Course format
Trail course with a big early hill
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Squatchywaska Mountainfest
Runners rave that the Squatchywaska Mountainfest 10‑Miler delivers raw Shawangunk Ridge scenery with 2,776 ft of relentless elevation, rock scrambles, root‑strewn singletrack, and sweeping summit views that make every burning quad worthwhile. Aid stations stocked with electrolyte mixes, water, bananas, and PB&Js, plus enthusiastic volunteers, earned consistent praise, and the supportive “Sasquatch community” vibe kept hikers and road runners alike motivated through the toughest climbs. Drawbacks include limited parking, tee sizing that runs small, and course markings that can be hard to follow on the most technical sections, while the remote trail means little crowd support. Overall, the race is a memorable test of hill strength set in a stunning, well‑organized setting.
RegisterOpen signupultrasignup.comWebsiteOfficial race sitesassquadtrailrunning.comLocationEllenville, NYRace start area
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Elevation profile
56 ft net up
Pressure point
Early climb
Weather bias
Wet-course risk
Free training plan
Build a free CHARITY BIB 25k (+$500 fundraising) plan for this race.
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Course Profile
Squatchywaska Mountainfest CHARITY BIB 25k (+$500 fundraising) course profile
This course section is built from a mapped route and elevation profile so you can understand how the race is likely to run.
Synced course focus
CHARITY BIB 25k (+$500 fundraising) checkpoint 2
Mile 1.7 · 1243 ft · CHARITY BIB 25k (+$500 fundraising) checkpoint 2. Climb signal: about 164 ft at 10% grade.
Course trace
The route line and elevation chart reflect the selected distance.
Pressure model
Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.
What comes next
Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.
Difficulty Meter
How hard is a 5K?
79/100
- Course detail
- Detailed
- Weather detail
- Historical + forecast
- Race-day detail
- Moderate
- Weather view
- Live forecast
Weather read
Strong headwind penalty
Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.
Jump to weather analysisWeather Analysis
Squatchywaska Mountainfest CHARITY BIB 25k (+$500 fundraising) weather outlook
Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.
Route-aligned wind
-4.5 mph
Interpretation
Strong headwind penalty
NOAA race-window forecast is live. Wind is scored relative to the course bearing where possible.
Estimated weather effect
+3.01%
Heuristic read
Major weather drag
Help score
-54
Historical profile
Historically weather-dragged
Based on 7 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.
Tailwind years
57%
Headwind years
43%
Helpful weather
0%
Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.
Weather history
2025 race-weekend conditions
Race date
Apr 26, 2025
Avg temperature
64.7F
Avg wind
9.6 mph
Aligned wind
-0.01 mph
Mostly neutral year
+1.64% estimated finish-time effect · 24 hourly observationsStart
76F
Mostly Sunny
3.0 mph · WMid-course
74F
Mostly Sunny
9.0 mph · NWFinish
76F
Mostly Sunny
3.0 mph · WCourse Breakdown
Where the 5K shifts
Active segment
Middle move
This segment is coming from the stored climb signals: about 164 ft gained at 10.8% grade.
Race-Day Logistics
Squatchywaska Mountainfest CHARITY BIB 25k (+$500 fundraising) race-day logistics
Race weekend
8 recorded years
The basic race structure is in place for planning.
Distance options
4 distances
This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.
Race-day planning
More details coming
Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.
Course Map
Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.
Map overview
This map follows the available route for the selected distance and stays in sync with the elevation chart.
Highlighted point
CHARITY BIB 25k (+$500 fundraising) checkpoint 2
CHARITY BIB 25k (+$500 fundraising) checkpoint 2. Climb signal: about 164 ft at 10% grade.
What to watch
Use this map to spot turns, neighborhoods, and where the race starts to feel different.
Course coverage
Route shape and elevation are available, while aid stations and spectator overlays may still be added over time.
Why it matters
Ellenville, NY should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.
Planning
Use the CHARITY BIB 25k (+$500 fundraising) at Squatchywaska Mountainfest as a planning target rather than a qualification race.
Entry posture
Open entry
There is no qualification signal in the current event record.
Race framing
CHARITY BIB 25k (+$500 fundraising) planning
The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.
Race History
Race history overview
Past editions tracked
8
Recorded race years
ArchiveCurrent route view
Available
CHARITY BIB 25k (+$500 fundraising)
CurrentBenchmarks
Growing archive
More historical context will be added here as the archive grows
In progressReview Radar
Runner signal for Squatchywaska Mountainfest CHARITY BIB 25k (+$500 fundraising)
Course
93/100
Logistics
47/100
Crowd support
73/100
Aid stations
87/100
Finish area
87/100
Recommend
87/100
Common questions
FAQ
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