Buckeye Trail
- Date Sun 28th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Brecksville, Ohio
- Price $76.90 - $98.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day on the trails at the Buckeye Trail event, taking place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in the picturesque Brecksville, Cuyahoga! This beloved annual race features a thrilling 25K distance, allowing participants to experience the same scenic paths as the renowned Buckeye Trail 50K. Since its inception in 1994 as a casual birthday run, this event has evolved into a cherished tradition among trail running enthusiasts.
Participants will enjoy a point-to-point course from Pine Lane to Oak Grove, showcasing the stunning landscapes of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The Buckeye Trail is not only celebrated for its challenging terrain but also for its rich history, being recognized as the oldest trail 50K in Ohio. Whether you're a seasoned ultramarathoner or a newcomer to the trails, this event promises camaraderie, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible running legacy!
Participants will enjoy a point-to-point course from Pine Lane to Oak Grove, showcasing the stunning landscapes of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The Buckeye Trail is not only celebrated for its challenging terrain but also for its rich history, being recognized as the oldest trail 50K in Ohio. Whether you're a seasoned ultramarathoner or a newcomer to the trails, this event promises camaraderie, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible running legacy!
Organiser's 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 JURCZYKS 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 518. 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.
THE BUCKEYE TRAIL 50K WAS STARTED IN 1994 AS JOE JURCZYKS 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 518. 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.
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Oak Grove Picnic Area, Brecksville Reservation, Valley Parkway in Brecksville, approximately 1.5 miles east of Brecksville Rd/US 21, Brecksville, 44141, OH, United States
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