New York · 50K
Buck 50
Buck 50 is a 50K event held in Kattskill bay, New York. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 34 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Kattskill bay, NY
- Field size
- ~34 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Kattskill bay, New York
- Distances
- 50K
- Field size
- About 34 runners
- Course
- 9000 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- mountaindogrunning.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: closed
- Start time
- 6:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface; 9000 ft gain, 9000 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 52°F at the start, 100% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)
About the Buck 50
The Buck 50 is a rugged 50K trail ultramarathon on the eastern shore of Lake George near Kattskill Bay, NY, climbing four Adirondack peaks (Buck, Sleeping Beauty, Black and Erebus) for roughly 9,000 ft of gain, starting and finishing at Camp Chingachgook.
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Buck 50: common questions
- When is the Buck 50?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Buck 50 held?
- In Kattskill bay, New York.
- What distances does the Buck 50 offer?
- 50K.
- How many people run the Buck 50?
- About 34 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Buck 50?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Buck 50?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: closed. $100 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Buck 50 start?
- 6:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Buck 50?
- Loop course; Trail surface; 9000 ft gain, 9000 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Buck 50?
- about 52°F at the start, 100% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).
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