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Sugar Badger 50 Miles

Name: Sugar Badger 50 Miles
Start: 2026-05-23
End: 2026-05-23
Location: Belleville

Belleville, United States • 23 May 2026

Sugar Badger 50/50 and Half

The Sugar Badger 50/50 and Half is an out and back race on rail trails in southwest Wisconsin, based in Belleville, WI at 39 River Street. The course uses the Badger State Trail and the Sugar River State Trail. The trails are described as flat, smooth and soft, and include trestle bridges, scenic vistas and a quarter mile tunnel for which a light is recommended.

Race distances offered:

50 miles
50K
Half marathon

Amenities listed for the event include generous cutoff times, race swag and a finisher award (swag deadline noted as May 1, 2025), free pictures, free pizza and free beer. Aid stations and race volunteers are provided. A race book with detailed information is available for participants to review. Registration is noted to close on Friday, May 1 at 11:59 PM CT.

The description focuses on course characteristics, available distances and on-site amenities, and directs attention to the race book for detailed procedural information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Wisconsin Belleville

Race information

Website

50 mi

Sugar Badger 50 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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