Picture this…October 23, 1993 Our FIRST Vermont 50 race!! And here we are 30 30 years later…
THANK YOU VERMONT 50 LANDOWNERS AND RACE VOLUNTEERS!! (If you see folks around in RED Volunteer t-shirts, please THANK them. Our race couldn’t happen without them!) And THANK YOU RACE PARTICIPANTS! It’s HERE, our 30th race is finally here. Thanks for being here and helping us celebrate 30 years of the Vermont 50!
If you still have questions about our race please visit our website or FAQs Page.
HEADS UP-Please obey ALL speed limits (and NO PARKING signs). When in doubt, drive slowly.
Race Weekend, What to Expect DOWNLOAD Use this link and download our race weekend schedule before leaving home
So much happening today and Sunday. Bib/Bike Plaque Pick Up-Bring a photo ID or snap a pic on your PHONE Race T-shirt pick up Drop Bag drop off (if your crew isn’t carrying them for you) Car Tag/vehicle registrations for your Crew to access the three access aid stations-KNOW YOUR LICENSE PLATE! Race Merchandise Kid Races, Hay Bale Treasure Hunt, Golden Ticket Hunt to win one of two Cannondale kick bikes! Years/Miles Pint Glass Pick Up Silent Auction for a Cannondale Trail Bike (ends at 5 PM Saturday-pick up the bike Sunday!) Vendor Fair Live Music and Lots more.
Also on Saturday evening 5-8 PM Holiday Inn Club Vacations-Pre-Race Dinner (not included in your registration fee) Prepared and hosted by Holiday Inn Club Vacations Mount Ascutney Resort. Where: Mountain View Ballroom, Windham Building, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Mount Ascutney Resort The resort will not be holding a pasta dinner on Saturday night, but will offer 10% off their menu. There will be limited seating so reservations are a must. To make a reservation call 802-245-4656
Reminder, some aid station mileages have changed due to course rerouting… Aid Station Mileage has been updated DOWNLOAD
Sunday, September 24th the fun begins at 5AM!
5 AM Race Parking OPENS, if you are camping with us please considering walking or biking over to the RACE START AREA (a nice warm up!) 5-6:30 AM 50M Racer Meeting and Race Waves 5:30 50M Racer Meeting-find out about course changes 6:10 Race Waves begin DOWNLOAD
7:30 AM 50K Racer Meeting 8 AM 50K Race
Vermont 50 Race Starting Waves 2023 Wave 1 6:10 (ALL EXPERT) (ALL SINGLESPEED) (with signs for Sub 5, Sub 6, Sub 7, Over 7)
Wave 2 6:15 (SPORT 18-26-Senior I) (SPORT 27-44) Senior I, Senior II and Veteran
Wave 3 6:20 (SPORT 45-65 and Up) (12-17 Junior) (Master I, Master II, Master III) (WOMEN’S RELAY) (OVER 60 RELAY)
Wave 6 8:00 (50K RUNNERS) (you all get to sleep in…jealous!)
Start Time Your time starts when the chip in your Bib/Plaque crosses the timing mat.
Start Penalties If you start in a wave ahead of your designated wave/category/age group:
● your start time will be moved back to the wave time you were classified in
● an additional 20 minutes will be added to your finishing time.
Race Finish Time All races are closed at 6:30 p.m. VT50 2023 Course UpdatesCOURSE MARKER DOWNLOAD —There are a few course changes, which will be revealed at our mandatory race meetings on Sunday 9/24 at 5:30 AM for 50M and 7:30 AM for 50K
Part of this re-routing is the result of a landowner not allowing us on their property any longer. That said, YOU MUST NOT RIDE OR RUN ON ANY OF OUR RACE COURSE PRIOR TO RACE DAY In addition, there are horse trail rides planned for Saturday 9/23-so stay off our course, please. We don’t want to lose any more of our sweet trails-and I’m sure you don’t want this either. Volunteers We are always look for volunteers to help out at our race, before, during and after the race. If you have a few hours to give, we’d love to put your energy and skills to good use! More info onour Volunteer Page ************************************************************************************************** VINTAGE T-SHIRT CONTEST
Can you beat this 1997 “Vintage” Vermont 50 t-shirt? Bring your shirt to the Merch Table on Saturday 9/23 before 7 PM to collect your prize, if you can show us the “OLDEST” Vermont 50 t-shirt.
