Buckeye Trail

Race Overview

• Date: 2027-06-27
• Location: Oak Grove Picnic Area, Brecksville Reservation, Brecksville, OH
• Distance: 25K - Point to Point from Pine Lane to Oak Grove
• Experience: The same trails as the 50k!

History of the Race

• Inception: The Buckeye Trail 50k was started in 1994 as Joe Jurczyk’s informal birthday run/race.
• Legacy: Joe has been running the Buckeye Trail since his college days – which predates the CVNP.
• Original Course: It was an out and back starting at Oak Grove and going south to Pine Lane, including segments to Brecksville Road.
• Community: The out and back course enabled all participants to see every other participant at some point along the course.

Race Evolution

• Maturation: The park systems mature and routes are changed to incorporate many different needs.
• First Year: In the first year, the event had thirteen finishers, with Steve Godale and Mark Godale finishing together in first place in 5:12:18.
• Popularity: As trail running has become more popular, so has the race.
• Recognition: As one of the first ultras in Ohio, the Buckeye Trail 50k is recognized as the oldest trail 50k in the state of Ohio, now in its 33rd year.

More Information

• Race URL: Visit the race page for more details.