Burning River

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

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 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.

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

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

• Preorder your Burning River merchandise and we'll have it ready for pickup at the Expo! BR gear makes a great gift for your crew and pacers – treat yourself too! Shop now at the Gear Store.

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)

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

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

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

• REGULAR REGISTRATION (May-June)
  • 100M – $300
  • 50M/Back Half 50M – $190
  • Marathon – $110
  • 8 Person Relay (per person) – $80

• LATE REGISTRATION (July)
  • 100M – $310
  • 50M/Back Half 50M – $210
  • Marathon – $120
  • 8 Person Relay (per person) – $80

• 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 your 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; 8P Relay = $300/person.

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

• 2025 Burning River Participant Guide REV NC 5/22/25

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 v1
• 2025 50M Course Map v1
• 2025 50M Back Half Course Map v1
• 2025 Marathon Course Map v1

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.

• 2025 100M Course v1 GPX
• 2025 Front 50M Course v1 GPX
• 2025 Back 50M Course v1 GPX
• 2025 Marathon Course v1 GPX
• 2024 Leg One - v1 GPX
• 2024 Leg Two - v0 GPX
• 2024 Leg Three - v0 GPX
• 2024 Leg Four - v0 GPX
• 2024 Leg Five - v0 GPX
• 2024 Leg Six - v0 GPX
• 2024 Leg Seven - v0 GPX
• 2024 Leg Eight - v1 GPX

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 – 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) 8:209:47
• Masters Female - Amanda Debevc (2020) 9:33:35
• Grand Masters Male - George Themelis 92018) 9:35:48
• Grand Master Female - Belinda Bernard (2018) 10:20:52

Back 50M All Results Combined through 2023

Visit our website to learn more about Western Reserve Racing and to view our race calendar