Vermont 50 Moutnain Bike or Ultra Run Races
The Vermont 50 is comprised of six distinct races held at Mount Ascutney in Brownsville VT.
The race happens every year the last Sunday in September!
Select a race from the list below to learn more.
Race proceeds benefit Vermont Adaptive.
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50 Mile Mountain Bike Race
About 2/3 (67%) of the 50 Mile course is on trails or jeep (unimproved) roads. 30% is on smooth, rolling gravel roads and 3% is on pavement. It is a challenging course, with good footing/traction, plenty of hills and classic Vermont scenery that will be a welcome distraction. The total vertical elevation for the 50 Mile race is about 8,900 feet. Categories include: Novice – entry level or first time competitor, Sport – intermediate competitor and Expert – very advanced competitor.
Crews follow you around on race day giving you support during the race.
They can provide you with food, beverages, change of clothing etc.
But they can ONLY do this at designated aid station locations on course.
And their vehicle must be registered with us and they must display our race crew parking permit.In order to enter any of these aid stations, the CREW VEHICLE must display our race an Official Aid Station Access Car Tag.
Vehicles WITHOUT A TAG will be asked to leave or will be towed.Crews can meet their race participants at:
#3 Skunk Hollow (50 Mile ONLY) Mile 12.0
#7 Greenall’s (50 Km, 50 Mi) K13.4 M/50M 31.5 M
#10 Johnson’s (50 Km, 50 Mi) K28.5 M/ 50M 47.5 MCONTACT WITH RACE PARTICIPANTS CAN ONLY BE MADE AT THESE DESIGNATED AID STATIONS. ANY OTHER CONTACT DURING THE RACE IS A VIOLATION OF RACE RULES AND GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
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50 Mile Women’s Two-Person Mountain Bike Relay
Rider One: 32 Miles From Start To Greenall’s
The first rider will ride 32 miles of the course to the Greenall Aid Station.
At Greenall’s the riders will have to transfer the bike plaque or chipped ankle bracelet to the second rider’s bike. The first rider will then return to the Start/Finish area by road, an approximate distance of 5.1 miles or get a ride from their registered Crew Vehicle that is displaying a parking permit.Rider Two: 18 Miles From Greenall’s To Finish
The second rider will be waiting, after coming to the Greenall Station by road from the Start/Finish area or by getting a ride from their registered Crew Vehicle that is displaying a parking permit.
The second rider will depart Greenall’s to complete the last 18 miles of the course to the Finish.Both riders may bike the roads between Greenall’s and the Start/Finish (BUT NOT THE RACE COURSE) or get a ride from their crew member displaying a Crew Parking Permit.
Crews follow you around on race day giving you support during the race.
They can provide you with food, beverages, change of clothing etc.
But they can ONLY do this at designated aid station locations on course.
And their vehicle must be registered with us and they must display our race crew parking permit.In order to enter any of these aid stations, the CREW VEHICLE must display our race an Official Aid Station Access Car Tag.
Vehicles WITHOUT A TAG will be asked to leave or will be towed.Crews can meet their race participants at:
#3 Skunk Hollow (50 Mile ONLY) Mile 12.0
#7 Greenall’s (50 Km, 50 Mi) K13.4 M/50M 31.5 M
#10 Johnson’s (50 Km, 50 Mi) K28.5 M/ 50M 47.5 MCONTACT WITH RACE PARTICIPANTS CAN ONLY BE MADE AT THESE DESIGNATED AID STATIONS. ANY OTHER CONTACT DURING THE RACE IS A VIOLATION OF RACE RULES AND GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
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50 Mile Over 60 Two-Person Mountain Bike Relay
Rider One: 32 Miles From Start To Greenall’s
The first rider will ride 32 miles of the course to the Greenall Aid Station.
At Greenall’s the riders will have to transfer the bike plaque or chipped ankle bracelet to the second rider’s bike. The first rider will then return to the Start/Finish area by road, an approximate distance of 5.1 miles or get a ride from their registered Crew Vehicle that is displaying a parking permit.Rider Two: 18 Miles From Greenall’s To Finish
The second rider will be waiting, after coming to the Greenall Station by road from the Start/Finish area or by getting a ride from their registered Crew Vehicle that is displaying a parking permit.
The second rider will depart Greenall’s to complete the last 18 miles of the course to the Finish.Both riders may bike the roads between Greenall’s and the Start/Finish (BUT NOT THE RACE COURSE) or get a ride from their crew member displaying a Crew Parking Permit.
Crews follow you around on race day giving you support during the race.
They can provide you with food, beverages, change of clothing etc.
But they can ONLY do this at designated aid station locations on course.
And their vehicle must be registered with us and they must display our race crew parking permit.In order to enter any of these aid stations, the CREW VEHICLE must display our race an Official Aid Station Access Car Tag.
