More About 18th Annual Burning River Endurance Run Relay
Sat, July 27 – Sun, July 28, 2024
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.
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 16 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
WSER 2025 Qualifying RaceThe 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
Coming soon!
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.
REGISTER
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.
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 16 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
WSER 2025 Qualifying RaceThe 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
Coming soon!
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.
REGISTER
Date & Time
July 27, 2024
2:00am
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
07/28/2024
Location
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
6947 Riverview Rd
Peninsula, OH 44264
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