SQUATCHY LEFTOVERS

NOVEMBER 28, 2026

Join us on Saturday November 28, 2026 at the South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ for The Squatchy Leftovers Trail Party! You can register to run/hike a 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K or the Kids 1M! We are supporting our non-profit partner, Bigger Than The Trail with this Trail Party! BTTT provides cost-free therapy for anyone who needs it. This event WILL sell-out before race day so register early to avoid being added to the waitlist!

QUICK STATS

RACE FORMAT:

5K loop course
50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, Kids 1M

CUTOFFS:

50K has an 8 hr 30 min cutoff (16 min and 27 sec per mile pace)
25K has an 8 hr 30 min cutoff (32 min and 55 sec per mile pace)
10K and 5K also have an 8 hr 30 min cutoff
No on-course cutoffs

ELEVATION/TERRAIN: Great mix of hard-packed carriage trails and technical singletracks with rocks and roots

50K ~ 2,890 ft elevation gain
25K ~ 1,445 ft elevation gain
10K ~ 578 ft elevation gain
5K ~ 289 ft elevation gain

CAPACITY:

Sold out the last 6 years!
Typically sells out by the beginning of November
Capped at 400 participants across all four events

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

NJ Transit Bus Route 73 (Newark - Orange - Livingston Mall) + 15 min walk
NJ Transit Train to Mountain Station + 20 min walk

This is a Sassquad OG event. In fact, it was the first unofficial Sassquad event before Sassquad was even created, back in November of 2017. That first event had about 30 people. Most recently, the 2025 event sold-out with 430 runners and hikers! We always have a lot of families come out to this Trail Party (which just warms our squatchy hearts)!

Be sure to check out our comprehensive Trail Party Handbook where you can find all of the important deets!

We are supporting our non-profit partner, Bigger Than The Trail with this Trail Party! BTTT is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that is using trail running as a platform to advocate for mental health. BTTT's mission is to enrich the lives of individuals struggling with mental health. Through their fundraising efforts, BTTT provides free therapy to those in need! Please consider donating BTTT when you register for this squatchy trail party.

We have charity bibs available for the Squatchy Leftovers! These Charity Bibs are available even if the race sells out; so this is a great way to get into this event because it always sells-out! Selecting the charity bib option means that you are committed to raising or donating $350 to our charity partner, Bigger Than The Trail, and the deadline for the donation is November 25th. You can choose to make the donation yourself OR we can set up a fundraising page for you so you can raise the $350. You'll need to meet that November 25th fundraising deadline in order to participate in the Squatchy Leftovers. We will follow-up with you through email after you register for the charity bib.

The race starts and finishes at the Turtleback Rock Picnic Area off of Walker Road in West Orange at the South Mountain Reservation. We'll be able to fit about 110 cars in the Turtleback Rock Picnic Area Lot. After the main parking lot is full, our Volunteers will direct overflow parking to the side streets off of Walker Road. Please do not park illegally or block anyone's driveways on those side streets. Interested in carpooling? Interested in carpooling? Email us!

The main trailhead lot fits about 110 cars so it will fill up by 7:30am. Overflow parking will be directed to the side streets off Walker Road; please arrive early so you have enough time to park and walk to Squatch HQ.

50K - 10 loops

Check-in between 7:15am-7:45am
8am start
8 hour 30 minute cutoff
Participants need to maintain a 16 min and 27 sec pace to finish by 4:30pm

25K - 5 loops

Check-in between 7:15am-7:45am
8am start
8 hour 30 minute cutoff
Participants need to maintain a 32 min and 55 sec pace to finish by 4:30pm

10K - 2 loops

We recommend parking by 8am so you have enough time to walk to Squatch HQ and check-in
Check-in between 8:15am-8:45am
9am start

5K - 1 loop

We recommend parking by 8am so you have enough time to walk to Squatch HQ and check-in
Check-in between 8:15am-8:45am
9am start

Kids 1M

We recommend parking by 8am so you have enough time to walk to Squatch HQ and check-in
Check-in between 8:15am-8:45am
9am start

Cut-off for all events is 4:30pm sharp! Course Sweepers will leave the start/finish area at 3:45pm to begin sweeping the course.

If you decide to drop in distance, we totally understand! Just make sure to check in with our race timer when you're ready to make the change. Please don’t leave the race without letting us know! Your support helps us keep everything running smoothly. Thanks for being awesome!

We use the same 5K loop from our Frosty Fat Sass Trail Party in January. There are portapottys at the start/finish area. There's 289 ft of gain. The course is a great mix of mellow carriage roads (dirt or gravel-wide trails) and a bit of technical singletrack with rocks and roots. The first mile is a wide dirt trail. The 1/2 mi 200+ ft descent at mile one is very rocky from erosion. There is a 100 ft climb at mile 2.5. The last mile is a singletrack with rocks and roots. This is a GREAT intro to the trails if this is your first event or you're just starting out. If you're going to be out there for 3 or 6 hours, we recommend a grippy shoe that can give ya some comfort over rocks and roots. We will always provide a detailed trail conditions report leading up to the race and will include recommendations for any winter traction devices! You can download the gpx file and map below. Trekking poles are allowed at all of our events.

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.

