VT50 Race Weekend Schedule-Sunday Race Day
Sunday Race Morning
Traffic WILL be an issue, please plan ahead. Please obey our had working volunteers who will get you parks safely and as quickly as possible.
You might consider CARPOOLING. Plan your race strategy, save gas and save a space or two.
Check in and Meeting for 50 milers
Racer Check in opens at 5 a.m.
Racer Meeting at 5:30 a.m. SHARP.
All 50 mile racers must attend and give Bib # to check-in person. (50 mile racers only)
Race Wave Starts
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)(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 4 6:25
(ALL NOVICE) (SPORT CLYDES) (NOVICE & TANDEM)(NOVICE CLYDES)
Wave 5 6:30
(50M Runners) (50M Relay)
Check In and Meeting for 50 Km
Racer Check in opens at 7 a.m.
Racer Meeting at 7:30 a.m. SHARP.
All 50Km racers must attend and give Bib # to check-in person.
Race Wave Start for 50 Km
Wave 6 8:00
(50K RUNNERS)
Chip Timing-Start Time
Your time starts when the chip in your Bib/Plaque crosses the timing mat.
Race Finish Time for Everyone
All races are closed at 6:30 p.m.
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.
Aid Station Closing Times
There is a strict 12 hour limit for the race with 10 Aid Stations at ~ 5 mile intervals.
If any competitor arrives at an Aid Station after the posted closing time of the station, they will be requested, urged strongly, and then TOLD to get in the van for free transportation back to the finish area at Base Camp.
Race Patrol will follow the last competitor into each Aid Station and coordinate with Radio Race Control to track each entrant.
Our purpose is to NOT lose anyone in the woods!!
Pace Times
We ask for the cooperation of those who cannot keep up a pace of 4.16 mph (14 min. 24 sec. per mile)
Official Race Merchandise Table Open 10:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
For online pickup and race weekend retail sales. We accept cash, checks and most major credit cards.
Awards and Prizes Sunday Afternoon
MT Bikers approx. 1:00 p.m.
50 Km Runners approx 2:00 p.m.
50 Mile Runners approx 3:00 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded to the Top Three in each category only.
50 Mile Run Relay Teams we will award
First: Male team, Female team, Mixed gender team
Mountain Bikers
Top Three Males and Females in each category and class
Mountain Bike Categories
Novice – entry level or first time competitor.
Sport – intermediate competitor
Expert – very advanced competitor
Mt. Bike Age Groups
12- 17 Junior
18 – 26 Senior I
27 – 34 Senior II
35 – 44 Veteran
45 – 54 Master I
55 – 64 Master II
65 and up Master III
Biker age as of 12/31/2019 (not on race day)
Additional Mt. Bike Classes:
Clydesdale – Novice (min. weight 200 lbs)
Clydesdale – Sport (min. weight 200 lbs)
Tandem
Womens Relay Team
Over 60 Relay Team
Runner Age Groups
12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus
Sunday Post Race Dinner -Brownsville Butcher and Pantry Catering
Location: Finish Line Time: approx. 11:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
Brownsville Butcher and Pantry (included in race registration fee) (provided for race participants, landowners and volunteers only)
Mtn Bikers your wristband or Runners Race Bib pull tab will be your meal ticket.
2019 Menu
- BBQ Chicken with the following sauce options: Tangy Mustard, Alabama White, Memphis Sweet
- Broccoli Cheddar Salad
- Mac & Cheese
- Baked Beans
- Collard Greens
- Cookies & Brownies (with gluten free options)
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.
Vendor food available for purchase Brownsville Butcher and Pantry
