19th Annual Burning River Endurance Run & Relay

Sat, July 26 – Sun, July 27, 2025

DESCRIPTION

The 19th 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 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

Western States Endurance Run 2026 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 2025 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 2025 Burning River designs on front and back. (retail value $60) – $35 PREMIUM

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 )

RRCA CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT

The Burning River Endurance Run & Relay 50 Mile event has been selected as the 2025 RRCA Central Region Championship 50M.

REGISTRATION

EARLY (through December)
- 100M – $260
- 50M/Back Half 50M – $150
- Marathon – $95
- 8 Person Relay (per person) – $80

REGULAR (January – April)
- 100M – $280
- 50M/Back Half 50M – $170
- Marathon – $105
- 8 Person Relay (per person) – $80

REGULAR (May-June)
- 100M – $300
- 50M/Back Half 50M – $190
- Marathon – $110
- 8 Person Relay (per person) – $90

LATE (July)
- 100M – $310
- 50M/Back Half 50M – $210
- Marathon – $120
- 8 Person Relay (per person) – $90

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, 2025, 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.

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION GUIDE

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

2024 Burning River Participant Guide REV 4 JUL 24 2024

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.

GPX FILES
Provided for those who want to use a mapping application other than RaceJoy. 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.

Elevation Gain = approx. 8000 ft/100M; 4000 ft/50M; 2000 ft/Marathon
Elevation Profiles and Course & Aid Station Overview are included in the 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 through 2023

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 – Angie Darbyson (2023) 8:44:33
Grand Masters Male – Howard Nippert (2015) 8:18:30
Grand Master Female – Jennifer Roberts (2020) 10:03:49

50M All Results Combined through 2023

COURSE RECORDS – Back 50M

Overall Male – Isaac Barnes (2023) 8:29:47
Overall Female – Amanda Debevc (2020) 9:33:35
Masters Male – Isaac Barnes (2023) 8:29:47
Masters Female – Amanda Debevc (2020) 9:33:35
Grand Masters Male – George Themelis (2018) 9:35:48
Grand Master Female – Belinda Bernard (2018) 10:20:52

Back 50M All Results Combined through 2023

BURNING RIVER POLICIES

REFUNDS: 100M/50M participants may get a 50% refund of their entry fee by May 31st through RunSignup. No refunds for Marathon/Relay participants.

DEFERRALS: No deferrals.

BIB TRANSFERS: Relay bibs may be transferred for a $20 fee through RunSignup. No 100M/50M/Marathon bib transfers.

CANCELLATION: If the race is canceled due to circumstances beyond our control, participants may defer to the following year’s race. No refunds will be given. If a race must be canceled after it starts, there are no deferrals or refunds.

RESCHEDULED: Participants will automatically be registered on the new date. Prior to the new date, participants may defer to the following year’s race or transfer their bib with no transfer fee through RunSignup.

CHANGING DISTANCE: Burning River 100M participants may drop to the 50M race at any point starting at Mile 50. They are not eligible for overall awards or age group awards. Their result will be ranked overall, be marked DNQ (Did Not Qualify), and they will not be in the age group listing.

SWAG: Swag is available at packet pickup only. WRR is unable to deliver, ship, or arrange swag pickup after the completion of the event.

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