The Bimblers Bluff 50k will take place on October 20th 2024. Registration shall available from May 20th until race day or until the entry limit is reached.
The Bimblers Bluff 50k is an off road foot race that starts at Guilford Lakes School, 40 Maupas Rd, Guilford and passes through several inter-connected woodland preserves in southern Connecticut. Consisting entirely of rolling forest roads or single track that can be extremely rocky, the course will provide a true test of the runner’s fitness and mental stamina. The course is unusual for an event of this type in Connecticut as it doesn't require participants complete the same loop multiple times. It's intended to be both an adventure and a challenge and you should only consider entering this race if you are confident you have sufficient running experience such as having completed a recent road or trail marathon. If you have any questions or concerns about your ability to complete this race but would still like to enter, please contact the race director.
If you are unable to run but would like to help, we are also accepting volunteer registrations. Helping at the Bluff 50K can be used as volunteer credit hours to support a volunteer requirement for other ultra distance events. Volunteer support includes helping at aid stations and course sweeping.
The course inter-connects seven woodland properties and offers access to the Genesse Preserve where entry is normally restricted to Regional Water Authority permit holders. Aid station locations are limited to places with easy road access and the distance between stops varies. Runners are strongly advised to carry a drink bottle and their preferred choice of snack. The aid stations will be stocked with a variety of snacks typical of an event of this kind. Water and the electrolyte drink will be available at all stations.
All entrants will receive a goodie bag containing their bib number and race shirt. Finishers within the 10 hours time limit will receive a unique finisher award to acknowledge their achievement. There will be additional awards for the overall male and female finishers.
The Bimbler’s Bluff was established to promote access to the woodland trails in southern Connecticut and in doing so the organizers wish to acknowledge the support of:
- Durham Conservation Commission [1]
- Guilford Land Conservation Trust [2]
- Guilford Conservation Commission [3]
- Guilford Sportsmens Association [4]
- Madison Land Trust [5]
- Middlesex Land Trust [6]
- Town of Guilford [7]
- Town of Madison [8]
- Regional Water Authority [9]
- Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection [10]
The event is 100% not for profit, all proceeds are donated to local land conservation charities.
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If you have questions regarding the race, you may send them via our email contact form [14]
Previous years race reports [15]
The Bimbler's Bluff 50K is affiliated with the Blue Blaze Trail Running Series [17]
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