Squatch the Hook 2027
- Date
- Saturday, June 5, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Valley Cottage, New York
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $50 on Apr 30, 2027
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run/Hike (Trail) | 10K | Jun 5, 20279:00 AM | $45$50 after Apr 30, 2027 | 130 |
| 5K Run/Walk (Pavement) | 5K | Jun 5, 20279:00 AM | $35$40 after Apr 30, 2027 | 100 |
| 5K Wheelchair Roll (Pavement) | 5K | Jun 5, 20279:00 AM | $35$40 after Apr 30, 2027 | 10 |
| Hardship Entry | – | Jun 5, 20279:00 AM | Free | 5 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Apr 30, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run/Hike (Trail): $45 until Apr 29, then $50 until Jun 5.
- 5K Run/Walk (Pavement) and 5K Wheelchair Roll (Pavement): $35 until Apr 29, then $40 until Jun 5.
- Hardship Entry: Free until Jun 5.
Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in New York ($42).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in New York runs 1:18:41, about 12:40 a mile, based on 16 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:31:06 and men in 1:12:52.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:24 AM, and the 10K Run/Hike (Trail) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
153 Rockland Lake Rd, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results10K Run/Hike (Trail)
5K Run/Walk (Pavement)
Aggregated from official results (Snarky Squirrel Productions) for Squatch the Hook. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Squatch the Hook?
At the 2026 10K Run/Hike (Trail), the fastest tenth finished in 1:12:07 or better, the top quarter in 1:19:28, and half the field in 1:30:50; the last tenth came in after 2:23:07.
At the 2026 5K Run/Walk (Pavement), the fastest tenth finished in 26:58 or better, the top quarter in 31:50, and half the field in 40:07; the last tenth came in after 59:11.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:41:14 | 1:27:27 |
| 30-39 | 1:21:28 | 1:02:19 |
| 40-49 | 1:25:35 | 1:14:46 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:18:03 |
| 60-69 | 2:06:07 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most New York trail 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:19:28, against 1:03:03 in a typical New York trail 10K, so times here run 26 percent slower.
- 5K: Slower than most New York trail 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:50, against 30:12 in a typical New York trail 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 5 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 88°F.
Based on 60 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 153 Rockland Lake Rd, Valley Cottage, NY 10989Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 180 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 5, 2027), 2026 (Jun 6, 2026), 2018 (Sep 29, 2018)
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Quick answers
- When is Squatch the Hook?
- Saturday, June 5, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Apr 30, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in New York ($42).
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 100 runners finished the 10K Run/Hike (Trail); the median finish was 1:30:50 and the winner ran 55:08.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:19:28, against 1:03:03 in a typical New York trail 10K, so times here run 26 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 153 Rockland Lake Rd, Valley Cottage, NY 10989.
From the organizers
Two distances. Lake views below. Mountain views above. One unforgettable trail party!