Buck 50 - Kattskill Bay, NY

Buck 50 - Kattskill bay, NY

Buck 50 is a 50 kilometer trail race held on October 3, 2026 in Kattskill bay, NY. The event is based at Camp Chingachgook, 1872 Pilot Knob Rd, and the course runs on trails along the shore of Lake George in the southern Adirondacks.

The route climbs roughly 9,000 feet and traverses multiple peaks and connector trails. Runners follow a dirt path to the Buck Mountain trail, cross Buck Mountain, then use Shelving Rock and Dacy Clearing Rd to reach the Sleeping Beauty trail. From there the course continues toward Fishbrook Pond and the Black Mountain trail, summits Black Mountain, drops to Black Mountain Point on Lake George, climbs the shoulder of Erebus Mountain, returns to Dacy Clearing Rd, and finishes back at Camp Chingachgook.

The organizer requests prior ultra-trail experience for participants. Relevant experience examples include recent finishes at ultra distance trail races or strong performances at sub ultra or non-trail races.

Aid stations and cutoffs are listed for specific points on course. Notable checkpoints include aid stations at Dacy Clearing Rd, Black Mountain trail, and Black Mountain Point, with cutoffs at select locations and a 12 hour cutoff for the finish. Registration closes on Sunday, September 20 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.