Bobcat Trail Marathon - Glouster, OH
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Bobcat : Glouster, Ohio (Nov 8, 2025)
Bobcat is a trail race held at Burr Oak State Park, based at Burr Oak Lodge, 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster, OH 45732. The event on November 8, 2025 includes the following distances:
- Marathon: single-loop, 90% trail, 10% asphalt
- Half Marathon: point-to-point on the same trails
Course, logistics and awards
The marathon course includes rolling hills, several creek crossings, and sections of the Buckeye Trail. The marathon has an 8-hour cutoff; the half marathon has a 7-hour cutoff. The course will be well marked. Aid stations are listed as to be determined. The half marathon start is at Dock 4 Marina (5250 Beach Rd), about a 25 minute drive from the lodge; parking is available at the marina. Half marathon runners may leave a drop bag at the start for pickup at the finish. Marathon runners do not have drop bag service. Marathon entries note that hikers are welcome. RaceJoy will provide live phone tracking and GPS progress alerts; participants must carry a phone and activate tracking.
Burr Oak Lodge provides rooms, a restaurant, and an indoor pool; a race room block is available and the lodge may require a two-night stay on race weekend. Donations support Burr Oak Alive!. Swag includes a triblend tee and a finisher medal. Awards include top 3 overall male and female and top 3 in 5-year age groups. Registration fees vary by period; marathon and half prices range from $85 to $100 and $70 to $85 respectively. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.