Burning River - Western Reserve Racing

📆 Sat, July 25 – Sun, July 26, 2026
📍 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
🏃‍♂️ 100M | 50M | Marathon | Relay

DESCRIPTION
🎉 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.

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
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
Marathon – Point to Point from Oak Hill to Silver Springs Park
6:30am Start – 14 hour cutoff
8:30am Start – 12 hour cutoff
8 Person Relay – Out and Back course, same as the 100M event
7:00am start – 27 hour cutoff
Western States Endurance Run 2027 Qualifying Race🏆 The Burning River 100M is the 3rd leg of the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning, and the 100M race is a Western States qualifier (for their lottery). In our discussions with WSER, they ask that you finish the race in 30 hours or less to qualify. As their race has a 30 hour limit, they feel it is appropriate for you to finish Burning River in 30 hours or less.

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 a race sticker and the 2026 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
Official Burning River Race Tee – Super soft poly/combed ring spun cotton blend short sleeve tee with screen printed Burning River race logo
Patagonia Long Sleeve Capilene Cool Daily Shirt – Quick drying, has stretch for mobility and comfort, and HeiQ® Mint odor control for long-lasting freshness. Built with 50-100% recycled polyester, Capilene® Cool Daily styles keep you comfortable when you’re working hard in conditions ranging from cool to hot. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory. Custom 2026 Burning River designs on front and back. (retail value $60) – $35 PREMIUM
2026 Burning River Swag

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
To be eligible for overall awards, 100 Milers must start at 4:00am, Marathoners must start at 6:30am
All participants are eligible for age group awards
🏅 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
Participants who are also pacing and start with their 100 Miler are eligible for age group awards but not overall awards
🏅 8 Person Relay:

Top 1 Men’s Team
Top 1 Women’s Team
Top 1 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
Registration now for Burning River 2026!

REGISTRATION (through December)
100M – $270
50M/Back Half 50M – $160
Marathon – $95
8 Person Relay (per person) – $80
EARLY REGISTRATION (January – April)
100M – $290
50M/Back Half 50M – $170
Marathon – $105
8 Person Relay (per person) – $80
REGULAR REGISTRATION (May-June)
100M – $310
50M/Back Half 50M – $190
Marathon – $115
8 Person Relay (per person) – $80
LATE REGISTRATION (July)
100M – $320
50M/Back Half 50M – $210
Marathon – $125
8 Person Relay (per person) – $80
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 waive the registration fee.
If 100% of your fundraising minimum goal is met by June 30, 2026, you run for free!
If you do not meet your fundraising minimum goal, you will pay the registration fee in place at that time.
Fundraising minimums: 100M = $750; 50M = $500; Marathon = $300; Relay = $300/person.
COURSE MAPS
GOOGLE MAPS
Maps can change frequently up until the day before the race; please check back before race day to be sure you’re using the correct version.

2025 100M Course Map v2
2025 50M Course Map v2
2025 50M Back Half Course Map v2