Squatchy Surprise 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 24, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- South Orange Village, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $100 on Jan 1, 2027
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12H | 50 Mile | Jul 24, 20277:00 AM | $95$100 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 6H | 50K | Jul 24, 20271:00 PM | $70$75 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 3H | Half Marathon | Jul 24, 20274:00 PM | $60$65 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Hardship Entry | – | Jul 24, 20274:00 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 50 Mile fee goes up to $100 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 12H: $95 until Dec 31, then $100 until Mar 31, then $110 until Jun 30, then $120 until Jul 24.
- 6H: $70 until Dec 31, then $75 until Mar 31, then $80 until Jun 30, then $90 until Jul 24.
- 3H: $60 until Dec 31, then $65 until Mar 31, then $70 until Jun 30, then $75 until Jul 24.
- Hardship Entry: Free until Jul 22.
Online registration closes Jul 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:45 AM, and the 12H starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2-60 Bear Lane, South Orange Village, NJ 07079
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 24 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 63°F and hot years reach 96°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
- 2-60 Bear Lane, South Orange Village, NJ 07079Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 160 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 24, 2027), 2026 (Jul 25, 2026), 2025 (Jul 26, 2025), 2024 (Jul 27, 2024), 2020 (Sep 26, 2020), 2019 (Sep 28, 2019)
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Quick answers
- When is Squatchy Surprise?
- Saturday, July 24, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $100 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 24, 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?
- Half Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile.
- Where does it start?
- 2-60 Bear Lane, South Orange Village, NJ 07079.
From the organizers
Join us at the South Mountain Reservation in South Orange, New Jersey on Saturday July 24, 2026 for The Squatchy Surprise! Inspired by the TommyKnocker Ultra, 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...... We are supporting our non-profit partner, Bigger Than The Trail with this Trail Party!