Buck 50

Buck 50 is a trail ultra held in Queensbury, New York, on October 3, 2026, by Mountain Dog Running. The event is a single 50K (31 miles) with an early start at 6:30 AM, giving you a full day of daylight to cover the distance.

The 50K distance works both as a first ultra and as a hard one-day effort for runners who already have longer races behind them. In upstate New York in early October you should plan on typical Northeast trail footing: roots, rocks and short punchy climbs that add up over five or six hours. A 16-week program with a weekly long trail run, some hilly midweek sessions and two or three back-to-back long-run weekends is a proven way to prepare. Pay attention to the early start as well: rehearse an early breakfast and a headlamp for the first minutes if you are lining up before sunrise. Runners chasing a 50K personal best will want to work on steady pacing rather than going out fast on fresh legs.