Saturday, July 10th 2021, 7:00 a.m.
Oak Grove, Brecksville Reservation
Part of the Ohio Endurance Series
Note: This race has not yet been approved. If the race is cancelled due to inclement weather, trail conditions, or circumstances beyond our control, registrants will be offered a 1 year deferral/race credit toward any WRR event. Entry fees will not be refunded.
27th Annual Buckeye Trail 50k
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 (not to mention that 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 27th year, the Buckeye Trail 50k is recognized as the premier trail 50K in the state of Ohio.
| Buckeye Trail 50k | Details |
| Early Registration through Jun 2 | $85 |
| Regular Registration Jun 3 – Jul 3 | $95 |
| Late Registration Jul 4-10 | $110 |
| Distance | 50k |
| Course Map | 2021 Course Map |
| Aid Stations | Aid stations will stock water, Hammer HEED and Gels, and electrolytes. All participants are strongly encouraged to carry a water bottle. |
| Drop Bag Location | Location TBD Mark your drop bag with your bib number and bring it to the start of the race. Bringing your own food is encouraged. |
| Start Time | 7:00 A.M. |
| Cutoff Time | 10 hours |
| Swag | Something awesome TBD, BT50K race sticker, and finisher medal |
| Early Packet Pickup | Vertical Runner Hudson or Brecksville the week prior to race date (Saturday-Friday) during store hours; limited race day packet pickup |
| Packet Pickup | Race day, beginning at 6:30 A.M. at Oak Grove |
| Race Location | Oak Grove Picnic Area, Brecksville Reservation, Valley Parkway, Brecksville OH 44141; approximately 1.5 miles east of Brecksville Rd / US 21 (the facility does not have a physical address); GPS coordinates for Oak Grove are 41.30853, -81.60176 |
| Awards | Top 3 overall male and female, then top 3 in the following age groups: 29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ (36 awards total); Top male and female receive free entry to the following year’s race |
| Join the BT50K Facebook Event | |
| Refund Policy | View Refund Policy |
| Other Policies | View Other Policies – Swag, dogs, strollers, age requirements, etc. |
