You fell victim to one of the classic blunders—the most famous of which is, “Never get involved in a land war in Asia”—but only slightly less well-known is this: “Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line”! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha…........ But seriously, we are SO EXCITED that you are choosing a Sassquad event for your first trail race! This is the perfect intro event as the trails are not very difficult. Come ready to have a great time and meet some awesome people!

Q: Can I have a pacer?

A: As with all of our events, Squatchers over the age of 60 and AWD (athletes with disabilities) can have a pacer/guide at any time. Please fill out the pacer registration form ahead of time and be sure to pick-up a pacer bib during check-in! Pacers are not allowed for other runners and hikers without prior approval from the Trail Party Director.

Q: Are there restrooms at the start/finish area?

A: There are restrooms in the Reservation Parking Lot. Use those before you check-in!

Q: I could get lost in a brown paper bag. Will the course be marked?

A: We will have bright colored ribbons along the course and plenty at all of the turns.

Q: What is the course like?

A: VERY MELLOW! There's a little bit of singletrack in the beginning (less than 1/4 mi) and then the rest is packed dirt on a doublewide trail.

Q: Can I bring my dog?

A: No, our insurance policy does not cover dogs at any of our events. Thank you for understanding!

Q: Me and my friend aren't registered for the race, but we're still planning on coming to run. We won't eat from the aid station or take a medal or swag. This is okay, right?

A: NO THIS IS NOT OKAY. This is called being a "race bandit" and it is stealing. Not paying for a race and running the race is stealing from the race organization (even if you're not taking food or swag). Don't do this at a Sassquad trail party or ANY other race. It's not okay. And if you hear about someone else doing this, call them out. If you bandit a race, you will be banned from registering for any of our Sassquad events.