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Bobcat

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 7, 202642.195km · 21.1km
YouTube · Bn-jam-n
Race date in 25 days
Nov 7, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Glouster · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$85Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, November 7, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 13, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Bobcat — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The marathon and half marathon take place on the trails of Ohio’s Burr Oak State Park.

Course is 90% dirt.

The marathon is a single-loop course with rolling hills, multiple creek crossings and sections of the Buckeye Trail.

Half marathon is a point-to-point course on the same trail system.

The organisers explicitly welcome hikers as well as runners.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Bobcat runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
DrT - Low Carb RunnerRan in 2011 · Finish time 4h20m
“When I finished, all the agony and suffering was instantly forgotten.”

This runner spent energy passing a slow pack on narrow early trails at the Bobcat Trail Marathon. A late resurgence brought a finish in 4 hours 20 minutes and victory in the over-50 category.

Read the original on DrT - Low Carb Runner
Amanda – TooTallFritz
“We carried our own water and were thankful to have it.”

Amanda says hidden rocks and roots beneath fallen leaves and constant hills made Bobcat Trail Marathon difficult. She carried her own water, enjoyed volunteers' encouragement, and, at the finish, chose a finisher medal with a friend.

Read the original on TooTallFritz

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Bn-jam-n · Full recap

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Bobcat — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Bobcat course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStartTime limit
Marathon42.195km08:008h
Half21.0975km09:007h
START

Burr Oak Lodge, Glouster, OH

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Full marathon is a single loop in Burr Oak State Park, while half marathon is a one-way course on the same trail.

The start is at Burr Oak Lodge in Burr Oak State Park, at 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Road, Glouster.

The marathon is a single-loop course.

The course features rolling hills, several creek crossings and a section of Buckeye Trail included in course.

Half marathon is a point-to-point course on the same trail as the marathon.

Ninety percent of course is unpaved, genuine trail.

Organisers say the event is suitable for experienced trail runners, newcomers to trail running and hikers.

The course information for the 2026 edition has not yet been published.

The 2025 course for the marathon and half marathon are available to download.

Organizer
Western Reserve Racing
Typical race-season temperature: around 6°C (43°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Bobcat race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

This is Glouster's Bobcat Trail Run, and packet pickup information has not been made public.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startBurr Oak Lodge, 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster, OH 45732 (Burr Oak State Park) — Marathon…
  • Transit cardGlouster is a small town in rural southeastern Ohio's Wayne National Forest area with no public transit…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Burr Oak Lodge, 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster, OH 45732 (Burr Oak State Park) — Marathon starts/finishes at the Lodge

No public transit; car access only, rural state park. Half Marathon participants park at the Marina (separate lot from the Lodge) rather than at the Lodge itself.

Race date November 7, 2026 confirmed on the official runsignup.

Map

Getting to the finish

Marathon: Burr Oak Lodge (same as start, single-loop course). Half Marathon: point-to-point, ending at a different point from its Marina start.

Marathon is a single loop starting and finishing at the Lodge; Half Marathon is point-to-point.

Map

Start shuttle

Per secondary source: a lodge shuttle exists between the Lodge and the Marina, but it is restricted to lodge/cabin guests only and must be reserved in advance; post-race shuttle back to the Marina available with up to ~1 hour wait. General runners should not assume shuttle access.

Transit card

Glouster is a small town in rural southeastern Ohio's Wayne National Forest area with no public transit system of any kind. There is no transit card to worry about; a personal or rental vehicle is required to reach the trailhead.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The marathon starts at 8:00am, and half marathon starts at 9:00am.

Both distances close at 4:00pm;

time limit has an 8-hour limit, while half marathon has a 7-hour limit.

Entry fee increases by registration date.

The marathon costs $85 through October 7, 2026, $95 from October 8 through 27, and $100 from October 28 onward.

Half marathon costs $70, $80, and $85 during the same periods, respectively.

Registration-platform fees are added separately.

Registration opened on December 14, 2025, and remains open through race morning.

A dedicated block of rooms is available at Burr Oak Lodge, the start-area lodging.

The discounted rate is not available through online booking;

runners must call the reservation line (740-767-2112) and request the Bobcat race room block.

Organizers note that the lodge is generally full on race weekend and requires a minimum stay of two nights.

The lodge has a restaurant and an indoor pool.

Awards go to the top three overall men and women in each distance,

as well as the top three men and women in five-year age groups from 19 and under through 70 and over.

The race is part of the Ohio Endurance Series.

Runners who complete four series races become eligible for Ohio Endurance Athlete of the Year consideration and receive a trading card featuring their photo and series results.

Times are local to Glouster. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

John Glenn International Airport Lounge Service By Escape Lounge

$53

View on Klook

Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$196

View on Klook

Hotels near the Bobcat start line in Glouster

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

John Glenn International Airport Lounge Service By Escape Lounge

$53

View on Klook

What to see in Glouster after the race

Seeing Glouster with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$196

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Glouster.

Total cost and budget for Bobcat

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Bobcat

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Glouster runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Bobcat

FAQ
When does Bobcat 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 7, 2026 in Glouster, OH, United States.

How much is the Bobcat 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $85.

What distances does Bobcat 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does Bobcat 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Bobcat 2026 start?

Burr Oak Lodge, Glouster, OH.

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