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100 Mile

$270 32/30 Hour Cutoff - 2:00/4:00 AM Start
Registration opens 5/1

Pacer Registration

$0 Pacers may accompany 100 Mile participants only, starting at Mile 50
Point to Point

50 Mile

$165 15 Hour Cutoff - 5:30 AM Start
Point to Point - Night Run

Back Half 50 Mile

$165 18 Hour Cutoff - 4:00 PM Start
Point to Point

Marathon

$95 14/12 Hour Cutoff - 6:30/8:30 AM Start
Point to Point

100 Mile 8 Person Relay

$75 27 Hour Cutoff - 7:00 AM Start

Location

Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls
1989 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Description

The 18th Annual Burning River Endurance Run & Relay is 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.

Course

100M – Out and Back from Cuyahoga Falls to Silver Springs Park and back

  • 2:00am Early Start – 32 hour cutoff
  • 4:00am Start – 30 hour cutoff
  • Participants who start early are eligible for Age Group Awards but not Overall Awards (Warning: If you are faster than [TBD] min./mile, aid stations will not be open). Participants who start at 4:00am are eligible for Overall and Age Group Awards. 

50M – Point to Point from Cuyahoga Falls to Silver Springs Park

  • 5:30am Start – 15 hour cutoff

Back Half 50M – Point to Point from Silver Springs Park to Cuyahoga Falls

  • 4:00pm Start – 18 hour cutoff
  • Participants who are also pacing can start with their 100M – eligible for Age Group Awards but not Overall Awards.

Marathon – Point to Point from Oak Hill to Silver Springs Park

  • 6:30am Start – 14 hour cutoff
  • 8:30am Start – 12 hour cutoff
  • Overall winners must start at 6:30am.

8 Person Relay – Out and Back course, same as the 100M event

  • 7:00am start – 27 hour cutoff

The Burning River 100 is a Western States qualifier and the 3rd leg of the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning.

Lodging

Book your stay at the Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls – just steps away from the BR100 start/finish. Suites include separate sleeping and living quarters, 2 double beds, and pull-out couch. You must make your reservation through the Burning River room block link to get the special discount rate. For lodging details or to make your reservation CLICK HERE.

Donations

Donations benefit the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Summit Metro Parks Foundation, and Boston Township.

Swag Options

All participants receive the 2024 poster, plus your choice of:

  • Water Bottle – 36oz double-walled stainless steel water bottle with easy carry handle and chug spout with custom Burning River design (retail value $35)
  • Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily long sleeve shirt – made from quick drying recycled polyester, with stretch and odor control for mobility and comfort (retail value $55) – $30 PREMIUM
  • BOCO Gear custom Burning River backpack – adjustable straps and multiple pockets to carry all your gear; limited quantity available (retail value $49)

2024 Burning River Swag Options

Awards

100M/50M/Marathon:

  • Top 3 Overall Male and Female
  • Top 3 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups:
    29 & Under, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over

50M Back Half:

  • Top 3 Overall Male and Female
  • Top 1 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups:
    29 & Under, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over

8 Person Relay:

  • Top 1 Men's Team
  • Top 1 Women's Team
  • Top 3 Co-Ed Teams (Co-Ed teams must include at least 2 female members)
  • Top 1 Co-Ed Masters Team (Co-Ed team must include at least 2 female members and all team members must be 40 or over)

Registration

  • EARLY REGISTRATION through December
    • 100M – $250
    • 50M/Back Half 50M – $145
    • Marathon – $90
    • 8 Person Relay (per person) – $75
  • REGULAR REGISTRATION (January - April)
    • 100M – $270
    • 50M/Back Half 50M – $165
    • Marathon – $95
    • 8 Person Relay (per person) – $75
  • REGULAR REGISTRATION (May-June)
    • 100M – $290
    • 50M/Back Half 50M – $185
    • Marathon – $100
    • 8 Person Relay (per person) – $85
  • LATE REGISTRATION (July)
    • 100M – $310
    • 50M/Back Half 50M – $210
    • Marathon – $105
    • 8 Person Relay (per person) – $85

Fundraising

  • Run for free! Raise funds for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Summit Metro Parks Foundation, and Boston Township to help ensure quality Ohio trails for years to come.
  • Choose to become a fundraiser during registration and pay the registration fee.
  • If 100% of your fundraising minimum goal is met, your fee will be refunded (no partial refunds).
  • Fundraising minimums: 100M = $600; 50M = $400; Marathon = $250; 8P Relay = $250/person.

Participant Information Guide

This participant guide contains everything your need to know about Burning River! 

Course Maps

Google Maps

GPX Files

Elevation Gain = approx. 8000 ft/100M; 4000 ft/50M; 2000 ft/Marathon

Elevation Profiles and Course & Aid Station Overview are included in the 2023 Participant Information Guide

Course Records

COURSE RECORDS – 100M

  • Overall Male - Arlen Glick (2021) 14:15:33
  • Overall Female - Annette Bednosky (2010) 16:44:21
  • Masters Male - Mark Godale (2010) 15.48:35
  • Masters Female - Annette Bednosky (2010) 16:44:21
  • Grand Masters Male - Jay Aldous (2011) 16:16:11
  • Grand Master Female - Connie Gardner (2019) 20:17:04

100M All Results Combined

COURSE RECORDS – 50M

  • Overall Male - David Ryland (2017) 6:35:05
  • Overall Female - Elissa Ballas (2015) 7:30:30
  • Masters Male - Jonathan Hastings (2015) 7:33:30
  • Masters Female - Marisa Novobilski (2018) 8:56:13
  • Grand Masters Male - Howard Nippert (2015) 8:18:30
  • Grand Master Female - Jennifer Roberts (2020) 10:03:49

50M All Results Combined

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Directions

Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls
1989 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

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