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 29, 2017. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Ohio.
Pick your distance
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.
Pacer Registration - Please note that only 100 Mile runners may have pacers
Pre-register and sign the digital waiver to save yourself some time on race day. You, or your runner may pickup your pacer bib at Friday night packet pickup or at the aid station where you plan to join your runner. Only one pacer per 100M runner is allowed on the course at a time. Please see the 2017 Burning River Info Guide for additional rules and pacer aid stations - www.westernreserveracing.com
50 Mile
The 50 mile distance begins at Squire's Castle and finishes at Boston Mills Ski Resort in Peninsula, Ohio. 50 mile runners have a total of 15 hours to complete the course and receive their 50M medal.
Back Half 50 Mile
The back half 50 mile distance begins at Boston Mills Ski Resort in Peninsula, Ohio and finishes in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls. Back Half 50 mile runners have a total of 16 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 subject to change.
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 subject to change.
100 Mile 8 Person Relay - F
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 subject to change.
About Cuyahoga Falls
Burning River takes place in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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