The Bimbler’s Bluff 50k will take place at 8:00 am on Oct 20th 2024. Registration shall be available from May 20th until race day or until the entry limit is reached.
About the race
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.
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.
Bimblers Bluff Course
The Bimbler’s Bluff 50K Course 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. You may select map icons…
Bites of the Bluff 2024
Dates for the annual Bites of the Bluff, informal training runs on the Bluff 50k course, have been set. Complete all three and you will experience the entire route.…
Giving back
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
- Guilford Land Conservation Trust
- Guilford Conservation Commission
- Guilford Sportsmens Association
- Madison Land Trust
- Middlesex Land Trust
- Town of Guilford
- Town of Madison
- Regional Water Authority
- Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
The event is 100% not for profit, all proceeds are donated to local land conservation charities.
Race Volunteering
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.