2026 Wild Goose Course Preview

Join us Thursday, October 15 at 7pm for the Big Bear Squatch South pre-race livestream, live on YouTube. We’ll cover everything you need to know before race day, including course details, technical terrain, elevation, parking, timing, weather considerations, and what to expect on the trails, and we’ll answer your questions live so you can head into race weekend informed, confident, and ready to tackle the climbs and descents!

Join us Wednesday, September 17 at 7pm for the Wild Goose Trail Festival pre-race livestream, live on YouTube. We’ll cover everything you need to know before race weekend, including the different loop options, aid station setup, timing, parking, camping logistics, weather considerations, and what to expect across multiple days, and we’ll answer your questions live so you can arrive prepared, calm, and ready to settle into the festival miles!

Join us on Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:00 PM ET for our free webinar on Race Day Anxiety and Post-Race Blues for Trail Runners. In this webinar, The Trail Therapist Sarah Strong, LCSW, will help you recognize and manage the mental ups and downs that come with trail running. You’ll learn strategies to prepare in advance for pre-race nerves and how to handle anxiety or stress if it pops up during the race. The webinar will also cover tools for coping with the post-race blues, so you can recover mentally as well as physically. This session is perfect for runners who want to enjoy the full experience of racing while staying calm, focused, and resilient! Tune in live on the Sassquad YouTube channel and finish your races with confidence and balance.⁠https://www.thetrailtherapist.com/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fireweedcounseling

Join us on our YouTube Channel for this live stream on Wednesday August 26th at 7pm. This free webinar with Chaos Crewing is your chance to learn the ins and outs of successful crewing! We'll be diving into all the critical details: safety, gear, travel logistics, organization, and the behind-the-scenes support that can make or break race day. This session is especially helpful for anyone participating in the Wild Goose Trail Festival this September, whether you're running, crewing, or both. So invite your crew to join you for this webinar! It’s a great opportunity to learn together and build a solid game plan before race weekend. https://www.chaoscrewing.com/https://tinyurl.com/Chaos-Crewing-Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/chaoscrewingco/https://www.facebook.com/ultracrewingnetwork#

Join us for a special webinar with registered dietitian The Nutrition Mechanic, Dina Griffin, as we dive into all things nutrition and hydration for the Wild Goose Trail Festival! Whether you're gearing up for the 10K, 100 miler, or anything in between, this session will help you build a practical fueling plan to support your training and race-day performance. Dina has worked with trail and ultra runners of all levels, and she brings a science-based, real-world approach to endurance nutrition. She’ll cover strategies for hydration, calorie intake, electrolyte balance, and troubleshooting common race-day issues like GI distress and bonking. No matter your pace or distance, having a plan can make the difference between surviving and thriving out on the trails. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and leave with a plan to help you squatch your goals at Wild Goose Trail Festival! The webinar will be live-streamed on our YouTube Channel the recording will be available afterwards.

Join us Thursday, August 6 at 7pm for the Thunder Chicken Squatch Trail Jamboree pre-race livestream, live on YouTube. We’ll cover everything you need to know before race day, including course details, terrain, parking, timing, weather considerations, and what to expect during a long summer trail party, and we’ll answer your questions live so you can roll into race weekend prepared, confident, and ready to find the Thunder Chicken Squatch!

Join us on Wednesday, August 5th at 7:00 PM ET for our free webinar on Finalizing Your Race Day Plan for Trail Runners. In this webinar, The Trail Therapist Sarah Strong, LCSW, will guide you through the process of preparing mentally and strategically for race day. In this webinar, Sarah will show you how to use visualization, balance process-focused and outcome-focused thinking, and tackle mental strategies. Sarah will also cover smart communication with your crew and pacers, including what to say and what to avoid. This session is perfect for runners who want to enter race day confident, focused, and fully prepared. Tune in live on the Sassquad YouTube channel and refine your plan for a successful race experience!https://www.thetrailtherapist.com/https://www.instagram.com/fireweedcounseling

Join us Wednesday, July 22 at 7pm for the Squatchy Surprise pre-race livestream, live on YouTube. We’ll cover everything you need to know before race day, including how the golf ball draw works, loop options, timing, strategy considerations, parking, weather, and what to expect throughout the day, and we’ll answer your questions live so you can head into race weekend informed, flexible, and ready to embrace the chaos!

Join us on Wednesday, Wednesday, July 8th at 7:00 PM ET for our free webinar on Trail Running with Confidence: Facing Fears with Focus. In this webinar, The Trail Therapist Sarah Strong, LCSW, will guide you through exploring your trail fears and developing strategies to manage them effectively. We'll work with the circle of control to focus on what we can influence and learn how to distinguish between actionable tasks and what is best to let go. This webinar is ideal for runners who want to build confidence, reduce anxiety, and approach their training and adventures with a clearer, calmer mindset. https://www.thetrailtherapist.com/https://www.instagram.com/the_trail_therapist/

Join us live on Wednesday, July 1st at 7:00 PM for a course preview of the newly updated Wild Goose Trail Festival! With the festival officially moving from Wawayanda State Park to Ringwood State Park, this webinar will provide an in-depth look at the brand-new trail layouts, terrain expectations, and key navigation points you will encounter on race day. We will cover everything you need to know to prepare for the updated course and answer your questions live in the chat!Race WebsiteTrail Party HandbookInteractive Map