Sugar Badger 50 Miles

Belleville, United States • 23 May 2026

Sugar Badger 50/50 and Half - Belleville, WI

The Sugar Badger events are out-and-back races held on rail trails in southwest Wisconsin, using 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 (light recommended).

Distances offered:

  • 50 miles
  • 50K
  • Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The event takes place in Belleville, Wisconsin, at 39 River Street on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Organizers note generous cutoff times and a detailed race book with course and event information. Race services include aid stations, volunteer support, event swag and a finisher award; the event also provides free photographs, free pizza, and free beer. A swag deadline and registration deadline are listed as May 1.

Additional practical notes in the event materials include detours that may affect the trail surface; participants are advised to review the race book for those details. The course format, combined with the flat rail-trail surface, is presented as accommodating for runners trying an event distance for the first time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
Sugar Badger 50 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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