Buckeye Trail

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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

📜 Race History

The Buckeye Trail 50k was started in 1994 as Joe Jurczyk’s informal birthday run/race. Joe has been running the Buckeye Trail since his college days – which predates the CVNP. The original course was an out and back starting at Oak Grove and going south to Pine Lane.

It also included segments to Brecksville Road (the first course was actually longer than 50k!) The out and back course enabled all participants to see every other participant at some point along the course.

🌟 Legacy of the Race

While the park systems mature and routes are changed to incorporate many different needs, the allure of the Buckeye Trail 50k remains.

• First Year: In the first year, the event had thirteen finishers with Steve Godale and Mark Godale, both running their first ultramarathon, finishing together in first place in 5:12:18.
• Growing Popularity: As trail running has become more popular, so has the race.
• Historical Significance: As one of the first ultras in Ohio and now in its 31st year, the Buckeye Trail 50k is recognized as the oldest trail 50k in the state of Ohio.

🚌 25K Transportation

• Bus to Start: 25k participants will park in the City of Brecksville Municipal Lot and take a bus to the start line at Pine Lane (buses begin loading at 6:15 A.M. and depart by 7:00 A.M.) Buses will transport finishers from Oak Grove back to the parking lot (last bus departs at 2:00 P.M.)
• Drop Off at Pine Lane: Participants may opt to be dropped off at Pine Lane between 7:00-7:30 A.M. (no parking or late dropoffs will be permitted).
• Registration: Bus or Drop Off option must be selected during registration.

🌐 Find More Information

For more details, visit the race page: Buckeye Trail Race.