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Buck 50

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOctober 202750km
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Race date Oct expected
October 2027
City · Distance
Kattskill bay · 50km
Entry fee
$115From the 2025 edition
2027Date October 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Oct 3, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 30, 2026 · Entry fee $140 · Start 06:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
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About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Buck 50 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A 50km ultra held on October 3 along the shores of Lake George.

The course traverses some of the finest terrain in the southern Adirondacks, crossing four of the high peaks around Lake George on rugged mountain trails.

Total elevation gain is 9,000 feet.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Buck 50 runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
Nathan SchillerRan in 2024 · Finish time 8:02:03
“My ascents slowed significantly, and I cruised in a couple minutes behind my original loose goal.”

In The Buck 50's 50km race, the runner tackled repeated steep climbs. After mile 20, a fueling mistake upset their stomach and tired thighs slowed their climbing, but they finished in 8 hours 2 minutes 3 seconds.

Read the original on Nathan Schiller

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Buck 50 — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2025 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Buck 50 course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:30
Time limit12 hours
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50K 12 hours

EventStartTime limit
Ultra52.3km06:3012h
START

Camp Chingachgook, Kattskill Bay

Lake George

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
AS2 (14.2 miles) 5 hours · AS4 (25.3 miles) 9.5 hours · Final 12 hours

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Course starts and finishes at Camp Chingachgook.

The course climbs Buck Mountain Trail via an unpaved road, then continues along Shelving Rock and Daisy Clearing Road before joining Sleeping Beauty Trail.

After crossing Sleeping Beauty, it passes Fishbrook Pond and joins Black Mountain Trail.

From the summit of Black Mountain, it descends to Black Mountain Point on the shore of Lake George,

climbs the slopes of Mount Erebus, returns to Daisy Clearing Road, and finally crosses Buck Mountain before reaching finish.

Time limit is 12 hours, and limited escape routes from the course make this event best suited to runners with mountain-trail race experience.

Aid stations
4 supply stations at 6.6, 14.2, 18.6, and 25.3 miles

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Buck 50 race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

For the Buck 50 trail race near Lake George, packet pickup information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startStart/finish at Camp Chingachgook, 1872 Pilot Knob Rd, Kattskill Bay, NY, on Lake George.
  • Getting to the finishNone (same site as start)
  • Transit cardBuck 50 in Kattskill Bay (Lake George region, NY) is a rural, car-access venue with no dedicated transit…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None

Start/finish at Camp Chingachgook, 1872 Pilot Knob Rd, Kattskill Bay, NY, on Lake George. Race starts 6:30am.

Rural summer-camp venue on Lake George, no public transit, car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

None (same site as start)

Map

Transit card

Buck 50 in Kattskill Bay (Lake George region, NY) is a rural, car-access venue with no dedicated transit card system. Renting a car from Albany is the standard approach; no IC card is needed for this event.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Entry fee uses tiered pricing, ranging from $115 to $140 depending on when you register.

The payment processing fee ($10.97) is additional.

The venue is in an area without public transportation.

Plan on traveling by private car or rental car.

Times are local to Kattskill bay. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Walk to Beach! Bolton Landing Cottage w/ Deck

Accommodation · 4.9km

9.7/10(4)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Buck 50 start line in Kattskill bay

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Walk to Beach! Bolton Landing Cottage w/ Deck

Accommodation · 4.9km

9.7/10(4)
View on Booking.com

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Kattskill bay with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Kattskill bay.

Total cost and budget for Buck 50

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Buck 50

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Kattskill bay runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Buck 50

FAQ
When does Buck 50 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in October 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, October 3, 2026.

How much is the Buck 50 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $140.

What is the time limit for Buck 50 2027?

50K 12 hours. (From the 2025 edition)

What distances does Buck 50 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does Buck 50 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:30. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does Buck 50 2027 start?

Camp Chingachgook, Kattskill Bay. (From the 2025 edition)

What are the Buck 50 2027 cutoff times?

AS2 (14.2 miles) 5 hours · AS4 (25.3 miles) 9.5 hours · Final 12 hours.

(From the 2025 edition)

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