Our Race is getting close.
We hope your training is going well.

Stuff to think about, in addition to our Vermont hills you need to train for…

Changes
You have until Saturday. Sept. 10 midnight to make any changes to you race registration information.
 Check our race entrants page updated today.

Runners
We still have a few spots open, but you need to sign up before Sept. 14.

Lodging
Do you have a place to stay? It is the start of foliage season so rooms are getting scarce. Book yours today!
Onsite Camping is FULL.
Sorry no sleeping in your cars.

Volunteers
We still need A LOT of volunteers. If you know someone send them to our volunteer page.
Or ask them to SIGN UP today!

Kids Race
Don’t forget to SIGN UP your child/children for our Kids FREE Fun Run or Ride. Please visit the Kids Page for more info.

See you in a few weeks,
Mike and the Race Committee

A few reminders

Registration Changes may be made until September 10 Noon ET for Mountain Bikers and Runners!
Sorry, no exceptions-we need to get your BIBs printed and chipped.

$50 Refunds will be given before September 1st. No Exceptions. Email Mike before midnight ET on Sept. 1 [email protected]

Congratulations to Shannon she raised $1050 before August 26 and will be given FREE registration to this year’s Vermont 50! Way to Go Shannon!
You can still donate to Vermont Adaptive through our Crowdrise Page

We still need race weekend VOLUNTEERS, please visit our Volunteer Page and sign up to be a part of this VERY cool race!

Massage Therapists

Please spread the word!
Each year, Strong House Spa coordinates the Vermont 50 Finish Line Post Race Massage Tent.

This year is the 24th Annual Vermont 50 so we are expecting even more mountain bikers and runners crossing the finish line.

We want to provide as many massage tables as possible.
Massage therapists will be paid ($125) for working from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday September 25 at Cunningham’s Lot at Ascutney Mountain in Brownsville VT

Please call 802.295.1718 or email [email protected] for more information.

Keep training! See you all soon!
Mike and the Race Committee

PS. We have some very cool course changes planned this year…stay tuned for more updates as the race gets closer.

To all our Vermont 50 families and Friends:
It’s time to register your child (children) for one of our FREE Fun Trail Runs or Bike Rides.

Dear Parents:
Some of you may have signed up through ChronoTrack when you registered for the adult race. We are asking you to please sign up on our ONLINE registration form as the ChronoTrack page is missing some much needed information for us.

Please Feel free to share this blog with other families that might be around for the Vermont 50 Race Weekend at Ascutney Trails.

The course will be a loop at the start/finish of the VT50 race
The final mile will be the final mile of the VT50.

These FREE fun races gives the kids a chance to feel like they’re part of the Vermont 50 and are held during the Vermont 50 race check-in and packet pick up, starting Saturday, 2:00 p.m.

Run or Ride Registration/Check-In:
Saturday, Sept. 24 noon-2:45 p.m.

Vermont 50 Big Tent (Cunningham’s Lot)
Look for the Kid’s Fun Trail Run or Ride tables

Directions to our Fun Run or Ride
Please park at the Base Lodge Parking Area (and walk or bike ride down the hill)

You can sign up online ahead of time, and just drop off your Waiver sheet(s) and pick up your bib(s).

Run Check-in: noon-2:45 p.m.
Ride Check-in: noon-1:45 p.m.

Race Waiver Form Please fill out one Waiver Form per Child and bring it along with you to race registration on Saturday September 24!

A Poster for you to share at your schools: Kid Free Fun Race Poster

Again, this race is FREE, however we will gladly accept online donations for Vermont Adaptive or look for the donation jar at the Kid’s Race Table on Saturday.

Run check-in Noon-2:45 pm
Run races-3:30 p.m.
1/2 mile Run
1 mile Run
5 Km (3 mile) Run*

Bike check-in noon-1:45 p.m.
Bike Ride -2 p.m.
1 mile Bike Ride
2 mile Bike Ride*
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 and 3 mile trail run
are for children who are able to bike or run independently

So sign up your child, or children, and we’ll see you Sept. 24 at Ascutney Trails!
Deb, Lorinda and Mike, Kids Fun Trail Run or Ride Race Directors

Questions? Call Deb Shearer at 802-384-2129
[email protected]

PS. Don’t forget about

3rd Annual Hay Bale Treasure Hunt at 4 p.m.

Bring sand pails to collect your treasures! (Weather Permitting)
Hay Piles for each of these age groups:
0-3 years old, 4-6 years old, 7-10 years old

Cheryl The Clown-Making Balloon Creations
from noon-3 p.m.

See you in a few weeks!

Thanks go out to:

The race lists are posted. They will be updated weekly until one week before the race when BIB numbers will be added to each list.


2016 Race Entrants List
 Mountain Bikes (Closed)


Spots are still open
50 Mi Runners

50 KM Runners

50 Mi Relay 

Please spread the word…
We are looking for volunteers. If you know someone who might like to volunteer with our race have them visit our VOLUNTEER PAGE. Our have them sign up ONLINE

See you September 24!

Mike S and the Race Committee

Please spread the word!
Each year, Strong House Spa coordinates the Vermont 50 Finish Line Post Race Massage Tent.

This year is the 24th Annual Vermont 50 so we are expecting even more mountain bikers and runners crossing the finish line.

We want to provide as many massage tables as possible.

Massage therapists will be paid ($125) for working from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday September 25 at Cunningham’s Lot at Ascutney Mountain in Brownsville VT

Please call 802.295.1718 or email [email protected] for more information.

See you at the Vermont 50 Finish Line!
Sunday September 25
Mike Silverman and the Race Committee
More info please visit our website www.vermont50.com