Buckeye Ultra 200 Mile Road Race

Buckeye Ultra 200 Mile Road Race : Ashtabula, OH

The Buckeye 200 is an approximately 203 mile out-and-back road run that begins and ends at Walnut Beach on Lake Erie and reaches Wellsville, OH near the Ohio–West Virginia border. The route passes mountain foothills, post-steel industry towns, Amish country, and lakefront streets. The majority of miles follow Ohio Route 45, with minor course changes possible.

The course has just under 6,000 feet of total climb and combines long flat segments with about 70 miles of rolling hills. A six day time limit requires runners to average roughly 34 miles per day. This event is an open road challenge with no official aid stations; runners must rely on themselves or their crew for supplies. Crews are encouraged because resources are limited overnight on some sections, but crewing is not required. Runners who cannot finish must arrange their own extraction and may face waits for transport back to vehicles. Stores and diners are generally available between early morning and about 9–10 pm. Several hotels are within a few minutes' walk of the course in towns including Austinburg, Warren, Salem, and Lisbon.

Distances

• Approximately 203 miles out-and-back course
• 100 mile option from Wellsville Nicholson Stadium to Walnut Beach, 72 hour cutoff; runners must provide their own transportation to the start

Finishers receive a large Buckeye 200 buckle, a unique finisher award, and other items. There are no refunds, deferrals, or transfers. For 2026 entries, $20 from each paid entry supports the Wellsville high school athletic department. A "500 Lifetime Miles" award is given for completing 500 official miles on the Buckeye course; as of the end of 2025 five people have earned this award. Course records stand at 53:56:59 for the men's mark (2023) and 58:08:36 for the women's mark (2022). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.