Vermont 50 Ultra Run

Brownsville, United States • 27 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Vermont 50 is an annual mountain bike and ultra-run event hosted at Ascutney Outdoors in West Windsor, Vermont. The 33rd Vermont 50 is scheduled for September 27, 2026. The race benefits Vermont Adaptive and has supported that organization for 32 years. Weekend activities take place at a base camp location on Ski Tow Road and include vendor displays and kids fun races on the Saturday before race day.

Races and logistics

Multiple competitive formats are offered, including single-run and team relay options for both running and mountain biking. The event website and race documents provide course descriptions, aid station locations, drop-bag procedures, crew-vehicle information, and race wave assignments. Registration opens May 25, 2026 and closes on September 5, 2026 or when entries are full. Sunday includes mandatory race meetings for competitors.

Distances:

  • 50 mile Ultra Run
  • 50 km (50K)
  • 50 mile Mountain Bike
  • 50 mile 2-3 person Relay
  • Women’s 2-person Mountain Bike Relay
  • Over-60 2-person Mountain Bike Relay
  • Kids fun rides and runs

Support resources mentioned include an online runners handbook, mountain bike handbook, crew handbook, and published aid station and trail-marker information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile Ultra Run
50 km
50 Km Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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