Saturday, July 30th – July 31st, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls
The 16th Annual Burning River Endurance Run & Relay is an exciting 100 and 50 mile solo run and 100 mile relay held 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.
Due to continuing construction projects in the Cuyahoga Valley, the race will remain an out and back for 2022. The 2021 map links are included below as a general guide, though we expect some changes in the course this year. We continue to work with the CVNP on plans to return to a point to point in the future.
The Burning River 100 is a Western States qualifier, the 3rd leg of the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultarunning, and a UTMB qualifying race! Based on the ITRA’s point system, we are anticipating our event will receive 5 points. You can find more details at the following link – ITRA.
Race Details
| Burning River | 100M | 50M & 50M Back Half | 8 Person & 4 Person Relay |
| Registration through December | $230 | $130 | $81.25/person $112.50/person |
| Registration January-April | $260 | $160 | $81.25/person $112.50/person |
| Registration May-June | $280 | $180 | $93.75/person $137.50/person |
| Registration July | $310 | $210 | $93.75/person $137.50/person |
| Information Guides | 2021 Burning River Participant Guide REV 2 July 14 2021 2021 Burning River Relay Participant Addendum REV 1 | ||
| Course Map | Google Maps 2021 100M Course Map Rev 1 July 14 2021 GPX Files 2021 100M Course GPX Rev 1 July 14 2021 2021 100M Course Elevation Gain = approx. 8000 ft/100M; 4000 ft/50M. | ||
| Start Time | 4:00 A.M. | 6:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. | 7:00 A.M. |
| Cutoff Time | 30 hours | 15 hours 16 hours | 27 hours |
| Swag | 100M: Something awesome TBD, 2022 Commemorative Poster, Race Sticker, 100M Buckle; Gold Sub-24 Buckle for finishers under the 24 hour mark 50M/50M Back Half: Something awesome TBD, Race Sticker, 50M Finisher Medal Relay: Something awesome TBD, Race Sticker, Relay Finisher Medal | ||
| Awards | 100M/50M/50M Back Half: Top 5 overall Male and Female, then top 1 in the following age groups by gender – 29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Top Male and Female receive free entry to the following year’s race. 8P Relay/4P Relay: Top 1 Men’s Team, Women’s Team, and Co-Ed Team. Female participants must run at least 25% of the segments to be considered for Co-Ed awards. | ||
| Lodging | Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls – Just steps away from the BR100 start/finish. Suites include separate sleeping and living quarters, 2 double beds, pull-out couch. Must book through the 2022 race room block link for discounted rate. | ||
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| Fundraising | Run for free! Raise funds for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks Foundation to help ensure quality Ohio trails for years to come. Choose to become a fundraiser during registration and your fee will be waived. Fundraising minimums: 100M = $600; 50M = $400; 4P Relay = $300; 8P Relay = $250. Deadline to meet your goal is July 1st. | ||
| Policies | View our policies on refunds, deferrals, swag, and more | ||
