📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Burr Oak State Park
🏃♂️ Trail Marathon | Half Marathon
Part of the Ohio Endurance Series – Hikers welcome in the Half Marathon!
DESCRIPTION
Prepare to immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of Burr Oak State Park at Bobcat. This marathon and half marathon offers a unique opportunity for trail running enthusiasts and hikers to experience the wild and challenging terrain of Ohio wilderness. The marathon’s single-loop course provides a diverse and scenic adventure, featuring rolling hills, several creek crossings, and portions of the Buckeye Trail. The half marathon offers an equally thrilling point-to-point experience on the same trails as the marathon.
This race is all about embracing the untamed beauty of Burr Oak – 90% of the course is pure trail! Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner, a hiker, or new to the trails, all are welcome and encouraged to come experience the Bobcat adventure at your own pace. Bobcat is your chance to get wild, be challenged, and reconnect with nature on an extraordinary course in one of Ohio’s most pristine state parks.
SWAG
- Triblend Tee and Finisher Medal
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
- Series awards given for the Top 5 Overall, Top 1 Masters, Top 1 Grand Master, Top 1 Senior Master
COURSE
The marathon is a single loop course that is 90% trail and 10% asphalt. The half marathon is a point to point on the same trails. It will be well marked! Click here to view the Bobcat course maps.
DONATIONS
🎁 Donations support Burr Oak Alive!
AWARDS
Awards for each event:
- 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
RACE DAY DETAILS
Download your Bobcat Participant Guide here:
LODGING
Burr Oak Lodge offers great rooms at reasonable prices and features a restaurant, indoor pool, and plenty of outdoor activities. To get the special race discount, you must call the reservation line at 740-767-2112 and ask for the Bobcat race room block (you will not receive this discount if you book online). The lodge typically sells out on race weekend and requires a two-night stay. Click here for more lodging options.
MORE INFORMATION
- Bobcat is part of the Ohio Endurance Series, featuring fully supported trail races of varying distance and difficulty in the best parks throughout Ohio.
