2024 Super Bull Trail Championships - 50k, 25k, 12.5k & 5k

The 2024 Super Bull Trail Championships will be held on March 9th & 10th, 2024. 

It's hard to believe that this is all ready the 8th year of trail racing at Wooster Memorial Park!  Each year, The Super Bull Trail Championships creates lasting memories while offering unforgettable experiences, excellent competition, and a challenging course.  In addition to that, this event allows the Wooster Running Club to make a substantial donation to The Friends of Wooster Memorial Park.  Those who have run with us in the past know that we treat each and every runner like a member of our family.  Those who have yet to run with us, please read below and join us...we've always got room to expand the local trail running family!

Race proceeds will once again benefit the Friends of Wooster Memorial Park as they keep the park up to date with trail maintenance, clean-up and land development. But we all know the most beneficial way to help out the trails...run them! And we have plenty of options for that - a 12.5k, 25k and 50k and even the 5k!

As the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Super Bull Trail Championships all SOLD OUT, we encourage EARLY sign-ups to ensure your spot.  Due to limited space at the park, the first 300 to sign up are in, so don't delay!

We are giving away $1,300+ in total prize money in 2024!!

RACES:

The race will consist of 4 separately timed events - 5k,12.5k, 25k and 50k.  Due to HIGH demand and LIMITED space at Wooster Memorial Park, the races will take place over two days:

Saturday, March 9 - 50k will start at 8:00am, 25k will start at 8:30am

**Please Note - The 50k will have a 9 hour time limit. If you have not started your final loop by 2:30pm, you will be asked to end your day, or you can continue on, un-aided and un-timed** 

Sunday, March 10 - 12.5k will start at 11:00am, 5k will start at 11:15am

COURSE:

This is a loop style course featuring a 7.75 mile loop with approximately 1000ft. of climb per loop. Click here for the course elevation (courtesy of Danny Preising) The course is mostly made up of single track trails with some very technical treks, but some awesome views! As seen in the pictures above, there are creek crossings, you'll encounter your fair share of steep hills, lots of downhill and probably some mud! That's what trail running is all about! Check out the course map HERE.

For a good snapshot (literally) of the natural beauty of Wooster Memorial Park and the Super Bull Course, check out the 2023 Race Photos, 2022 Race Photos, 2020 Race Photos, 2019 Race Photos, and the 2018 race photos,

Course Preview Runs:

Join us on the following dates at Wooster Memorial Park for preview runs on the course to make sure you are ready for race day!  We will have pace leaders ranging from 10min/mi to 16+min/mi and the runs will be group style where we leave noone behind.

December 16, 2023 - 8:30am

January 13, 2024 - 8:30am

February 17, 2024 - 8:30am

**We will have samples of the Super Bull Flannels at these training runs if you want to try them on to ensure your sizing is correct**

50k, 25k, and 12.5k Course Description:

