Bobcat Trail Marathon
Sunday, November 3, 2013, 7:00am
Course Closes @ 3:00pm (8 hour limit)
START and FINISH: Burr Oak State Park Lodge, Glouster OH
The Bobcat Trail Marathon is a single loop course with rolling hills entirely within Burr Oak State Park, including hiking and bridle trails as well as portions of the Buckeye Trail. Approximately 90% trail and 10% asphalt. This is sure to be a marathon that will challenge you.
EARLY START
Early Start option at 6:00am. First aid station opens at 7:15am. (Early Start runners not eligible for Awards.)
It will be necessary for any partipants who chose the Early Start option to bring a headlamp/flashlight as well as their own nutrition and hydration supplies.
REGISTRATION
Online Registration opens on April 1, 2013 and ends November 1, 2013 or when race sells out.
Entry Fee:
$65 until August 31;
$75 from September 1 until September 30;
$90 afterwards.
Registration closes October 15 or when the race sells out.
Limit : 200 Runners
REFUND POLICY: No refund of entry fees once you are registered for the race.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Should the race be cancelled due to inclement weather or the course closed due to hazards entry fees will immediately be applied to the follow year's race. Entry fees will not be refunded.
DEFERRAL POLICY: You may defer to the next year's race. Deferrals must be declared by October 1 by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . A discount code will be provided for the following year's race which will provide a 50% discount based on the current registration fee. Having the discount code does not guarantee entry into the race so early registration is recommended.
TRANSFER POLICY: Transfer of current year race entry is permitted if done by October 1. It is the responsibility of the registered runner to secure reimbursement from the individual which entry is being transferred. Once this is complete it will be necessary to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so an entry transfer form can be sent to the runner who has accepted the transferred entry. Transferred entry registration fee is $35 and is payable by check or money order.
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WHAT YOU GET
- Beautiful 26.2(ish) loop course located entirely within Burr Oak State Park
- Long-sleeve Gender-specific Tech Shirt
- Fully stocked aid stations every 5 miles (approximately)
- Amazing volunteers
- Finisher medal
Additional awards for Top 3 Overall, Top Master and Top Grandmaster for both Male and Female categories.
LODGING
Burr Oak State Park Lodge is open for reservations during the Bobcat Trail Marathon.
Contact the Burr Oak State Park Office for more information: 740-767-2112
COURSE
Loop course with rolling hills entirely within Burr Oak State Park, including hiking and bridle trails as well as portions of the Buckeye Trail. Approximately 90% trail and 10% asphalt.
Challenging and aggressive trail marathon with minimal, but some, pavement – mostly access roads from trail to trail. Course will be well-marked with several creek crossings and will have well-stocked aid stations.
Aid stations are located approximately every 3.2 miles stocked with water, PB&J, pretzels, potato chips, candy, fruit, soda, and Hammer Nutrition products. In an effort to minimize paper waste, all participants are strongly encouraged to carry a water bottle.
Bobcat Trail Marathon Course Map
Bobcat Trail Marathon Aid Station Guide
Bobcat Trail Marathon Google Earth Map
(must have Google Earth to view)