Mountain Madness Series

About Mountain Madness Series

The Running Kind and Sassquad Trail Running are bringing you a brand new mountain running series: Mountain Madness.

This challenge combines four events, two from each brand. Those who join the fun and run all four events throughout 2026 will have a true taste of Northeast trail running & will earn a commemorative item. You choose your distance at each event; all distances count! As long as you complete one race at each of the four mountain events, you’ll conquer the Mountain Madness Series.

The Running Kind (here on Movemint)

• C'mon Armageddon

  • May 17, 2026

  • 50K, 10 Mile & 5 Mile

  • West Milford, NJ

  • Designed to push runners through rugged, technical terrain in northern New Jersey, including boulder fields, river crossings, and steep mountain ascents. Options range from a 50K with over 7,000 feet of elevation gain to a 10 Miler with more than 2,000 feet and a 5 Miler with roughly 1,000 feet of gain. Unforgettable views, including glimpses of the New York City skyline.

• Climb It For Climate

  • August 16, 2026

  • 25K & 8K

  • Highmount, NY

  • Takes place on the formidable slopes of Belleayre Mountain in the Catskills, rising to just under 3,500 feet with constant views of the surrounding High Peaks. Choose between a 25K covering 15 miles with 5,000 feet of elevation gain and descent, or an 8K spanning 5 miles with approximately 1,400 feet of gain and descent.

Sassquad Trail Running (Register on RunSignup)

• Big Bear SquaTCh North

  • April 4, 2026

  • Half Marathon, 10K, 10K Ruck

  • Bear Mountain, NY

  • A very challenging mountain race featuring steep climbs, sharp descents, cliffside running, and multiple scrambling sections, all rewarded with sweeping views. The 13.1 mile course packs approximately 2,600 feet of elevation gain, while the 10K delivers a tough 1,400 feet of gain on highly technical terrain.

• Big Bear SquaTCh South

  • October 18, 2026

  • 13.1M & 10K

  • Tuxedo, NY

  • A rugged mountain course featuring rocky, root-filled singletrack, steep climbs, fast descents, and one technical scramble. The half marathon includes roughly 2,200 feet of elevation gain, while the 10K delivers about 1,200 feet of gain on consistently challenging terrain.

Events in this series

• Mountain Madness Series — October 31, 2026
• C'mon Armageddon — May 16, 2027
• Climb It For Climate — August 8, 2027

Series passes

• Climb it for Climate Bundle — $31 - $56
• C'mon Armageddon Bundle — $26 - $76