Want to get a feel for the event? Check out the pics from last year's race.
The Hairy Gorilla Half Marathon & Squirrelly Six* Mile is part running race, part costume party, and is truly among the most unique events you'll ever do! Be on the look out for gorillas that have gone bananas, nutty squirrels, graves with your own names on them, and other inanity to keep you smiling and enjoying the beautiful views that await!
Join us in 2026 for our 22nd year of festive running mayhem at an event that has been dubbed the Best Costume Trail Race in America by Runnersworld!
*The Squirrelly Six is approximately 6.3 miles.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
8:00AM: Packet Pick-up / last chance Reg Starts (until 9AM)
8:55AM: Costume Contest and Gorilla Impersonation Contest Line-up
9:05AM: Start of the Gorilla Chase Kids Race (~Half Mile for 12 and under)
9:30AM: Start of the HGH&SS
10:55AM: Cut-off for 13.1M to continue past 6.3M (otherwise you are switched to the Squirrelly Six)
11AM: Squirelly Six Awards Ceremony
12PM: HGH Awards Ceremony
12:45PM: Entire Course Cut-off / Event Over
Thacher State Park*
1 Hailes Cave Road
Voorheesville, NY 12186
| 6M | 13.1M | |
|---|---|---|
| $30 | $45 | through June 30 |
| $35 | $50 | July & August |
| $40 | $55 | through 10/4 |
| $45 | $60 | 10/5+ |
Get ready for a great time! It's all about Halloween at this event - you are highly encouraged to dress up. Our volunteers will be costumed, we make a grave yard with the names of many of our pre-registered runners, and the course is even decorated in sections to be very spooky!
Post race, you'll receive a sweet finisher's medal and AWESOME post race food! Do note that there is not a merchandise item included with your registration.
Want to see something adorable? Check out this ~Half Mile kids event! While open to children 12 and under, most who participate range in age from 3 to 6 and always come in costume. Entry is $5/child and includes a custom finisher medal and post race snacks.
While you may have them on-site at the event, you are not permitted to participate with pets or strollers.
Be part of the Halloween fun! We welcome you to join us as a volunteer and help make it a true Halloween delight!
The 2026 event will utilize the same course/staging as 2025, staged from Hailes Cave Pavilion. (This was a change from 2015->2024.)
Please also note that the Squirrelly Six Mile is 6.3 Miles. Save some juice for that extra portion!.
Full Course Google Map (Shows both races on a single map)
Both races are run together. Everyone runs the same first 10K. From there, all doing the 13.1+ continue together to complete the 13.1.
(These are the same courses as used at our August Thacher Park Trail Running Festival.)
Aid Stations provide water refill. And also candy. If taking candy, we PREFER that you leave the wrapper at the aid station. Your only other option is to PACK IT OUT. Do NOT litter.
| 1 Carrick Road |
2 Start/Finish Area |
3 Overlook Parking Lot |
4 Beaver Dam Rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1m | 6.3m | 8.2m | 10.7m |
| Year | 6M | 13.1M | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 81 | 107 | 188 |
| 2006 | 104 | 111 | 215 |
| 2007 | 107 | 158 | 265 |
| 2008 | 178 | 214 | 392 |
| 2009 | 193 | 272 | 465 |
| 2010 | 314 | 282 | 596 |
| 2011 | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 253 | 261 | 514 |
| 2013 | 263 | 208 | 471 |
| 2014 | 281 | 239 | 520 |
| 2015 | 247 | 218 | 465 |
| 2016 | 206 | 226 | 432 |
| 2017 | 263 | 137 | 400 |
| 2018 | 226 | 160 | 386 |
| 2019 | 165 | 114 | 279 |
| 2020 | 172 | 115 | 287 |
| 2021 | 215 | 148 | 363 |
| 2022 | 232 | 127 | 359 |
| 2023 | 191 | 85 | 276 |
| 2024 | 174 | 95 | 269 |
| 2025 | 159 | 81 | 240 |
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