VT50 2017

September 23, 2017

Kids FUN day at the Vermont 50

Lots of activities are planned for the kids on Saturday Sept. 23 from noon until 5 p.m. Check out our Kids Race Page

Kids Races Bib Pick is open today from noon-1 p.m.

(If you didn’t sign up online you can still sign up in person from noon until 1 p.m.)

Bike Rides start at 2 p.m.

Fun Runs start at 3:30 p.m.

Our Treasure Hunt is BACK!

We are Bringing Back The Hay Bale Treasure Hunt at Kids Fun Day Saturday.

kids-hay-bale-treasure-hunt-vermont-50-race Following the Kid’s Races the hunt will be on. So have the little ones bring sand pails, baskets, buckets, bags, whatever to collect their treasures!

Hay Bale Treasure Hunt approx. 4:30 p.m. (Weather Permitting)
Hay Piles for each of these age groups:
0-3 years old
4-6 years old
7-10 years old

Also for the kids…outside the BIG Tent noon-3 p.m.

*Cheryl The Clown Making Balloon Creations

*Face Painting by artists Laurel M and her mom

(We’re still looking for volunteers to help out with the treasure hunt check in at the Volunteer Table!)

And don’t forget Lazy Cow Ice Cream!

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September 21, 2017

Pre-race Pasta Dinner at the Hotel, Get Your Tickets Saturday 9/23

Tickets for the Pre-race Pasta Available Saturday in the Hotel Lobby.

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Pre-Race Pasta Dinner (not included in your registration fee)

Where: Mountain View Ballroom, Windham Building, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Mount Ascutney Resort
Date: September 23, 2017
Time: 5-8:30 pm
Prices $14.95 adults, children under 12- $8.95
Meal tickets available for purchase at the Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hotel Front Desk in the Windham Building.

Menu will include:

Assorted bread
House Caesar salad
Penne pasta with meat sauce,
Sundried pesto pasta, Alfredo pasta with broccoli
Grilled chicken breast
Assorted cookies

Assorted can soda, Water
Cash Bar
Buffet style starting at 5 p.m. and will remain open till 8:30 p.m.
Gluten Free Options will be available.

Check out all the food we have for you at: RACE WEEKEND FOOD

September 18, 2017

Volunteers Wanted for the Vermont 50

Volunteers still needed for the Vermont 50.

We really need help at Coon Club Aid Station #1 Aid Station

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The race is approaching and VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED at few aid stations, at the kids race and the finish line. If you have some time Friday, Sept. 22, Saturday Sept. 23, Sunday Sept. 24 or Monday Sept. 25-we’ll put you to work!

Lots of jobs to do, many skills needed, we’ll find you something.

AND you’ll get Sunday lunch and a t-shirt!

SIGN UP TODAY!

Questions EMAIL our volunteer coordinator!

September 17, 2017

“It’s all happening.” One week from Today the 25th Annual Vermont 50

In one week we’ll be hosting our 25th Annual Vermont 50 Mountain Bike or Ultra-run. “It’s all happening.”

Have you checked out Sunday’s schedule and shared with your family and crews?

Mandatory 50 Mile Racer Check-in Opens.
Parking is at the Ascutney Mountain Base Lodge, one way in/one way out road. THERE WILL BE TRAFFIC, Please plan ahead and leave plenty of time. Follow the signs to the designated parking area. Please DO NOT park where it is signed DO NOT PARK and please obey the Volunteer Parking Attendants.

Google Map to race weekend area

50 Mile pre-race meeting is at 5:30 am SHARP. You must check in the morning of the race to participate.

Race Wave Starts

Wave 1 6:00 (EXPERT 27-34)
Wave 1B 6:00 (ALL SINGLESPEED)
Wave 2 6:05 (EXPERT 26 & UNDER)
Wave 2B 6:05 (EXPERT 35 & OVER)
Wave 3 6:10 (SPORT 35-44)
Wave 4 6:15 (SPORT 45-64)
Wave 5 6:20 (SPORT 34 & UNDER)

Wave 5B 6:20 (SPORT 65 & OVER)
Wave 5C 6:20 (SPORT CLYDES)
Wave 6 6:25 (NOVICE & TANDEM)
Wave 6B 6:25 (NOVICE CLYDES)
Wave 7 6:30 (50M RUNNERS)
Wave 8 8:00 (50K RUNNERS)

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 and an additional 20 minutes will be added to your finishing time. Your time starts when the chip in your Bib/Plaque crosses the timing mat.

