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Saturday, October 19, Oak Grove, Brecksville Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks
The Chippewa Creek Challenge will allow you to explore many of the trails throughout the Brecksville Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks. (Don’t worry. You won’t be bored and the trails aren’t flat!) Whether you’re running on the Buckeye Trail or one of the many bridle trails on the course, we promise that it will be a challenge!
Please note – in the event of extremely wet trails, this race will run on an alternative course comprised of bridle trails to prevent trail damage.

*Participants who sign up during early/regular registration are guaranteed the advertised swag in their chosen size. Participants who sign up within two weeks of race day may be offered an alternative swag item.

Archived Results
2016 1 Mile Results
2015 Results,  2015 1 Mile Results
2014 Results, 2014 1 Mile Results
2013 Results

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The Fall Running Series consists of weekly fun-themed running races, on weeknights during the month of October, at various locations in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It’s a great time of the year to run and make new friends on the trails! Participation in the Fall Running Series includes awesome swag items, a series finisher medal, and 5 high-energy events with a twist. We’ve got some brand new crazy ideas in the works for this year! The “twist” will be announced just prior to the start of each run. All levels of runners and walkers are welcome — and you don’t have to be the fastest to win!  Bring a flashlight or headlamp if you anticipate walking or running at a more moderate pace. Events will be held regardless of weather conditions.

A portion of the proceeds from these events will be donated to the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

2019 FALL RUNNING SERIES EVENTS

• Tuesday, October 1st, 6:15 p.m., Pine Hollow, 5465 Quick Rd, 44264
• Tuesday, October 8th, 6:15 p.m., Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Rd, 44264
• Tuesday, October 15th, 6:15 p.m., Kendall Lake, 1000 Truxell Rd, 44264
• Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:15 p.m., Oak Hill, 3901 Oak Hill Rd, 44264
• Tuesday, October 29th, 6:15 p.m., Camp Butler, 800 W Streetsboro Rd, 44264

Registration through Sep 23	$120
Registration Sep 24 – Oct 1	$140
Single Event Registration	Limited, does not include swag, opens 1 week before each event
Distance	Between 3-6 miles (base mileage of 3 miles, up to 6 miles depending on the twist)
Start Time	6:15 P.M.
Packet Pickup	Race day, beginning at 5:00 P.M.
Swag	Long sleeve tech tee, a pair of Feetures! socks, car sticker; Series finisher medal for those who register for and complete all 5 events*
Series Awards	Top 3 overall male and female, then top 3 in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ (Series scoring details below)
Refund Policy	View Refund Policy
Other Policies	View Other Policies – Dogs, Strollers, Disqualifications, Age Requirements, etc.

*Participants who sign up during early/regular registration are guaranteed the advertised swag in their chosen size. Participants who sign up within two weeks of race day may be offered an alternative swag item.

SERIES SCORING
Only those registered for the complete series can earn awards (single race registrants are ineligible). Points will be awarded at each event based on overall placement by gender. The number of points available will be based on the number of people participating within your gender at the event. Points earned will be totaled for the first four Fall Running Series events, and series awards given to those earning the lowest total number of points, for example:

• There are 104 males participating at the event.
• You are a male and finish in third place overall.
• You earn 3 points, and last place male earns 104.
• If you miss a week, you earn maximum points for that week.

The Fall Running Series consists of weekly fun-themed running races, on weeknights during the month of October, at various locations in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It’s a great time of the year to run and make new friends on the trails! Participation in the Fall Running Series includes awesome swag items, a series finisher medal, and 5 high-energy events with a twist. We’ve got some brand new crazy ideas in the works for this year! The “twist” will be announced just prior to the start of each run. All levels of runners and walkers are welcome — and you don’t have to be the fastest to win!  Bring a flashlight or headlamp if you anticipate walking or running at a more moderate pace. Events will be held regardless of weather conditions.

A portion of the proceeds from these events will be donated to the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

2019 FALL RUNNING SERIES EVENTS

• Tuesday, October 1st, 6:15 p.m., Pine Hollow, 5465 Quick Rd, 44264
• Tuesday, October 8th, 6:15 p.m., Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Rd, 44264
• Tuesday, October 15th, 6:15 p.m., Kendall Lake, 1000 Truxell Rd, 44264
• Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:15 p.m., Oak Hill, 3901 Oak Hill Rd, 44264
• Tuesday, October 29th, 6:15 p.m., Camp Butler, 800 W Streetsboro Rd, 44264

Registration through Sep 23	$120
Registration Sep 24 – Oct 1	$140
Single Event Registration	Limited, does not include swag, opens 1 week before each event
Distance	Between 3-6 miles (base mileage of 3 miles, up to 6 miles depending on the twist)
Start Time	6:15 P.M.
Packet Pickup	Race day, beginning at 5:00 P.M.
Swag	Long sleeve tech tee, a pair of Feetures! socks, car sticker; Series finisher medal for those who register for and complete all 5 events*
Series Awards	Top 3 overall male and female, then top 3 in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ (Series scoring details below)
Refund Policy	View Refund Policy
Other Policies	View Other Policies – Dogs, Strollers, Disqualifications, Age Requirements, etc.

*Participants who sign up during early/regular registration are guaranteed the advertised swag in their chosen size. Participants who sign up within two weeks of race day may be offered an alternative swag item.

