2026 - Squatchy Hooky: Lake to Summit
2026 distances
Trail running
10K Run/Hike (Trail)
The 10K course highlights the technical trails, beautiful views, and steep climbs of Hook Mountain. This is NOT a flat course; this is a MOUNTAIN race. The 10K packs in 1,300 ft of elevation gain on rugged, rocky terrain and has steep climbs/descents, cliffs, and scrambling. The 10K course includes dangerous dropoffs beyond the edge of the trail as you approach the Hook Mountain Summit. There is one on-course aid station at mile 4.25.
Running
5K Run/Walk (Pavement)
The 5K is a fully accessible paved loop around Rockland Lake, perfect for runners, walkers, families, and athletes using wheelchairs. This scenic course winds along the lake’s shoreline, offering wide-open views of the water, lush parkland, and gentle terrain throughout. The loop is mostly flat, making it a fast, fun, and inclusive trail party experience! (There are no on-course aid stations for the 5K)
Wheelchair
5K Wheelchair Roll (Pavement)
The 5K is a fully accessible paved loop around Rockland Lake, perfect for runners, walkers, families, and athletes using wheelchairs. This scenic course winds along the lake’s shoreline, offering wide-open views of the water, lush parkland, and gentle terrain throughout. The loop is mostly flat, making it a fast, fun, and inclusive trail party experience! (There are no on-course aid stations for the 5K)
Race-day weather
Conditions on June 6, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 5:23 AM and sets at 8:25 PM local time (EDT) in Valley Cottage on June 6, 2026 — 15h 01m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Squatchy Hooky: Lake to Summit
173 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 10K Run/Hike (Trail), 10K Run/Hike (Trail) Overall & Teams-Middle School Trail Team Registration
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Smith | 55:08 | 8:52 /mi |
| 2 | Matthew Machovec | 56:10 | 9:02 /mi |
| 3 | Christian Zinck | 1:01:47 | 9:56 /mi |
| 4 | Luke MacDonald | 1:01:39 | 9:55 /mi |
| 5 | Lukas Kaminski | 1:02:19 | 10:02 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
Other races near Valley Cottage
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Rockland Lake 30/50k
NAMI Rockland 5K Run / Walk for Mental Wellness 2026
Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon
Empire State Half Marathon & 5k
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 11 Valley Cottage events
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