Sugar Badger 50 Miles

Belleville, United States • 23 May 2026

Event overview

The Sugar Badger 50/50 and Half takes place Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Belleville, WI, with a listed venue of 39 River Street. The event includes three race distances:

  • 50 Miler
  • 50K
  • Half Marathon

Registration closes on Friday, May 1 at 11:59 PM CT. The listing notes a SWAG deadline of May 1, 2025 to guarantee full race swag and the finisher’s award. A race book with detailed information is available for participants.

Course and services

The races are run as out-and-back courses on the Badger State Trail and the Sugar River State Trail in southwest Wisconsin. The trails are described as flat, smooth, and soft, with trestle bridges, scenic vistas, and a 1/4 mile tunnel (a light is recommended for the tunnel). The event listing also notes generous cutoff times, aid stations, free photographs, free pizza, and free beer. Volunteers staff race operations and aid stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
13 mi
1/2 Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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