Squatchayanda Full Moon Ugly Sweater Trail Run - Hewitt, New Jersey - Running

The Squatchayanda Full Moon Ugly Sweater Trail Run is a Running race in Hewitt, New Jersey consisting of a 10K Trail Run and 5K Trail Run.

It's about time. The weathaas finally turned. SWEATAA WEATHAA! SWEATAA WEATHAA! SWEATAA WEATHAA!

Join us at the beautiful Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt, New Jersey for an epic night of trail running under the moon and stars! The December Squatchayanda is a UGLY SWEATER party! That's right, embrace the SWEATAA WEATHAA and bring your favorite ugly sweater. Ugliest sweater will take home a squatchtastic award! U.G.L.Y., you ain't got no alibi, you're ugly, hey hey, you're ugly! **Can you believe that December 21st is also opening weekend for Star Wars Episode IV: The Rise of Skywalker ??!! All runners who wear a Star Wars Ugly Sweater will receive a special handmade award!*** If you've never ventured out on the trail after dark, this is the perfect opportunity to jump into the Squatchtastic world of night trail running! Each runner will take home a unique finishers' item and the top male and female finishers for each distance will receive a special award. We will have a squatchariffic post-race party around a bonfire with roasted marshmallows and hot chocolate (BYO-mug!). ** If registration closes before you are able to sign-up, we will have race-day registration available; however we cannot guarantee finishers swag for race-day registrations.

When you get to the park, follow signs for "Wawayanda Beach". The start/finish will be at the beach. Check-in will be open from 4PM-5PM. All runners must be checked-in by 5PM. All runners will start at 5:30PM.. All runners are REQUIRED to have a headlamp and/or flashlight. Runners are strongly encouraged to bring an extra headlamp/flashlight and extra batteries. We will not have extra to give out and we cannot permit you to run if you do not have a light. If you fail to bring a headlamp, not only will you not be permitted to run, but you'll also have to answer to David S. Pumpkins. **This is a cupless event; please bring a water bottle/cup** There are restrooms at the "Boat Launch", just a short walk from the beach (the large bathhouses are closed for the winter). The entire course is runnable with very minimal technical terrain. The first 1/2 of the 5K is a large double-wide trail with a long gradual hill leading up to Wingdam Trail. Wingdam Trail turns into a singletrack. Less than a 1/4 mile at the beginning of Wingdam includes a steep, somewhat technical ascent and descent. Little Bear Trail is singletrack along the lake with some roots.

Runners will start at the check-in area at the beach. Runners will follow Double Pond Trail past the lake. The "Historic Furnace" will be on the left as you continue onto Laurel Pond Trail. Turn right onto Wingdam Trail. After passing the dam on the left, turn left onto Little Bear Trail. Little Bear Trail runs right along Wawayanda Lake for 1/2 mile. When you get to the end of the clearing, turn left to get back on Double Pond Trail to get back to the beach.