About the Big Bear SquaTCh North
This is a trail race in Harriman State Park, and it earns the word tough. The course involves real climbing, exposed scrambles, and ridge-top views that open up when you least expect them. The terrain underfoot is classic northeast technical trail: roots, rocks, and enough elevation to remind you this is a mountain, not a path through the woods.
Registration fees go directly toward trail maintenance in the park, so there is a tangible connection between running the race and keeping the trails in shape. The event is co-organized by a regional trails nonprofit, which shapes the whole feel of the morning, more stewardship than spectacle.
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Big Bear SquaTCh North 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
Half Marathon Results · 2026
147finishers
1:46:27winner
3:09:23median
5:20:35cutoff
Top 3: Brendan Offer (1:46:27) · Jim Mccue (1:48:21) · Thomas Garvey (1:51:12)
10K Results · 2026
88finishers
58:20winner
1:42:12median
3:37:18cutoff
Top 3: Joshua Gonzalez (58:20) · Francesca Paris (1:08:18) · Emily Angell (1:11:30)
The Big Bear SquaTCh North has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles4/3/2027 09:00$70
10K4/3/2027 09:00$45
10K Ruck4/3/2027 09:00$45
5K4/3/2027 09:00$35
Hardship Entry4/3/2027 09:00Free
Charity Bib4/3/2027 09:00$45
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