Bib and Bike Plaque Lists Are Posted!

BREAKING NEWS!
The 2025 Vermont 50 Mountain Bike or Ultra Run Bib/Bike Plaque Lists are Posted!
Visit: VERMONT 50
Beware-Yellow jackets are Nasty
FYI-CAUTION-Yellow Jackets are Nasty this Year! Please Be Aware when out on the Trails |
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Yellow Jackets are at Peak Aggression: By late summer and fall, yellow jacket nests have reached their maximum size, and the worker population is at its highest.
How to stay safe
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2 Weeks-Are You Ready?

2 Weeks and Counting!
Vermont 50 Mountain Bike or Ultra Run is almost here — are YOU ready?
Is your Crew Ready?
Have you been sharing race info with them?
Now’s the time to get on the same page!
Race Day is Coming Up Fast!
Let the excitement begin — here’s what you need to know:
For Saturday September 27 noon-7 PM
- Photo ID for bib/bike plaque pickup and your car plate number Bib & Bike Plaque Pick-Up
- Drop Bag Drop-Off (label with bib #, aid station and last name)
- Crew Car Tag Pick-Up, Know Your License Plate Number, racer or their driver can pick up the tag but you must have your BIB number ready
- Race General Info waiting for you to check it out, be prepared
- Aid Station Mileage and Time-to be updated 9/21
- Warm clothes for early morning start
- Hydration camel back/ water bottles
- Headlamp, Bike Lights (early starters, runners especially)
- Cash/credit card for food & merchandise
- Recovery gear (flip flops, dry clothes, blanket, camp chair)
Whether you’re hitting the trails on two wheels or two feet,
it’s time to start that final countdown!
Let’s make this an unforgettable
race weekend in the Green Mountains.
Don’t forget to check our website for full race day logistics!
Our Onsite Camping is SOLD OUT!
JOIN OUR CAMPING WAIT LIST
Our onsite camping is SOLD-OUT. But we do have a WAIT LIST if you still need lodging options and want to camp with us.
Please email: [email protected] to get on the list.
Camping area is open from 12 noon – 8 p m. on Saturday of race weekend
- These sites have QUIET HOURS after 10 p.m.
- No fires are allowed at all in this camping area.
- RVs are NOT permitted at this camping area.
- PLEASE NO DOGS
- A $40 CASH ONLY donation is requested to help cover our camping expenses (field mowing, port-0-lets etc.)
Drop Bags and Dropped Clothes

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Our volunteers are at the Drop Bag Table are in the REGISTRATION TENT on Saturday Sept. 27 until 7 PM. |
👜 Drop Bags
- Available at Aid Stations #2K Ralph’s (no crew access), #3, #7, and #10
- Have your crew carry your Drop bag and you won’t have to wait to pick them up
- Must be dropped at the Registration Tent Drop Bag Table by 7 PM Saturday
- Size: Small backpack/gear bag (~ 9″x 9″x 16″), ≤ 10 lbs (weighed).
- Type: Soft-sided only, securely closed.
- Labeling:
- Name + Bib # (most important)
- Aid station name
- Make it unique (color, ribbon, tape, etc.)
- Tape colors:
- Bikers → Lime Green
- Runners → Yellow
- Delivery: Race will transport drop bags from start to these aid stations:
- 50M → #3 Skunk Hollow, #7 Greenall’s, #10 Johnson’s
- 50K → #2K Ralph’s (no crew), #7 Greenall’s, #10 Johnson’s
- Return: Back to Registration Tent only after each aid station closes (+30 min transport).
⚠️ The Vermont 50 is not responsible for lost/stolen bags.
⚠️ No drop bags at #4 Garvin Hill or #5 Cady Brook.
👕 Dropped Clothing
- Allowed at all aid stations except #4 Garvin Hill & #5 Cady Brook.
- Returned to the Registration Tent only after the aid station closes (+30 min).
Remember-NO Drop Bags or dropped clothing at: #4 Garvin Hill and #5 Cady Brook