Bobcat Trail Marathon

Register for TWO races, pick one.

Register for THREE races, get both!

Salomon Cross Run LS Tee ($45 value)

Salomon Active Belt w/Bottle ($30 value)

*While supplies last. Not valid with any other discounts.
Email us after you register to choose your swag.

Burr Oak Lodge
10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd
Glouster, Ohio 45732

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 Marathon 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.

Donations support Burr Oak Alive!

• Bobcat Long Sleeve Tech Tee (women's or unisex)
• Bobcat Triblend Tee (unisex)
• Ohio Endurance Series Lightweight Quarter Zip (unisex) - $10 premium

Awards for each event:

• Top 3 Overall Male and Female
• Top 3 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups:
  29 & Under, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over

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. Awards will be given for the Top 5 Overall, Top 1 Masters, Top 1 Grand Master.

• EARLY REGISTRATION (through October 11)
  • Marathon - $75
  • Half Marathon - $65
• REGULAR REGISTRATION (October 12-31)
  • Marathon - $85
  • Half Marathon - $70
• LATE REGISTRATION (November 1-11)
  • Marathon - $90
  • Half Marathon - $75

• START TIME
  • Marathon: 8:00 A.M. (8 hour cutoff); Burr Oak Lodge, 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster, OH 45732
  • Half Marathon: 9:00 A.M. (7 hour cutoff); Shelter House at Dock 4 Marina, 5250 Beach Rd, Glouster, OH 45732
  • Course Closure: 4:00 P.M.

• AID STATIONS
  • Marathon aid stations are located at Miles 4.2, 9.8, 13, 18.3, and 21
  • Half Marathon aid stations are located at Miles 5.5 and 8
  • Aid Stations will be fully stocked with water, sports drink, gels, pop, and electrolytes, as well as a variety of sweet and salty snacks. An additional food item will be served at the finish line. All participants are encouraged to carry water.

• DROP BAGS
  • Half Marathon participants may leave a drop bag at the start line and we will have it waiting for you at the finish line. Mark your bag with your name and bib number.
  • There is no drop bag service for Marathon participants.

• HALF MARATHON TRANSPORTATION
  • The start of the Half Marathon is at the Dock 4 Marina located at 5250 Beach Rd in Glouster, about a 25 minute drive from the lodge. Half Marathon participants should park (or be dropped off) at the Marina. There is plenty of parking. You can take the lodge shuttle back to the Marina after you finish but note that there can be up to an hour wait.  You may want to pack a drop bag with a change of clothes for the finish line. Only lodge/cabin guests may take the lodge shuttle in the morning to the start of the race.
  • Marathon participants will start and finish at the Lodge and will not require transportation.

• Bobcat Trail Marathon & Half Marathon is part of the Ohio Endurance Series, featuring fully supported trail races of varying distance and difficulty in the best parks throughout Ohio.
• Visit our website to learn more about Western Reserve Racing and to view our race calendar