Vehicles WITHOUT A TAG will be asked to leave or will be towed.Crews can meet their race participants at:
#3 Skunk Hollow (50 Mile ONLY) Mile 12.0
#7 Greenall’s (50 Km, 50 Mi) K13.4 M/50M 31.5 M
#10 Johnson’s (50 Km, 50 Mi) K28.5 M/ 50M 47.5 MCONTACT WITH RACE PARTICIPANTS CAN ONLY BE MADE AT THESE DESIGNATED AID STATIONS. ANY OTHER CONTACT DURING THE RACE IS A VIOLATION OF RACE RULES AND GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
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50 Mile Ultra Run
Almost 2/3 of your total course is trail, most of which provides fairly decent footing, with little in the way of rocks or roots. Eight miles of it is on segments of the 100 Mile course. The total vertical for the 50 Mi is about 8,900’.
Crews follow you around on race day giving you support during the race.
They can provide you with food, beverages, change of clothing etc.
But they can ONLY do this at designated aid station locations on course.
And their vehicle must be registered with us and they must display our race crew parking permit.In order to enter any of these aid stations, the CREW VEHICLE must display our race an Official Aid Station Access Car Tag.
Vehicles WITHOUT A TAG will be asked to leave or will be towed.Crews can meet their race participants at:
#3 Skunk Hollow (50 Mile ONLY) Mile 12.0
#7 Greenall’s (50 Km, 50 Mi) K13.4 M/50M 31.5 M
#10 Johnson’s (50 Km, 50 Mi) K28.5 M/ 50M 47.5 MCONTACT WITH RACE PARTICIPANTS CAN ONLY BE MADE AT THESE DESIGNATED AID STATIONS. ANY OTHER CONTACT DURING THE RACE IS A VIOLATION OF RACE RULES AND GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
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50 Mile Run Relay Team
Relay Mileage Breakdown – 12.3 Miles Start to Skunk Hollow – 19.0 Miles Skunk Hollow to Greenall’s – 18.7 Miles Greenall’s to finish.
Crews follow you around on race day giving you support during the race.
They can provide you with food, beverages, change of clothing etc.
But they can ONLY do this at designated aid station locations on course.
And their vehicle must be registered with us and they must display our race crew parking permit.In order to enter any of these aid stations, the CREW VEHICLE must display our race an Official Aid Station Access Car Tag.
Vehicles WITHOUT A TAG will be asked to leave or will be towed.Crews can meet their race participants at:
#3 Skunk Hollow (50 Mile ONLY) Mile 12.0
#7 Greenall’s (50 Km, 50 Mi) K13.4 M/50M 31.5 M
#10 Johnson’s (50 Km, 50 Mi) K28.5 M/ 50M 47.5 MCONTACT WITH RACE PARTICIPANTS CAN ONLY BE MADE AT THESE DESIGNATED AID STATIONS. ANY OTHER CONTACT DURING THE RACE IS A VIOLATION OF RACE RULES AND GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
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50 Km Endurance Run
This isn’t quite so challenging as the 50 mile. Almost 2/3 of your total course is trail, most of which provides fairly decent footing, with little in the way of rocks or roots. Eight miles of it is on segments of the 100 Mile course. The total vertical for the 50 Km is about 5,600’.
Crews follow you around on race day giving you support during the race.
They can provide you with food, beverages, change of clothing etc.
But they can ONLY do this at designated aid station locations on course.
And their vehicle must be registered with us and they must display our race crew parking permit.In order to enter any of these aid stations, the CREW VEHICLE must display our race an Official Aid Station Access Car Tag.
Vehicles WITHOUT A TAG will be asked to leave or will be towed.Crews can meet their race participants at:
#3 Skunk Hollow (50 Mile ONLY) Mile 12.0
#7 Greenall’s (50 Km, 50 Mi) K13.4 M/50M 31.5 M
#10 Johnson’s (50 Km, 50 Mi) K28.5 M/ 50M 47.5 MCONTACT WITH RACE PARTICIPANTS CAN ONLY BE MADE AT THESE DESIGNATED AID STATIONS. ANY OTHER CONTACT DURING THE RACE IS A VIOLATION OF RACE RULES AND GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
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Races For Our Next Generation On Saturday
Free Kids Fun Runs Or Bike Rides
Fun Bike Rides
Bike check-in Noon-1:45 pm in the BIG TENT. and pick up your bib (s).Bike Ride* Meet at 2 p.m.
*Helmets are required for ALL Bike Rides
Bike rides are limited to 25 riders for each ride, first come, first serve.*2 mile bike ride is for children who are able to bike independently.The course will be a loop at the start/finish of the VT50 race.Fun Runs
Run check-in Noon-1:45 pm in the BIG TENT.Kids Fun Runs meet at 2:30 PMapprox. 1/2 mile Runapprox. 1 mile Runapprox. 2 mile RunThe course will be a loop at the start/finish of the VT50 race