COMMUNITY CARE DEFERRAL POLICY

We recognize that the current climate around immigration enforcement, including ICE activity, is creating real fear and barriers to training, travel, and participation. Any registered participant who feels unsafe may request a deferral of their race entry for up to three years from the original race date, no questions asked. For anyone who still wants to participate but is feeling hesitant, our Squatch Together Program offers the option to be paired with another runner or hiker for support before, during, and after race day. Your safety, dignity, and sense of belonging come first.

BANDITS

Any individuals caught banditing a race will be banned from Sassquad events. Banditing means that you are on our race course without registering. Please do not bandit our Trail Parties or any other event!

All of our trail parties are CUPLESS: please bring a cup/bottle/pack with you

Any runners/hikers who are still out on the course at 5PM are required to have a headlamp and a charged cellphone with them.

Sunset is at 6pm and the course closes at 8pm.

There are no exceptions to these rules; please be prepared!

You will not be allowed to continue after 5pm if you do not have a headlamp and cellphone.

AID STATION:

Our Volunteer Dream Team will bring all of the Trail Magic to the Aid Station! We will have hot food, plenty of snacks as well as water and Skratch Hydration. As always, we will have a large assortment of gluten-free and vegan options. Aid Station may include the following: fruit, ice pops, GF fruit snacks, granola bars, GF Oreos, GF pretzels, GF tortilla chips, GF corn tortillas, quesadillas, bacon, pierogies, ramen, veggie broth etc. The Aid Station is located at the start/finish area, so you will pass it on every loop (every 3.1M). 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 provide private changing tents that are available for use before, during, and after our races. And making its debut at the 2024 Squatchy Leftovers is the "JACKALOPE TENT". The Jackalope Tent is a quiet space that is available at most of our Trail Parties. The tent is away from the crowds and loud music. Stop by the Jackalope Tent when you need a break. The Jackalope Tent is a multi-use space that is also available for breastfeeding. Why do we call it the Jackalope Tent? Jackalopes are peaceful cryptids and are also excellent singers (usually tenor).

PACERS:

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 pre-register your pacer with us before the start of the Trail Party. Pacers are not allowed for folks under the age of 60 and who are not an AWD.

CREW:

All runners/hikers can have a Crew join them at the Trail Party for the duration of the event. Crew access is only available at Squatch HQ. Crew cannot aid their runner/hiker at any other spot on the course. Crews are encouraged to bring ice if they anticipate their runner/hiker needing ice during the event. Crew are welcome to set up their own pop-up tents at Squatch HQ in the designated areas. All tents and canopies MUST be staked/weighted down (they will fly away if they aren't staked down). The start/finish at Squatch HQ is an awesome spot for friends and family to hang out! Plenty of picnic tables to use and a large field for kids to run around. We have a range of fun games that your family can enjoy: corn hole, connect four, a giant rainbow parachute, and the Squatch Hunt. Don't be shy, join in on the fun!

At Sassquad, we believe the trails are for everyone. We are committed to supporting adaptive athletes through our Trailside Support program.

Support Guides: Guides/Pacers for adaptive athletes are always welcome and race for free. Please register your pacer/guide ahead of time. If you need help finding one, please submit the Accommodation Request Form.
Accommodations: Please submit an Accommodation Request Form at least 3 weeks before race day so our Trailside Support Team can plan accordingly.
Terrain Type: The 5K loop is approximately 84% wide carriage roads (crushed gravel/dirt) and 16% technical singletrack.
Equipment Recommendation:
- All-Terrain Wheelchairs: Highly compatible with the first mile (wide dirt trail). However, there is a 200+ ft rocky descent at Mile 1 and a 100 ft climb at Mile 2.5 that may require a push-assist/guide. The final mile of singletrack has rocks and roots that may be narrow for some chairs.
- Ambulatory Adaptive: Excellent for those new to trails, though trekking poles are highly recommended for the rocky descent.
Late Fall Considerations: November can be crisp and the trails are often covered in fallen leaves, which can hide roots and rocks on the singletrack section. We provide a trail conditions report 48 hours before the race.
Sensory & Support: The Jackalope Tent is a dedicated quiet space away from the main festival hub for anyone needing sensory decompression or a private space for medical needs.
Facilities: Portable toilets at Squatch HQ, including one dedicated ADA unit.

FAQ'S

Q: What's the weather like in West Orange, NJ in November?

A: It could be cold. Maybe. It could be warm. Check the weather before the race and dress appropriately. The zip code for the race is 07052.

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

A: Sweep the Leg. Do you have a problem with that, Mr. Lawrence? No mercy.. Seriously, we are SO EXCITED that you are choosing a Sassquad event for your first trail race! This is a great choice for your first race because these trails have a bit of everything! You'll run on easy carriage roads, technical singletracks and enjoy flat trails and hilly trails. You're going to LOVE it!

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

A: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. We will have bright colored ribbons along the course and plenty at all of the turns.

Q: Are there restrooms?

A: Yup - plenty of portajohns at the start finish. Those are the only restrooms on the course.

Q: Can I bring my dog?

A: Sorry, but your pup has to stay at home for this race. Our liability insurance does not cover dogs at our events; thank you for understanding!

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

A: We will have a wide variety of traditional ultra running food, as well as many vegan and gluten-free items. You are more than welcome to bring your own food/water and setup your own aid station in the parking lot. You will come back to the lot after every loop.

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. If you bandit a race, you will be banned from registering for any of our Sassquad events.