Events
Pacer Registration
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)
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
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
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More Information
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Directions
Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls
1989 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221