Introducing the Jackalope tent! A sanctuary to take a break from the loud music and crowds of a trail party -  it is also available to those who may need to breastfeed, pump or even the littlest squatches in need of a place to decompress. Why Jackalopes? They are peaceful cryptids and are also excellent singers (usually tenor). 

We're all about making Sassquad and the trail running world a place where everyone can join in on the fun! We know that some folks might need a little extra support to safely navigate the course, so we’re excited to introduce the Griffins! These awesome guide/support runners/hikers are here to team up with participants who could use a hand, ensuring everyone has a squatchtastic race experience—no matter what they need. Why is it called the Griffin Community? Griffins are inherently social, often portrayed as protectors of treasures and symbols of strength and guardianship. Their role as guardians involves collaboration, working together to protect sacred spaces or treasures. The Griffin Community is launching in the spring of 2025.

Whether it’s race instructions, event details, or general communication, we’re committed to ensuring that Spanish-speaking runners have the same opportunity to connect and enjoy the trail running experience. We believe that by breaking down language barriers, we’re making the trail running community more welcoming and accessible to all. The Sassquad en Español program is launching in the spring of 2025.

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​Ya sea en las instrucciones de la carrera, los detalles del evento o la comunicación general, estamos comprometidos a garantizar que los corredores de habla hispana tengan la misma oportunidad de conectarse y disfrutar de la experiencia de correr en senderos. Creemos que al eliminar las barreras del idioma, estamos haciendo que la comunidad de trail running sea más acogedora y accesible para todos. Nuestro programa Sassquad en Español se lanzará en la primavera de 2025.

Everyone’s journey is different and at Sassquad, we want all participants to feel comfortable and supported from the moment they arrive. For runners and hikers who may need a little extra space—whether due to mental health or physical conditions—we offer delayed starts. This allows individuals to start their race later, avoiding the crowds at check-in and the starting line. You can request a delayed start when you are registering on UltraSignUp for any of our events and once you make the request, our Accessibility Coordinator will contact you.

The Trailside Support program is here to make sure every runner and hiker has a great experience at our events. You can submit requests for accommodations ahead of time, and we’ll do our best to support your needs on race day. Our goal is to make sure everyone, regardless of ability or circumstance, feels comfortable, included, and ready to enjoy the trails to the fullest. The Trailside Support Program is launching in the spring of 2025.

We understand that some runners prefer to keep their race participation private. At Sassquad Trail Running, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that everyone feels comfortable signing up for our events. If you have concerns about your name being publicly displayed on the UltraSignUp race roster, we’ve worked with our friends at UltraSignUp to create a workaround that allows you to participate without your name appearing on the public list. If you’d like to take advantage of this option, please check out this informative PDF from UltraSignUp. Our goal is to create an inclusive and welcoming space where all runners feel safe and respected—both on and off the trails.