Summary

One of the toughest trail races around with scenic views of the lake through beautiful Burr Oak State Park. This race is point to point on mostly single track trail with several creek crossings, all the rocks & roots, and so many hills!
Posted Nov 08, 2025
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Pros
  • Good communication
  • Easy directions
  • Organized packet pick up
  • Ample free parking well marked course
  • Scenic and challenging trails
  • Well stocked and spaced aid stations
  • Indoor restrooms
  • Nice swag
  • Overall / age group awards
Cons
  • Remote location

Bobcat Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Review

Good communication, easy directions, and ample free parking near the start / finish.
This race is very remote and WIFI is sketchy so take some Dramamine and review your directions in advance!
Organized packet pick up.
Point to point race. Marathon starts / finishes at the lodge with a one way loop around the lake
Half starts at the marina and runs to the lodge with free shuttle to take you back to your car
Course is well marked mostly single track trail with several creek crossings, all the rocks & roots, and so many hills! Scenic fall foliage and lake views for miles - absolutely beautiful!
2 well stocked / spaced aid stations on course and one at the start / finish.
Indoor restrooms at both the lodge and marina
Nice Bobcat themed tee and matching finishers medal for all runners 
Awards for overall and age group winners!

This is an incentivized review

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