More About Buckeye Trail 50k- Western Reserve Racing
Sunday, June 28, 2026
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Brecksville Reservation
25k & 50k Trail Race
32nd Annual Buckeye Trail is part of the Ohio Endurance Series
DESCRIPTION
25K DISTANCE! Point to Point from Pine Lane to Oak Grove – Experience the same trails as the 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 (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 maps.
DONATIONS
Donations benefit the Crooked River Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association.
SWAG
Triblend Tee with Buckeye Trail logo and a Finisher Medal
2025 Buckeye Trail Swag
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
OHIO ENDURANCE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
OES Trading Card 2025Participate 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.
2025 Series Results
2024 Series Results
2023 Series Results
REGISTRATION
EARLY (through 5/28)
50k – $90
25k – $70
REGULAR (5/29 – 6/17)
50k – $95
25k – $80
LATE (6/18 – 6/28)
50k – $100
25k – $85
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.
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Brecksville Reservation
25k & 50k Trail Race
32nd Annual Buckeye Trail is part of the Ohio Endurance Series
DESCRIPTION
25K DISTANCE! Point to Point from Pine Lane to Oak Grove – Experience the same trails as the 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 (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 maps.
DONATIONS
Donations benefit the Crooked River Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association.
SWAG
Triblend Tee with Buckeye Trail logo and a Finisher Medal
2025 Buckeye Trail Swag
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
OHIO ENDURANCE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
OES Trading Card 2025Participate 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.
2025 Series Results
2024 Series Results
2023 Series Results
REGISTRATION
EARLY (through 5/28)
50k – $90
25k – $70
REGULAR (5/29 – 6/17)
50k – $95
25k – $80
LATE (6/18 – 6/28)
50k – $100
25k – $85
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.
Date & Time
June 28, 2026
7:00am - 5:00pm
Location
Brecksville Reservation
9000 Chippewa Rd
Brecksville, OH 44141
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