Squatchy Leftovers 2027
- Date
- Saturday, November 27, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- West Orange, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $95 on Sep 1, 2027
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | 50K | Nov 27, 20278:00 AM | $85$95 after Sep 1, 2027 | – |
| 25K | Other | Nov 27, 20278:30 AM | $55$60 after Sep 1, 2027 | – |
| 10K | Ultra | Nov 27, 20279:00 AM | $45$50 after Nov 1, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 27, 20279:30 AM | $35$40 after Nov 1, 2027 | – |
| Kids 1 Miler | Kids | Nov 27, 20279:45 AM | $10 | – |
| Hardship Entry | – | Nov 27, 202710:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 50K: $85 until Aug 31, then $95 until Oct 31, then $110 until Nov 27.
- 25K: $55 until Aug 31, then $60 until Oct 31, then $65 until Nov 27.
- 10K: $45 until Oct 31, then $50 until Nov 27.
- 5K: $35 until Oct 31, then $40 until Nov 27.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in New Jersey runs 6:55:29, about 13:22 a mile, based on 3 races with published results.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the 50K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 490 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
374 Walker Road, West Orange, NJ 07052
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)5K
25K
10K
Aggregated from official results for Squatchy Leftovers. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Squatchy Leftovers?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 31:44 or better, the top quarter in 38:18, and half the field in 43:34; the last tenth came in after 1:06:02.
At the 2025 25K, the fastest tenth finished in 2:28:49 or better, the top quarter in 2:41:19, and half the field in 3:06:52; the last tenth came in after 4:26:16.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 59:22 or better, the top quarter in 1:07:46, and half the field in 1:19:48; the last tenth came in after 1:50:18.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 71 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Squatchy Leftovers 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 92 to 122 finishers, and the median time rose from 43:17 to 43:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 122 (+31%) | 43:34 | under 31:44 | 25:35 |
| 2024 | 93 (+18%) | 42:57 | under 33:33 | 22:08 |
| 2023 | 79 (+4%) | 42:40 | under 29:42 | 21:51 |
| 2022 | 76 (-17%) | 42:56 | under 34:17 | 25:45 |
| 2021 | 92 | 43:17 | under 31:43 | 22:46 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most New Jersey trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 38:18, against 28:46 in a typical New Jersey trail 5K, so times here run 33 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most US trail 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:07:46, against 1:02:41 in a typical US trail 10K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- 50K: Faster than most US trail 50Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 50K field finished under 5:43:55, against 6:09:33 in a typical US trail 50K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
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 November 27 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 48°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 56°F.
Based on 75 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
- 374 Walker Road, West Orange, NJ 07052Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 490 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 50K, Ultra, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Nov 27, 2027), 2025 (Nov 29, 2025), 2024 (Nov 30, 2024), 2023 (Nov 25, 2023), 2022 (Nov 26, 2022), 2021 (Nov 27, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Squatchy Leftovers?
- Saturday, November 27, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $95 on Sep 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- 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, 50K, Ultra, Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 122 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 43:34 and the winner ran 25:35.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 38:18, against 28:46 in a typical New Jersey trail 5K, so times here run 33 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 374 Walker Road, West Orange, NJ 07052.
From the organizers
Join us on Saturday November 28, 2026 at the South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ for The Squatchy Leftovers trail race! You can register to run/hike a 5K, 10K, 25K or 50K! 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. Please visit our website for the complete details on this race, course maps, gpx files etc!