Burning River Endurance Run & Relay

• 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

2026 Burning River Participant Guide Version 1

• 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

  • 8:00am Start – 12 hour cutoff

• 8 Person Relay – Out and Back course, same as the 100M event

  • 7:00am start – 27 hour cutoff

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.

• 2026 100M Course Map v02

• 2026 50M Course Map v02

• 2026 50M Back Half Course Map v02

• 2026 Marathon Course Map v02

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

• 2026 100M Course v2 GPX

• 2026 Front 50M Course v2 GPX

• 2026 Back 50M Course v2 GPX

• 2026 Marathon Course v2 GPX

• 2026 Leg One – v2 GPX

• 2026 Leg Two – v2 GPX

• 2026 Leg Three – v2 GPX

• 2026 Leg Four – v2 GPX

• 2026 Leg Five – v2 GPX

• 2026 Leg Six – v2 GPX

• 2026 Leg Seven – v2 GPX

• 2026 Leg Eight – v2 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.

 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)

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

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) – $40 PREMIUM

• 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.

• 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. Participants may defer to the following year’s race or transfer their bib within two weeks or prior to the rescheduled date (whichever comes first), 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.