Buckeye Trail

Ohio's First Trail 50k

The Buckeye Trail 50k was started in 1994 and is recognized as the oldest trail 50k in the state of Ohio. It was Joe Jurczyk’s informal birthday run/race, with the original course being an out and back starting at Oak Grove and going south to Pine Lane.

Events

• Buckeye Trail 50k
  Price: $90
  Time: 7:00AM EDT - 5:00PM EDT (10 Hour Cutoff)
• Buckeye Trail 25k
  Price: $70
  Time: 8:15AM EDT - 1:45PM EDT (5-1/2 Hour Cutoff)

Location

50K LOCATION
Oak Grove Picnic Area, Brecksville Reservation
Valley Parkway (1.5 miles east of Brecksville Rd / US 21)
Brecksville, OH 44141
GPS coordinates: 41.30853, -81.60176

25K LOCATION DROPOFF AT PINE LANE
Pine Lane Trailhead (off Rt 303)
1281 Pine Lane
Peninsula, OH 44264

BUS TO START/PARKING
City of Brecksville Municipal Lot
9069 Brecksville Rd
Brecksville, OH 44141

Description

25K DISTANCE! Point to Point from Pine Lane to Oak Grove – Experience the same trails as the 50k!

Swag

Triblend Tee and Finisher Medal

Endurance Athletes of the Year

Participate in 4 events to qualify and have a chance to be an Ohio Endurance Athlete of the Year. Qualifiers receive a trading card with your photo and Ohio Endurance Series race stats. Series awards given for the Top 5 Overall, Top 1 Masters, Top 1 Grand Master, Top 1 Senior Master.

Course Maps

Click here to view the Buckeye Trail course maps.

Donations

Donations benefit the Crooked River Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association.

Awards

Awards for each event: Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Male and Female in various age groups.

More Information

Buckeye Trail is part of the Ohio Endurance Series, featuring fully supported trail races of varying distance and difficulty in the best parks throughout Ohio. Visit our website to learn more about Western Reserve Racing and to view our race calendar.