Vermont 50 Ultra Run
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Event
The Vermont 50 is an annual mountain bike and ultra-run event held the last weekend in September at Ascutney Outdoors in West Windsor, Vermont (Mount Ascutney / Ski Tow Road, Brownsville VT 05037). The 33rd running of the Vermont 50 is scheduled for September 27, 2026. Net proceeds benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. The event includes family-oriented activities on Saturday such as free kids fun runs and bike rides, a hay bale treasure hunt, face painting and other kid-centered activities.
Race details
Races offered include:
- 50 Mile mountain bike (including tandem)
- 50 Mile mountain bike relays - women’s two-person and over-60 two-person
- 50 Mile ultra run
- 50 Mile 2-3 person team relay run
- 50K run
Many race entries are open to ages 12 and older; the over-60 bike relay requires participants aged 60+. The event does not allow e-bikes. Prices listed on the event page include $190 for the 50 Mile mountain bike, $260 for tandem and some relays, $185 for the 50 Mile run and $175 for the 50K (prices are shown on the registration site).
Registration and fundraising
Early access options are offered to fundraisers. A loyalty list and early registration open in May: a loyalty/pre-sale opens May 10 at 7:00 PM EDT and general public registration opens May 25 at 7:00 PM EDT. The race reports a multi-year fundraising history and a 2026 goal of $50,000, with over $2 million raised for Vermont Adaptive since 1993. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
