Bobcat

Bobcat

Race Date

Nov 7, 2026

Location

Glouster, OH

The Experience

Prepare to immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of Burr Oak State Park at Bobcat. This trail marathon and half marathon offers a unique opportunity for trail running enthusiasts and hikers to experience the wild and challenging terrain of Ohio wilderness. The marathon's single-loop course provides a diverse and scenic adventure, featuring rolling hills, several creek crossings, and portions of the Buckeye Trail. The half marathon offers an equally thrilling point-to-point experience on the same trails as the marathon. This race is all about embracing the untamed beauty of Burr Oak – 90% of the course is pure trail! Whether you're a seasoned trail runner, a hiker, or new to the trails, all are welcome and encouraged to come and experience the Bobcat adventure at your own pace. Bobcat is your chance to get wild, be challenged, and reconnect with nature on an extraordinary course in one of Ohio's most pristine state parks.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Start Time

9:00 AM

Giveaway

Giveaway

Start Location

Burr Oak Lodge, Glouster, OH, 45732

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

26.2 Miles

Historical Performance

Median Finish

3:03:03

13:58/mi

Winning Time

1:38:29

7:31/mi

Finishers (2025)

185

States Represented

7 / 50

Gender Split

47% Female53% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:453:50

FASTER 25%

2:33:28

MEDIAN

3:03:03

SLOWER 25%

3:37:03

Average runner age: 41

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

43°

Afternoon (High)

63°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

66%

Humidity

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