Super Bull Trail Championships

All photos courtesy of: Stuart Siegfried

We're baaaaaaack!! The 2018 Super Bull Trail Championships will be held on March 3rd, 2018 and if you missed it in 2017, you missed out on one heckuva time! This race is a must-add to your calendar! Don't just take it from us, here are some 2017 reviews:

-"Thanks for all of your hard work to put on such an extraordinary event! It was truly a blast out there!"

-"Awesome race!! Really fun course and very organized. I will be back for sure. Thank you!"

-"Thank you, thank you, thank you for such a fun race! I haven't ran many trails in 3-4 years, so it was nice to get back to my "roots". Really enjoyed this race!" 

-"Great race, a lot of fun, swag was awesome, food was delicious!! I'll definitely be back next year." 

-"Wouldnt change a thing" 

-"Based on this years event, looking forward to 2018. No improvements needed!"

-"In my opinion, you all "killed it". Great job all around. I have absolutely no complaints. I'm just glad I got to experience it." 

2017 saw us give out over $500 is CASH awards to these individuals:

50k Male Champion: Jeremy Pope 4:27:34

50k Male Runner-up: Gabe Rainwater 4:40:08

50k Female Champion: Chelsey Woods 6:03:25

50k Female Runner-up: Sam Oleskey 6:10:58

25k Male Champion: Broc Martin 1:51:30

25k Male Runner-up: Kevin Beachy 1:51:56

25k Female Champion: Lindsey Beachy 2:24:09

25k Female Runner-up: Molly Thomas 2:28:10

12.5k Male Champion: Quinitin Bressler 1:00:39

12.5k Male Runner-up: Joel Weeman 1:07:39

12.5k Female Champion: Caitlin Carey 1:11:31

12.5k Female Runner-up: Julia Hanshaw 1:16:21

The 2018 Super Bull Trail Championships will come to you with the same format and outline, but with a few small changes-all in an effort to make it even better!

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!

As the 2017 Super Bull sold out, we are increasing the cap by 50 people this year. The first 200 to sign up are in and this sold out in less than 3 months last year, so don't delay! We are giving away $900 in total prize money in 2018!!

RACES:

The race will consist of 3 separately timed events-12.5k, 25k and 50k. Each race will start at different times. The 50k will start at 8am, the 25k will start at 8:15am and the 12.5k will start at 8:30am. **Note-There will be an 8 hour time limit for this event. If you have not started your final loop by 2pm, you will be asked to end your day, or you can continue on, un-aided and untimed** 

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.

Course Description:

Start: behind pavilion at main parking lot, take the Education Trail (yellow) heded 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 Strock trail (pink). Go left onto Saddleback (purple) until it splits in 2 directions, stay left and complete that trail in Clockwise direction back to the split. (The entrance and exit of Saddleback will be 2 way traffic, so please be careful and pay attention, use common runner courtesy please). Go left back onto Strock (pink) and it will turn into the Outer Trail (red) which you will take over a creek crossing and then go left UP onto the Kenwood Trail (white). Go Right out of the woods and make a loop around the field following the Kenwood Trail over 2 beautiful new foot bridges, and then continue on the access drive 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 left on the old field trail (white).  Take Old Field Trail to a left on the Education Trail (yellow) and continue on Education 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 and electrolyte drink, and gels, and bathrooms. The other main aid station will be at the start and finish and will feature chips, pretzels, bananas, PB&J sandwiches, cookies, M&Ms, licorice, chews, gels, water, soda, and electrolyte drink as well.  There will be portable restrooms here.

FINISHERS GIFTS:

All runners will receive a high quality finishers medal and an after run meal consisting of hot vegan chili, some salty snacks, and drinks.

AWARDS:

CASH will be awarded to the top 2 male and female overall in each event, structured as follows:

50k Champions: $150     50k Runner-Ups: $75      

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

12.5k Champions: $50    12.5k Runner-Ups: $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.

We will also have awards specifically for the top finishing Male and Female member of Team RWB in each race distance!!!

Pricing and swag:

50k Early Registration: $75.00  (includes a hooded sweatshirt and stocking cap)

50k Standard Registration: $80.00  (includes a hooded sweatshirt and stocking cap)

50k Late Registration: $85.00  (includes a hooded sweatshirt and stocking cap if registered by 2-3-18 )

25k Early Registration: $65.00  (includes a hooded sweatshirt and stocking cap)

25k Standard Registration: $70.00  (includes a hooded sweatshirt and stocking cap)

25k Late Registration: $75.00  (includes a hooded sweatshirt and stocking cap if registered by 2-3-18)

12.5k Early Registration: $50.00  (includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt)

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

12.5k Late Registration: $60.00  (includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt if registered by 2-3-18)

12.5k Early Registration with Hoodie and Hat Upgrade: $65.00  (includes a hooded sweatshirt and stocking cap)

12.5k Standard Registration with Hoodie and Hat Upgrade: $70.00  (includes a hooded sweatshirt and stocking cap)

12.5k Late Registration with Hoodie and Hat Upgrade: $75.00  (includes a hooded sweatshirt and stocking cap if registered by 2-3-18)