Start: behind pavilion at main parking lot, take the Education Trail (yellow) haeded West until the meadow, then go left and run the upper perimeter of the lot until you can take a left on Sassafras (orange). Stay on Sassafras (orange) until you come to Outer Trail (red) and bear left. Stay on Outer Trail (red) all the way until a left onto the NEW Ostroski Trail (White). Take the Ostroski Trail until is dead ends into the Saddleback Trail and go right onto Saddleback Trail (purple).  At the split on the Saddleback Trail, stay right and head towards the Strock Trail (pink). When you aproach the Strock Trail (pink) continue straight on Strock (pink) and after a short distance, it will turn into the Outer Trail (red) by merging slight left.  Take the Outer Trail (red) to the bottom of the hill, and take a sharp left onto the Roller Trail (Yellow).  You will complete the .7 mile Roller Trail which is a bit of a lillipop with an out section, a loop at the top, and a return on the same section you went out on.  There's a short section of 2 way traffic here, so please use trail courtesy.  After Completion of the Roller Trail (yellow) you will make a sharp left back onto the outer trail (red) which you will take over a creek crossing and then go left UP onto the Quercus Alba Trail (white). Go Right at the top of the hill when you exit the woods and make a loop around the field following the Kenwood Trail (white), the Hartman Trail (orange), running over 2 beautiful new foot bridges, and then continue on the Super Bull Trail (unmarked) through the grass to a right turn on Silver Road.  Take Silver road to the main trailhead where you will encounter the on-course aid station and bathrooms, and then continue on Spangler Trail (Blue).  At the Silver trail, turn right and go downhill to a right turn on the Trillium Trail (Green) and head uphill to complete the Trillium loop in the Counterclockwise direction.  At the conclusion of Trillium Trail (Green) go right onto Spangler Trail (blue) and then bear left  to go uphill on Spangler (Blue).  There will be a short section of 2 way traffic here, so please use trail courtesy.  Continue straight on Spangler (Blue) until you come to the open meadow where you will go right on the old field trail (white).  Take Old Field Trail up the short steep hill and bear left on the Education Trail (yellow) at the first junction, take the old field trail across the meadow to a left on Education Trail (yellow) and stay on Education trail back to a right on Spangler (Blue) and go back down the 2 way traffic section.  Once you encounter the bridge at the bottom of the hill on Spangler, go right over the bridge and then go right again and run up up and up at the Education Hill. At the top of the hill, go right back onto the Education Trail (yellow) and this will bring you right back to the start/finish line!

5k Course Description:

The 5k will start in the same spot as the rest of the races in the open field near the parking lot, and will complete a short loop around the education area before heading straight onto the southern-most education trail (Yellow).  After taking the education trail to where it dead ends into the Spangler Trail (Blue), 5k participants will make a sharp right and an immediate sharp left to join the 50k, 25k, 12.5k loop by descending Silver Hill.  At the bottom of Silver Hill, turn right onto Trillium Trail (Green) and head uphill to complete the Trillium loop in the Counterclockwise direction.  At the conclusion of Trillium Trail (Green) go right onto Spangler Trail (blue) and then bear left  to go uphill on Spangler (Blue).  There will be a short section of 2 way traffic here, so please use trail courtesy.  Continue straight on Spangler (Blue) until you come to the open meadow where you will go right on the old field trail (white).  Take Old Field Trail up the short steep hill and bear left on the Education Trail (yellow) at the first junction, take the old field trail across the meadow to a left on Education Trail (yellow) and stay on Education trail back to a right on Spangler (Blue) and go back down the 2 way traffic section.  Once you encounter the bridge at the bottom of the hill on Spangler, go right over the bridge and then go right again and run up up and up at the Education Hill. At the top of the hill, go right back onto the Education Trail (yellow) and this will bring you right back to the start/finish line!

AID:

There will be 2 aid stations**: 1-on course at mile 4.8 with water, electrolyte drink, and bathrooms. The other main aid station will be at the start and finish and will feature chips, pretzels, bananas, PB&J sandwiches, some hot foods, cookies, M&Ms, licorice, water, soda, and electrolyte drink as well.  There will be portable restrooms here.

**Aid Station offerings subject to change based on availaibilty and need.  Confirmed aid station details will be sent to all registered participants 2 weeks prior to race day

POST RACE AMENITIES:

After your run, enjoy piping hot Vegetarian Chili and Grilled Cheese sandwiches on site while you watch and cheer in your fellow runners.  Once you are recovered, you can drive a short distance to JAFB Wooster Brewery for the official Super Bull Afterparty that basically takes place all day long.  You'll have a FREE BEER ticket on your bib to get your started...yep, your first beer is on us!

FINISHERS GIFTS:

All runners will receive a high quality finishers medal 

AWARDS:

CASH will be awarded to the top 3 male and female overall in each event, structured as follows:

50k Champions: $200     50k Runner-Ups: $100    50k Third Place: $50   

25k Champions: $100     25k Runner-Ups: $50      25k Third Place: $25  

12.5k Champions: $75    12.5k Runner-Ups: $50   12.5k Third Place: $25

We will also have awards for the top 3 overall male and female finishers in each race distance as well as top male and female overall in the Master's (40-49) and Grandmasters (50+) divisions in each race distance.

