The 28th Vermont 50 race went on sale to the General Public on May 25 at 7 PM ET. The Mountain Bike Race SOLD OUT in under 5 minutes. There are only 100 spots left for the Running Races-the 50 mile and the 50 Km runs.
This year the number of participants was reduced from previous years because of the lingering concerns of COVID-19.
We were sorry hear a number of people who wanted to get into our Mountain Bike Race couldn’t get through the registration process. At 7PM, when registration opened, over 400 people were trying to register for the Vermont 50, mountain bikers and runners.
The Mountain Bike race sold out. Thank you ALL for supporting Vermont Adaptive!
The running races have about 100 spots left. REGISTER HERE
If you DID get in-Congratulations! Don’t forget to secure your weekend lodging reservations: AREA LODGING
If you DID NOT get in, please considering volunteering at our race: VT50 Volunteers
There are so many ways to help out with our race. We’ll find something to fit your skills and abilities.
We are looking forward to seeing some of you in September 2021 AND we’re looking forward to our race returning back to its FULL race weekend in 2022.
The 28th Vermont 50 Mountain Bike or Ultra Run goes on sale tonight, May 25 at 7 PM ET. Our race course will basically be the same as in years past however we’ve made some changes to keep everyone safe and healthy.
The race will be In-Person on September 26, 2021 starting at 6 AM. The course closes at 6:30 PM.
The 28thVT50 will follow all state, federal, and CDC guidelines in regards to COVID-19 and we will ask our race participants to comply with these also.
Some changes have been made in order to host this in-person event during this COVID-19 pandemic. You may be asked to provide proof of vaccination or be required to fill out a Vermont Certificate of Compliance. Your crew member and/or camping buddy may also asked for these documents.
Things are still influx and some of the events we have eliminated may be reinstated as September gets closer but for now the following WILL NOThappen:
No Relay Teams (Womens Mtn Bike, 60+ Mtn Bike, 50 mile Relay)
No Pacers
Large Number Crew and or Spectators (ONE PERSON ONLY plus the race participant)
Our Vendor Fair
Kids Fun races (unless vaccinations are offered for this age group)
No Merchandise table
No Finish Line large gathering-BBQ (a take-away box lunch may be offered), no Band
No Finish Line post race Massage
No Awards Ceremony
NO Registration Fee REFUNDS
These events are fundraisers for Vermont Adaptive and as such will no longer be offering partial refunds. Fees are non-refundable, regardless of injury, lack of adequate training, an irreconcilable schedule conflict, or any other reason, no matter how valid. It cannot be moved to a future year.
Registration/Race Bib is non-transferable.
If you feel you can deal with these changes for the 2021 race, please get your computers/phones fired up at 6;50 PM ET and be ready to REGISTER at 7 PM ET
BE A VT ADAPTIVE FUNDRAISER
We’re expecting the mountain bike to sell out in under 10 minutes, please consider becoming a VT Adaptive Fundraiser.
If you commit to raise a minimum of $500 for VERMONT ADAPTIVE before September 7 at noon ET, you can avoid the race registration rush on May 25th and will be entered into the race by the Race Director. You must contact the Race Director, Mike before May 25 at 7 p.m. if you’d like to choose this option.
DIDN’T GET IN, Another option to join our race is to VOLUNTEER with our race.
Right about now our first Mountain Bikers would be crossing the finish line. Our volunteers would be welcoming them and handing out water and race medals.
We are also thinking about Vermont Adaptive and how COVID-19 has affected their funding. We hope some of you will join us today and get OUTDOORS and raise some money for our favorite group of people-Vermont Adaptive-staff, volunteers and clients!
Like this crew from Chester Vermont-the Chester50 out riding today.
Vermont 50 proudly supports Vermont Adaptive. In our 28 years, we have raised over 2 million dollars to help support this organization.
There are two options to help support Vermont Adaptive during this COVID-19 pandemic
Option 1: We are asking people to raise (or donate) $500 before December 31, 2020 using the link I will provide to you and you will receive:
● one free race entry for the 2021 race ● lunch for 4 at our post race BBQ ● one commemorative t-shirt-made specifically for our fundraisers
Remember this fundraising option will close on December 31, 2020. For more info contact Race Director, Mike
Option two: commit to raise a minimum $500 before September 7, 2021 at noon ET, you can avoid our race open registration rush on May 25th and will be entered into the race by the Race Director. Your $500 must be received by Sept. 7, 2021 or you will not be able to race with us on the last Sunday of September.
You must contact the Race Director, Mike before May 25 at 7 p.m. if you’d like to choose this option.
