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12 hr6 hr3 hrCompleted

The Squatchy Surprise

South Orange Village, New JerseySassquad Trail RunningField of 60
3 hr entry
$70
Aid stations
1
Registration pagesassquadtrailrunning.com

At a glance

Last held
Jul 25, 2026
Next edition
2027 date not announced. Usually held in July.
Location
South Orange Village, New Jersey
Distances
12 hr, 6 hr, 3 hr
Aid stations
1, 1 with crew access

Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Jul 25, 2026.

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About this race

The Squatchy Surprise will test your endurance, strategery and mental fortitude as your fate on the course is determined by the luck of the draw. There are 4 different trail loops and runners draw golf balls to determine which loop they will do.

Key dates

Early ends

Apr 15, 2026

Registration closes

Jul 25, 2026

Race day

Jul 25, 2026

Pricing

12hrs

After Apr 16

$110

6hrs

After Apr 16

$85

3hrs

After Apr 16

$70

All distances

Hardship Entry

$0

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Aid stations

1

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