Burning River
About this race
🎉 2026 will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Burning River Endurance Runs & Relay – an exciting 100M, 50M, and Marathon solo run and 100M relay in Northeast Ohio. The race travels through several of the region's most scenic areas, including the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Summit Metro Parks.
Ready to test your limits? The Burning River brings a highly anticipated Ultra to Cuyahoga Falls on July 25, 2015. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Ohio.
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Trail running
100 Mile
The 100 mile distance begins at Squire's Castle and finishes in downtown Cuyahoga Falls. 100 mile runners have a total of 30 hours to complete the course and receive their belt buckle.
50 Mile
The 50 mile distance begins at Squire's Castle and finishes a the Cuyahoga Valley National Park's historic Stanford House in Peninsula, Ohio. 50 mile runners have a total of 14 hours to complete the course and receive their 50M medal.
100 Mile 4 Person Relay
The 100 mile relay distance begins at Squire's Castle and finishes in downtown Cuyahoga Falls. Relay runners have a total of 28 hours to complete the course and receive their medals. Female participants must run at least 25% of the segments to be considered for Co-ed awards. Relay exchange locations are as follows and subject to change: Squires Castle (Start) to Polo Fields (Mile 13.61) Polo Fields to Egbert (Mile 29.17) Egbert to Oak Grove (Mile 39.73) Oak Grove to Boston Store (Mile 54.59) Boston Store to Ledges (Mile 66.32) Ledges to (2nd time) Pine Hollow (Mile 75.77) Pine Hollow to Botsum Parking lot (Mile 91.03) Botzum to Finish (Mile 100.9)
100 Mile 8 Person Relay
The 100 mile relay distance begins at Squire's Castle and finishes in downtown Cuyahoga Falls. Relay runners have a total of 28 hours to complete the course and receive their medals. Female participants must run at least 25% of the segments to be considered for Co-ed awards. Relay exchange locations are as follows and subject to change: Squires Castle (Start) to Polo Fields (Mile 13.61) Polo Fields to Egbert (Mile 29.17) Egbert to Oak Grove (Mile 39.73) Oak Grove to Boston Store (Mile 54.59) Boston Store to Ledges (Mile 66.32) Ledges to (2nd time) Pine Hollow (Mile 75.77) Pine Hollow to Botsum Parking lot (Mile 91.03) Botzum to Finish (Mile 100.9)
About Cuyahoga Falls
Burning River takes place in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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