Buckeye Trail

Saturday, June 28, 2025
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Brecksville Reservation
50k Trail Race

31st Annual Buckeye Trail 50k is part of the Ohio Endurance Series

DESCRIPTION

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.

While the park systems mature and routes are changed to incorporate many different needs, the allure of the Buckeye Trail 50k remains. 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. As trail running has become more popular, so has the race. 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.

COURSE

Click here to view the Buckeye Trail course map.

DONATIONS

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

SWAG OPTIONS

Choose one:

• Triblend Tee with Buckeye Trail logo and a Finisher Medal
• OES Ultra-light Packable Rain/Wind Jacket and Finisher Medal – $20 premium

AWARDS

• Top 3 Overall Male and Female

• Top 3 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups:
  24 & Under, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over

OHIO 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. Awards will be given for the Top 5 Overall, Top 1 Masters, Top 1 Grand Master.

• 2024 Series Results

• 2023 Series Results

REGISTRATION

• EARLY (through 5/28): $90

• REGULAR (5/29 – 6/17): $95

• LATE (6/18 – 6/28): $100

RACE DAY DETAILS

• LOCATION
  Oak Grove Picnic Area, Brecksville Reservation
  Valley Parkway (approximately 1.5 miles east of Brecksville Rd / US 21)
  Brecksville, OH 44141
  GPS coordinates for Oak Grove are 41.30853, -81.60176
• START TIME: 7:00 AM (10 hour cutoff)

• PACKET PICKUP
  • Early: Friday 2:00 – 7:00 PM at Vertical Runner Brecksville
  • Race Day: 6:00 – 7:00 AM at Oak Grove

• AID STATIONS (located at miles 5.5, 11, 15.5, 19.5, and 25) will serve the following:
  • Hydration: TBD
  • Salty snacks: TBD
  • Sweet snacks: TBD
  • Food / Boston Store (miles 11 and 19.5) & Pine Lane (mile 15.5): TBD
  • Food / Snowville (mile 25): TBD
  • Finish Line: TBD
  • Water-only stops will be located on course (miles 1.25, 8.5,  23.5, and 29.75). Participants are encouraged to carry water.

• DROP BAGS: There will be a drop bag location at Pine Lane. Mark your bag with your name and bib number and bring it to the start. Maximum drop bag size is 16”x20”x16” – no hard cases.

• NO CREW/SPECTATOR ACCESS: Please note there is no crew or spectator access on course. Anyone violating this policy will be disqualified. We encourage any spectators to cheer for their runners at Oak Grove.

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.