Sat, July 29 – Sun, July 30, 2023
DESCRIPTION
The 17th 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 (30 hour cutoff – 4:00am start)
- 50M – Point to Point from Cuyahoga Falls to Silver Springs Park (15 hour cutoff – 5:30am start)
- Back Half 50M – Point to Point from Silver Springs Park to Cuyahoga Falls (16 hour cutoff – 6:00pm start; option to start as early as 2:00pm)
- Marathon – Point to Point from Oak Hill to Silver Springs Park (14 hour cutoff – 6:30am start)
- 8 Person Relay – Same Out and Back course as the 100M event (27 hour cutoff – 7:00am start)
The Burning River 100 is a Western States qualifier, the 3rd leg of the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning, and a UTMB qualifying race.
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 and Summit Metro Parks Foundation.
SWAG OPTIONS
- Lightweight Black Quarter Zip
- Burning River Backpack
- Burning River Trucker Hat
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 – $240
- 50M/Back Half 50M – $140
- Marathon – $85
- 8 Person Relay (per person) – $75
- REGULAR REGISTRATION (January – April)
- 100M – $260
- 50M/Back Half 50M – $160
- Marathon – $90
- 8 Person Relay (per person) – $75
- REGULAR REGISTRATION (May-June)
- 100M – $280
- 50M/Back Half 50M – $180
- Marathon – $95
- 8 Person Relay (per person) – $85
- LATE REGISTRATION (July)
- 100M – $310
- 50M/Back Half 50M – $210
- Marathon – $100
- 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 your fee will be waived. Deadline to meet your fundraising goal is July 1st. Fundraising minimums: 100M = $600; 50M = $400; Marathon = $250; 8P Relay = $250/person.
To register for Burning River 2023 CLICK HERE.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION GUIDE
This participant guide contains everything your need to know about Burning River!
COURSE MAPS
Google Maps
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
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.
