Bobcat

Burr Oak doesn't sit at the end of a tourist strip. It's tucked into the Appalachian foothills of southeast Ohio, past small towns that time and traffic mostly skipped, with Wayne National Forest picking up where the park leaves off. Your phone may lose signal on the drive in. That's the point.

The Marathon is a single loop around Burr Oak Lake, starting and finishing at the lodge. Expect hemlock ravines, sandstone ledges, rocks, roots, creek crossings and a steady supply of hills. Much of the route follows the Buckeye Trail and the North Country Trail. The course is fully marked. It will test you, and the November leaves and lake views make it worth it.

The Half Marathon is a point-to-point on the same trails, starting at the marina and finishing at the lodge, with a shuttle back to your car. Hikers are welcome. The generous cutoff means you can take it at your own pace.

There are no crowds and no gift shops along the way. You get a lake, a long trail, a lot of woods, and a finish line at the lodge where you can stay the weekend.

Lodging

Getting there: Burr Oak is remote, and the last stretch is winding back roads. Download directions before you leave, and don't count on cell service. See our lodging page for places to stay at the lake and nearby.

• Marathon

• Half Marathon

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 with friends via email and social media.

Burr Oak Lodge
10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd
Glouster, Ohio 45732

• Triblend Tee and Finisher Medal

• 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 Masters, Top 1 Grand Masters, Top 1 Senior Masters

• • 2025 Series Results

• • 2024 Series Results

• • 2023 Series Results

The marathon is a single loop course that is 90% trail and 10% asphalt. The half marathon is a point to point on the same trails. It will be well marked! Click here to view the Bobcat course maps.

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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

Download your Bobcat Participant Guide here:

• Marathon

• Half Marathon

Burr Oak Lodge offers great rooms at reasonable prices and features a restaurant, indoor pool, and plenty of outdoor activities. To get the special race discount, you must call the reservation line at 740-767-2112 and ask for the Bobcat room block (you will not receive this discount if you book online). The lodge typically sells out on race weekend and requires a two-night stay. Click here for more Bobcat lodging options.

• Bobcat is part of the Ohio Endurance Series, featuring fully supported trail races of varying distance and difficulty in the best parks throughout Ohio.

• Visit our website to learn more about Western Reserve Racing and to view our race calendar.