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 August 22, 2020. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Ohio.
Pick your distance
Trail running
100 Mile
The 100 mile distance starts 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 in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls and finishes at Silver Springs Park in Stow, 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 Silver Springs Park in Stow, 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 starts and finishes in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls. A shuttle bus schedule is coming soon. Relay runners have a total of 27 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 starts and finishes in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls. A shuttle bus schedule is coming soon. Relay runners have a total of 27 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.
Running
Pacer Registration - Please note that only 100 Mile runners may have pacers
Pacer bibs may be picked up at the expo on Friday evening or at any aid station where pacers are allowed. Pacers may begin pacing at Silver Springs Park (mile 50). For runners 60 years and over, pacers are allowed the entire race. Please see info guide on Burning River page of westernreserveracing.com for additional pacer rules and guidelines.
About Cuyahoga Falls
Burning River takes place in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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