About This Race
The Double Squatch presents a unique challenge in the trail running calendar: a two-day event where runners can test their endurance across consecutive days at Stokes State Forest in New Jersey. Organized by Sassquad Trail Running, this race allows participants to choose their adventure with distance options ranging from 5K to half marathon on either or both days. The format attracts ultra runners seeking back-to-back long training runs as well as recreational runners looking to explore their limits over a weekend. What sets the Double Squatch apart is its flexible approach to multi-day racing. Rather than a single ultra-distance challenge, runners can accumulate miles across Saturday and Sunday, making it accessible to a broader range of abilities while still providing serious training stimulus for experienced ultramarathoners. The event takes place in the rolling terrain of New Jersey's highlands, offering a mix of technical sections with rocks and roots alongside more runnable stretches. The race organization emphasizes inclusivity with their "trail party" philosophy, welcoming all paces and ages. Aid stations feature both standard and specialized nutrition options, including vegan and gluten-free choices. With modest elevation gain and generous time cutoffs, the Double Squatch serves as both an introduction to multi-day running concepts and a training ground for seasoned trail runners preparing for longer challenges.
The Double Squatch course winds through Stokes State Forest in New Jersey's northern highlands, featuring approximately 350 feet of elevation gain per day across varied terrain. Runners encounter a mix of hard-packed wide trails and technical singletrack sections with characteristic northeastern rocks and roots, along with some gravel paths and brief road sections.
The course design emphasizes accessibility while maintaining trail authenticity, with an average of about 112 feet of elevation gain per mile. Technical sections provide challenge for experienced trail runners, while the overall runnable nature makes it approachable for those newer to trail running or building toward longer ultra distances.
Aid Stations
1 stations along the course
Squatch HQ
water, electrolyte, food, hot food, vegan options, gluten-free options
Single aid station serving as start/finish with full support throughout both days
Race History
2020 Results
Notable Features
The Double Squatch stands out as one of the few multi-day trail events where runners can customize their challenge by selecting distances on one or both days. This flexibility allows for progressive building of multi-day running experience while the single aid station format creates a festival atmosphere that supports both competitive goals and community building throughout the weekend.