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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, Belleville, WI

The Sugar Badger 50/50 and Half takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Belleville, Wisconsin, with the venue listed as 39 River Street. Distances offered at the event include:

50 Miles
50K
Half Marathon (13.1 miles)

The course is an out and back on rail trails, using sections of the Badger State Trail and the Sugar River State Trail. The trails are described as flat, smooth and soft, with trestle bridges, scenic vistas and a quarter mile tunnel; use of a light is recommended for the tunnel. Detours may alter the surface in places; participants are advised to consult the race book for any routing changes.

Event services and logistics noted by the organizer include generous cutoff times, race swag and a finisher’s award (register by May 1 to guarantee full race swag and finisher’s award), free photos, free pizza and free beer. Aid stations are provided and volunteers staff the course. Registration closes on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:59 PM CT. More detailed event information is available in the race book on the event webpage. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Wisconsin Belleville

Race information

Website Registration

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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