The race cut off time for everyone is 6:30 p.m.

Mandatory 50 Km Race check-in and Pre-Race Meeting at 7:30 a.m.

Pacer Van runs from Cunningham’s Parking lot (The Big Tent) to Aid Station #9 Stone’s from: 9 am until about 4 pm every 45 minutes. If a Pacer was not registered on Saturday, they can pick up their Pacer Bib in the Van before being transported to Aid Station #9 Stone’s to meet their runner.

Official Race Merchandise Table Open. For online pick up and race weekend retail sales. We accept cash, checks and most major credit cards.

YOGA Stretch and Recover Yoga at the finish line – Flyway Yoga will be on-site to help racers stretch out and answer questions about how to stay limber after the race. Open to racers, families, crew, and Ascutney community. Read more and sign up with Flyway Yoga.

Sunday Post Race Meal prepared by Coventry Catering

Racers- included in your registration fee

Pulled Pork Sandwiches Buns on Side, Mahogany Chicken – Baked Thighs, World’s Best Macaroni and Cheese, Spaghetti, Sauce and Meatballs on side, Vegetarian Lasagna, Taboule, Black Bean Salad with Quinoa, Tossed Green Salad, Variety Rolls, Assorted Homemade Cookies, Drinks: Iced tea and Lemonade, Sodas, Water

This meal is NOT self served and is NOT all-you-can-eat. This food is provided to feed our race participants, volunteers and landowners. Thank you for your cooperation.

Mtn Bikers your wristband or Runners Race Bib pull tab will be your meal ticket.

Finish Line Massage

Sports therapy massage provided by Denise Gebroe and volunteers from the Vermont Chapter of AMTA. 7-10 tables will be available for 10-15 minutes of sports massage. This service is free but donations are greatly appreciated.

TOAST, the band to perform at the Finish Line

Awards and Prizes on Sunday afternoon:

Mtn Bikers at approx.1:00 PM
Runners at approx. 2:30 PM
Plaques and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each category.

Be sure to visit our home page, sign up to volunteer , sign up the kids for the Kids FREE Fun races, sign up for YOGA, shop a little, find a carpool, donate to Vermont Adaptive.

And download and share our race handbooks with your family and crews!

Mtn Bike Handbook Runners Handbook

September 15, 2017

Vermont 50-We Need Volunteers!

We still need volunteers for our race weekend.

Help out at our race-get Sunday lunch and a t-shirt!

As always we can use volunteers during the weekend and on Friday and Monday.
ONLINE Volunteer Sign Up

Volunteer opportunities include

Days Before the Race
Packing food boxes days before the race
Trail Marking
Race Packet Stuffing
Setting up the start/finish (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Setting up aid stations (Saturday night)

Saturday of Race Weekend
Parking and Traffic Control
Racer Packet Pick Up
Merchandise table
Kids Fun Race Check-in, Trails Guides, Finish Line
Hay Bale Treasure Hunt set up
Restock Trucks drivers and helpers

Sunday Race Day
Parking and Traffic Control
Restock Truck drivers and helpers
Racer Check-in Table
Aid Stations on course and at the finish line
Merchandise table
Finish Line Volunteers-water, food restock, trash, awards ceremony
Amateur radio operators
Cleaning up after the awards ceremony

Monday Morning Clean-up
Clean Up Monday at finish line
At Restock Barn

So many things to choose from…
Volunteer for the VT50 2017 Sign Up in the BIG TENT Sept 23 Noon-6 pm.

Volunteer Documents for your information. Feel free to print them.

Online Volunteer Handbook

Volunteer Coordinator, Liba Hladik
For Information about volunteering please email: [email protected]