About This Race

Squatchy Hooky: Lake to Summit is a trail running event at Rockland Lake State Park in the Hudson Valley offering two distances. The 5K is a flat, paved, fully accessible loop around Rockland Lake with a wheelchair division. The 10K traverses the rugged Long Path with 1,300 ft of elevation gain, climbing rocky ledges to the Hook Mountain summit. It is co-hosted with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.

Course & Race Day Details

Mountainous terrain
Elevation
Mountainous Course
Mixed surface
Surface
Mixed Surface
Medium (200-1000)
Attendees
200

Hydration Support

One on-course aid station on the 10K ("9W" at mile 4.25) with water, snacks, and Skratch; no aid stations on the 5K

Awards

Awards for top 3 male, female and non-binary for the 5K, 5K Wheelchair Division, and 10K

Charity Beneficiary

New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

Race Weekend Logistics

Medical Support

Catskill Mountain Search and Rescue will be on-site to provide support

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Choose Your Distance

5K Wheelchair Roll (Pavement) 5K
The 5K is a fully accessible paved loop around Rockland Lake, perfect for runners, walkers, families, and athletes using wheelchairs. This scenic course winds along the lake’s shoreline, offering wide-open views of the water, lush parkland, and gentle terrain throughout. The loop is mostly flat, making it a fast, fun, and inclusive trail party experience! (There are no on-course aid stations for the 5K)
$35.00
Increases Apr 29
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Hardship Entry
If you are experiencing a financial hardship and would not be able to participate otherwise, please choose the "Hardship Entry" option. When we receive your registration, we will contact you with a code to register; at that time, you can let us know if you need a full or partial scholarship. If you are a community member who wants to contribute to our Squatch Community Fund, you can make a donation on our website.
$0.00
Increases Jun 05
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10K Run/Hike (Trail) 10K
The 10K course highlights the technical trails, beautiful views, and steep climbs of Hook Mountain. This is NOT a flat course; this is a MOUNTAIN race. The 10K packs in 1,300 ft of elevation gain on rugged, rocky terrain and has steep climbs/descents, cliffs, and scrambling. The 10K course includes dangerous dropoffs beyond the edge of the trail as you approach the Hook Mountain Summit. There is one on-course aid station at mile 4.25.
$45.00
Increases Apr 29
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5K Run/Walk (Pavement) 5K
The 5K is a fully accessible paved loop around Rockland Lake, perfect for runners, walkers, families, and athletes using wheelchairs. This scenic course winds along the lake’s shoreline, offering wide-open views of the water, lush parkland, and gentle terrain throughout. The loop is mostly flat, making it a fast, fun, and inclusive trail party experience! (There are no on-course aid stations for the 5K)
$35.00
Increases Apr 29
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