Feral Swan Trail Fest

Saturday, May 22 – Sunday, May 23, 2027

10:00 AM EDT

Ringwood, New Jersey

Free–$599.50 · 12 races

10km, 1 Mile, Half Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Feral Swan Trail Fest, taking place on Saturday, May 22nd, 2027, in the scenic Ringwood, Passaic. This exhilarating event features a unique three-loop cloverleaf course with race distances up to 100K, including a thrilling 24-hour timed event. Each loop brings you back to the vibrant Squatch HQ, where you can enjoy free camping, an invigorating aid station, and endless good vibes throughout the weekend.

Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or a newcomer eager to conquer your first trail race, the Feral Swan Trail Fest promises an incredible blend of community spirit and trail magic. Join fellow runners and outdoor enthusiasts for a weekend filled with excitement, camaraderie, and the beauty of the great outdoors. Plus, your participation supports the non-profit Bigger Than The Trail, making this event a true celebration of both nature and community. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary trail party!

Races

Kids 1 Miler

Opens in 2 weeks

Bring the kiddos out for a fun run 1 miler on Sunday. This event kicks off at 9:15am, shortly after the big pack takes off. The route is 1/2 mile out and back from HQ

Sunday, May 23, 2027 (9:15 AM EDT)

Free
5k

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Incl. $2.80 Fee

The 5K starts at 9am on Sunday with no cutoff times. We do not allow pacers for the 5K unless you are over the age of 60 or are an athlete with a disability. 416 ft gain, 405 ft loss Checkered Loop one time = 5K

Sunday, May 23, 2027 (9:00 AM EDT)

$32.80
10k

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Incl. $3.40 Fee

The 10K starts at 9am on Sunday with no cutoff times. We do not allow pacers for the 5K unless you are over the age of 60 or are an athlete with a disability. 468 ft gain, 557 ft loss Pink Loop one time = 10K

Sunday, May 23, 2027 (9:00 AM EDT)

$43.40
Half Marathon

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Incl. $4.60 Fee

The Half Marathon starts at 10am on Saturday with no cutoff times. This makes the 13.1M hiker-friendly. We want you to finish! We do not allow pacers for the half marathon unless you are over the age of 60 or are an athlete with a disability. 1,342 ft gain, 1,454 ft loss Blue Loop + Pink Loop + Checkered = 13.61 miles

Sunday, May 23, 2027 (10:00 AM EDT)

$64.60
50k

Opens in 2 weeks

Incl. $6.10 Fee

It can be hard to find a 50K that has generous cutoff times. You have a full 24 hours to finish the Feral Swan 50K! You can have a pacer with you if you are still on the course after sunset, otherwise we do not allow pacers for the 50K unless you are over the age of 60 or are an athlete with a disability. 3,100 ft gain, 3,313 ft loss Blue + Pink + Checkered + Blue + Pink + Checkered + Checkered = 31 miles

Saturday, May 22, 2027 (10:00 AM EDT)

$91.10
50M

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Incl. $7.30 Fee

You have a full 24 hours to finish the 50 miles! You can have a pacer with you if you are still on the course after sunset, otherwise we do not allow pacers for the 50M unless you are over the age of 60 or are an athlete with a disability. 4,952 ft gain and 5,411 ft loss Blue + Pink + Checkered + Blue + Pink + Checkered + Blue + Pink + Checkered + Blue + Pink = 50.85 miles.

Saturday, May 22, 2027 (10:00 AM EDT)

$112.30
100k

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Incl. $9.10 Fee

There are very few 100Ks in the northeast and even fewer that are hiker friendly. You have a full 24 hours to finish the 100K so you dont have to worry about chasing cutoffs! You can have a pacer with you if you are still on the course after sunset, otherwise we do not allow pacers for the 50M unless you are over the age of 60 or are an athlete with a disability. 6,242 ft gain and 6,713 ft loss Blue + Pink + Checkered + Blue + Pink + Checkered + Blue + Pink + Checkered + Blue + Pink + Checkered + Blue + Checkered = 62 miles

Saturday, May 22, 2027 (10:00 AM EDT)

$144.10
24H Solo

Opens in 2 weeks

Incl. $11.80 Fee

For folks doing the 24H solo event, you'll repeat the loop sequence as many times as you want within 24 hours. The beauty of a timed event is that you can run/hike as much or as little as you want; once you start, there are no DNFs! If you want to do 100K and its your first attempt at the distance, we encourage you to opt for the 24H event rather than the 100K race. The same goes for folks who are on the fence about whether or not they can definitely complete 100M. Doing so takes the pressure out of the equation and sign up for 36H! Your loop order is: Blue -> Pink-> Checkered

Saturday, May 22, 2027 (10:00 AM EDT)

$191.80
24H 4 Person Relay

Opens in 2 weeks

Incl. $25.00 Fee

4 trail besties can opt to take on the 24H Relay to complete as many miles as they can. The beauty of a timed event is that you can run/hike as much or as little as you want; once you start, there are no DNFs! Teams must establish a fixed running order at check-in. Runners must complete loops in this exact repeating sequence throughout the 24 hours. Your loop sequence is: Blue -> Pink-> Checkered We have four divisions for the relay options: - Co-Ed (At least 50% women/non-binary participants) - Open (Any mix of genders, including all-men or teams that don't meet the Co-Ed ratio) - Womens & NonBinary (100% women, female-identifying, nonbinary participants)

Saturday, May 22, 2027 (10:00 AM EDT)

$505.00
24H 6 Person Relay

Opens in 2 weeks

Incl. $29.50 Fee

6 trail besties can opt to take on the 24H Relay to complete as many miles as they can. The beauty of a timed event is that you can run/hike as much or as little as you want; once you start, there are no DNFs! Teams must establish a fixed running order at check-in. Runners must complete loops in this exact repeating sequence throughout the 24 hours. Your loop sequence is: Blue -> Pink-> Checkered We have four divisions for the relay options: - Co-Ed (At least 50% women/non-binary participants) - Open (Any mix of genders, including all-men or teams that don't meet the Co-Ed ratio) - Womens & NonBinary (100% women, female-identifying, nonbinary participants)

Saturday, May 22, 2027 (10:00 AM EDT)

$599.50
Hardship Entry

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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.

Saturday, May 22, 2027 (10:00 AM EDT)

Free
Charity Bib

Opens in 2 weeks

Incl. $4.30 Fee

Register for this one if you want to raise funds for one of our charity partners or charitable programs! By registering for the charity bib, you have a fundraising goal of $300 that will need to be met 3 days before the race. If you don't reach your fundraising goal and you still want to run/hike the race, you'll need to pay the difference in the registration fee for the event you are participating in.

Saturday, May 22, 2027 (10:00 AM EDT)

$59.30

Organiser's description

Unleash your inner wild at the Feral Swan Trail Festival at Ringwood State Park from May 2123. This three-loop cloverleaf course, has distances up to a 100K, including a 24 hour timed event with each race getting the full 24 hour cutoff! Every loop brings you right back to Squatch HQ with free camping, an unhinged aid station, and non-stop good vibes to keep the party going all weekend long. Whether you're chasing your first trail ultra, testing your limits or wanting to camp out under the stars with fellow runners and hikers, the Feral Swan is the best combo of community and pure trail magic. We are supporting our non-profit partner, Bigger Than The Trail https://bttt.runwith this Trail Party!