ALL awards will be given out at the race site as the divisions for each race distance fill up..

Race Swag:

At the Super Bull Trail Championships, we love to go BIG on swag to make sure you want to show off your gear all year long.  With that in mind, we are offering an extremely high quality Embroidered Flannel and Winter Hat for all 25k and 50k race registrants.  5k and 12.5k runners will receive a very nice long sleeve Tech Shirt to commemorate their achievement, but don't fear, you can always choose the option to upgrade to the embroidered flannel and hat if you've just got to have it!

 

These items are amazing quality and with the blend of Cotton, Poly, and Spandex this flannel is soft and moisture wicking enough to race in and stylish enough for date night!

 

**We will have samples of the Super Bull Flannels at these training runs if you want to try them on to ensure your sizing is correct**

 

Product Description:

 

Casual and cool, this unique ombre plaid shirt has stretch and is perfect for a uniform look that is laid back, yet polished. 

• 4.6-ounce, 59/39/2 cotton/polyester/spandex
• Lightly brushed twill plaid
• Easy Care
• Open collar
• Bias-cut back yoke
• Double-chest pockets with bias-cut button flaps
• Pearlized buttons
• Double-button cuffs

 

Pricing:

50k Early Registration: $85.00  (includes an Embroidered Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat)

50k Standard Registration: $90.00  (includes an Embroidered Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat)

50k Late Registration: $100.00  (includes an Embroidered Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat if registered by 2-18-24)

25k Early Registration: $75.00  (includes an Embroidered Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat)

25k Standard Registration: $80.00  (includes an Embroidered Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat)

25k Late Registration: $90.00  (includes an Embroidered Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat if registered by 2-18-24)

12.5k Early Registration: $55.00  (includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt)

12.5k Standard Registration: $60.00  (includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt)

12.5k Late Registration: $70.00  (includes a includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt if registered by 2-18-24)

12.5k Early Registration with Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat Upgrade: $70.00  (includes an Embroidered Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat)

12.5k Standard Registration with Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat Upgrade: $75.00  (includes an Embroidered Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat)

12.5k Late Registration with Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat Upgrade: $85.00  (includes an Embroidered Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat if registered by 2-18-24)

5k Early Registration: $45.00 (includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt)

5k Standard Registration: $50.00 (includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt)

5k Late Registration: $55.00 (includes a includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt if registered by 2-18-24)

5k Early Registration with Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat Upgrade: $60.00 (includes an Embroidered Super Bull Insulated Vest)

5k Standard Registration with Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat Upgrade: $65.00 (includes an Embroidered Super Bull Insulated Vest)

5k Late Registration with Super Bull Flannel & Winter Hat Upgrade: $70.00 (includes an Embroidered Super Bull Insulated Vest if registered by 2-18-24)

Want to Run Both Days:

We know that some of you are a little crazy when it comes to trail racing, and when you hear that there is an option to race both days, you are ALL IN!  When you register for the 50k or 25k races that take place on Saturday, you'll have the option to race the 12.5k or 5k on Sunday for just a $15 donation to Wooster Memorial Park!  You won't receive additional SWAG, but you will receive a medal for the distance completed on Sunday!  Make a donation, enjoy another trail race, get an additional medal...sounds like a win all the way around!

As shown below, just click a minimum of $15 at the donation portion of the registration page to add the 12.5k or 5k to your package.  Your donation amount will be added to your total due and you'll be good to go!  You are welcome to donate any amount you'd like, but $15 is the minimum to cover the upgrade to race one of the events on Sunday.  The best part, 100% of your donation goes to Wooster Memorial Park!  It's the ultimate win-win.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Thank you to our Race Founders!

These runners have been with us for every race since 2017 and will receive special distinction on their race swag and bib for the 2024 event

Congratulations to those runners in our 5-Year Club!

These runners have joined us for 5 races since 2017 and will receive special distinction on their race swag and bib for the 2024 event