Course
Course
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Buckeye Trail 2027
- Date
- Sunday, June 27, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Brecksville, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $70 · goes up to $95 on May 28, 2027
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 201 finished the 50K in 2026, and this year's cap is 225.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Trail 50k | 50K | Jun 27, 20277:00 AM | $90$95 after May 28, 2027 | 225 |
| Buckeye Trail 25k | Other | Jun 27, 20278:15 AM | $70$80 after May 28, 2027 | 168 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Buckeye Trail 50k: $90 until May 27, then $95 until Jun 16, then $100 until Jun 27.
- Buckeye Trail 25k: $70 until May 27, then $80 until Jun 16, then $85 until Jun 27.
Online registration closes Jun 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $90, entry is about 20 percent above a typical 50K in Ohio, which costs $75 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in Ohio runs 7:02:59, about 13:37 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 7:56:54 and men in 6:54:00.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:54 AM, and the Buckeye Trail 50k starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 980 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Oak Grove Picnic Area, Brecksville Reservation, Brecksville, OH 44141
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Buckeye Trail 50k
201
finishers
7:02:59
median (13:37 /mi)
3:52:33
winning time
26% / 74%
women / men
Buckeye Trail 25k
147
finishers
3:36:22
median (13:56 /mi)
1:58:26
winning time
42% / 58%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Western Reserve Racing) for Buckeye Trail. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Buckeye Trail?
At the 2026 Buckeye Trail 50k, the fastest tenth finished in 5:42:15 or better, the top quarter in 6:25:42, and half the field in 7:02:59; the last tenth came in after 9:02:18.
At the 2026 Buckeye Trail 25k, the fastest tenth finished in 2:41:02 or better, the top quarter in 3:05:51, and half the field in 3:36:22; the last tenth came in after 4:46:24.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 6:35:31 | 4:49:39 |
| 30-39 | 6:31:50 | 4:26:28 |
| 40-49 | 6:15:30 | 4:53:09 |
| 50-59 | 7:56:17 | 5:55:37 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 6:37:18 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 90 percent since 2022.
183
2022
201
2023
215
2024
310
2025
348
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Buckeye Trail 50K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 183 to 201 finishers, and the median time rose from 6:57:05 to 7:02:59.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 201 (+15%) | 7:02:59 | under 5:42:15 | 3:52:33 |
| 2025 | 175 (-19%) | 7:39:38 | under 5:59:44 | 4:10:19 |
| 2024 | 215 (+7%) | 7:26:52 | under 5:50:26 | 4:03:47 |
| 2023 | 201 (+10%) | 7:06:21 | under 5:23:11 | 4:00:19 |
| 2022 | 183 | 6:57:05 | under 4:58:50 | 9:00 |
From each year's official results for the 50K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Ohio trail 50Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 50K field finished under 6:25:42, against 6:15:17 in a typical Ohio trail 50K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 27 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 91°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Buckeye Trail cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Swag
Triblend Tee and Finisher Medal.
Awards
Endurance Athletes of the Year
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. Series awards given for the Top 5 Overall, Top 1…
Awards
Awards
Awards for each event: Top 3 Overall Male and Female. Top 3 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over.
Rules and FAQ
Refer Your Friends
For every participant you refer, you will receive a $5 refund up to the cost of your registration fee (minimum 3 referrals to receive a refund). After your registration is complete, you will be prompted to share your unique referral code…
The cause
Donations
Donations benefit the Crooked River Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association.
Race details
- Where
- Oak Grove Picnic Area, Brecksville Reservation, Brecksville, OH 44141Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 980 feet
- Included with entry
- Giveaway
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 50K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 27, 2027), 2026 (Jun 28, 2026), 2025 (Jun 29, 2025), 2024 (Jul 6, 2024), 2023 (Jul 8, 2023), 2022 (Jul 9, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Buckeye Trail?
- Sunday, June 27, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $70 before processing fees, and rises to $95 on May 28, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $90, entry is about 20 percent above a typical 50K in Ohio, which costs $75 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 50K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 201 runners finished the Buckeye Trail 50k; the median finish was 7:02:59 and the winner ran 3:52:33.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 201 runners finished the 50K in 2026, close to this year's cap of 225, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 50K field finished under 6:25:42, against 6:15:17 in a typical Ohio trail 50K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Oak Grove Picnic Area, Brecksville Reservation, Brecksville, OH 44141.
From the organizers
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.