Buckeye Trail
- Date Sun 29th June 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Brecksville, Ohio
- Price $87.60 - $98.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Buckeye Trail event on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park, specifically at Brecksville. This year, the event introduces a brand-new 25K distance, offering a fantastic point-to-point experience from Pine Lane to Oak Grove. Participants will traverse the same breathtaking trails as the iconic 50K race, which has been a beloved tradition since 1994.
The Buckeye Trail 50K, recognized as Ohio's oldest trail ultramarathon, has grown significantly in popularity over the years, attracting trail running enthusiasts from all over. With its rich history, the event promises a unique atmosphere where runners can cheer each other on along the course. For 25K participants, convenient transportation options are available, including buses to the start line and return shuttles for finishers. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, challenge yourself on the trails, and be part of a cherished Ohio running tradition!
The Buckeye Trail 50K, recognized as Ohio's oldest trail ultramarathon, has grown significantly in popularity over the years, attracting trail running enthusiasts from all over. With its rich history, the event promises a unique atmosphere where runners can cheer each other on along the course. For 25K participants, convenient transportation options are available, including buses to the start line and return shuttles for finishers. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, challenge yourself on the trails, and be part of a cherished Ohio running tradition!
Organiser's Description
NEW 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.
25K TRANSPORTATION
* BUS TO START: 25k participants will park in the City of Brecksville Municipal Lot and take a bus to the start line at Pine Lane (buses begin loading at 6:15 A.M. and depart by 7:00 A.M.) Buses will transport finishers from Oak Grove back to the parking lot (last bus departs at 2:00 P.M.)
* DROP OFF AT PINE LANE: Participants may opt to be dropped off at Pine Lane between 7:00-7:30 A.M. (no parking of late dropoffs will be permitted)
* Bus or Drop Off option must be selected during registration.
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.
25K TRANSPORTATION
* BUS TO START: 25k participants will park in the City of Brecksville Municipal Lot and take a bus to the start line at Pine Lane (buses begin loading at 6:15 A.M. and depart by 7:00 A.M.) Buses will transport finishers from Oak Grove back to the parking lot (last bus departs at 2:00 P.M.)
* DROP OFF AT PINE LANE: Participants may opt to be dropped off at Pine Lane between 7:00-7:30 A.M. (no parking of late dropoffs will be permitted)
* Bus or Drop Off option must be selected during registration.
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