SERIES SCORING
Only those registered for the complete series can earn awards (single race registrants are ineligible). Points will be awarded at each event based on overall placement by gender. The number of points available will be based on the number of people participating within your gender at the event. Points earned will be totaled for the first four Fall Running Series events, and series awards given to those earning the lowest total number of points, for example:

• There are 104 males participating at the event.
• You are a male and finish in third place overall.
• You earn 3 points, and last place male earns 104.
• If you miss a week, you earn maximum points for that week.

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Saturday, November 9th, Burr Oak State Park Lodge
THE BOBCAT TRAIL MARATHON is a single loop course with rolling hills and several creek crossings, entirely within Burr Oak State Park. You will explore hiking and bridle trails as well as portions of the Buckeye Trail. The course is approximately 90% trail and 10% asphalt, and it will be well-marked. This marathon will challenge you.

HALF MARATHON distance will be on the same trails as the Marathon – check out the point-to-point course map below! Hikers are welcome in the Bobcat Half Marathon! You love hiking – why not try a supported 13-mile hike? With a generous 7.5 hour cut off time, hikers can enjoy the course at their own pace.

Aid stations will stock Tailwind, water, soda, gels, chips, pretzels, cookies, PB&J, pickles, bananas, and other misc. items. All participants are strongly encouraged to carry a water bottle.

LODGING Have your family tag along for an awesome Ohio stay-cation! Burr Oak Lodge offers great rooms at reasonable prices. With a restaurant, indoor pool, and plenty of outdoor activities, there is something for your whole crew! We’ve reserved the entire property, but rooms at the lodge are still extremely limited. Call the lodge (740-767-2112) and ask for the Bobcat Marathon room block.

HALF MARATHON TRANSPORTATION Please park at the Shelter House at Dock Area 4 start line, address above. Shuttle buses will take finishers back to Dock Area 4 from the finish line starting at 10:30 a.m. The shuttle buses will run every half hour as needed until 2:00 p.m. Half Marathon participants staying at the lodge may take the free shuttle to the start line beginning at 7:00 a.m. Last shuttle leaves at 8:00 a.m.

*Participants who sign up during early/regular registration are guaranteed the advertised swag in their chosen size. Participants who sign up within two weeks of race day may be offered an alternative swag item.

Archived Results
2016 Results
2015 Results
2014 Results
2013 Results

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Saturday, November 23rd, North Chagrin Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks
The FINAL race of the Dirty Race Series! Fast and furious, the series points for the Dirty Dirty are DOUBLED!
Join us in the new location for a reverse run of the Dirty Love course.

*Participants who sign up during early/regular registration are guaranteed the advertised swag. Participants who sign up within two weeks of race day may be offered an alternative swag item.

Archived Results
2016 Results
2015 Results
2014 Results
2013 Results

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The Dirty Trail Series is presented by:

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The Dirty Trail Series is sponsored by:

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Saturday, November 23, River Grove Shelter at North Chagrin Reservation
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We want to reward you if you are really Dirty!

SERIES PARTICIPATION

• Participating in a minimum of five Dirty Trail Series events will automatically enter you in the series. You will receive an invitation to celebrate with us at the Dirty Party, be eligible for series awards, and receive one raffle ticket for every event you completed.

SERIES SCORING AND AWARDS

• Each race, except the Down & Dirty Prediction Run, as well as the overall series, will have the following
  awards for male and female: Top 3 overall male and female, then 1st place in the following 5-year age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over. (Runners can win only one award per event – i.e., no double-dipping.)
• For the series, you will score points overall and in your age group based on your placement in the event (1st – 1 point, 2nd – 2 points, etc.) Your lowest 5 scores will be summed to determine your placement overall and by age group. Overall winners will not be eligible for age group awards (no double dipping). Age groups are 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over.  The top 3 overall and top 1 per age group will be recognized and receive Dirty Trail Series Awards at the Dirty Party.

DIRTY PARTY AND RAFFLE

• Come out and celebrate the year in trail racing with free food, drinks, an awards ceremony, and a raffle like no other! This fun event takes place after the final race, the Dirty Dirty 15k, in the River Grove Shelter at North Chagrin Reservation in the Cleveland Metroparks.
• Even if you aren’t eligible for the series, join us for the event!  Additional tickets to the ceremony and lunch will be available for $12 per person.

Do The Dirty!

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Saturday, December 14th, Salt Fork State Park Lodge
BIGFOOT 50K, 20 & 10 MILE TRAIL RACE boasts a permanently marked 10.4-mile loop course with rolling hills on hiking and bridle trails, entirely within Salt Fork State Park. The course is marked with pink blazes, permanent wooden signs, and is known for eating trail shoes!

50K participants will run a total of three loops, which includes over 4,000′ of elevation gain and 4,000′ of elevation loss. 20 Milers will run two loops, and 10 Milers will complete one. Hikers are welcome in the Bigfoot 10 Miler — the generous 8.5-hour cut off time will allow you to enjoy hiking the course at your own pace.

Don’t miss Bigfoot’s companion race — Summer Sasquatch. Run both and compare your finish times!

LODGING Have your family tag along for an awesome Ohio stay-cation! Salt Fork Lodge offers great rooms at reasonable prices. With a restaurant, indoor/outdoor pool, game room, and plenty of outdoor activities, there is something for everyone in your crew! Call (740) 439-2751 and request the Bigfoot race discount when making your reservation (discount deadline TBD).

*Participants who sign up during early/regular registration are guaranteed the advertised swag in their chosen size. Participants who sign up within two weeks of race day may be offered an alternative swag item.

Archived Results
2016 50k Results, 2016 10M Results
2015 50k Results, 2015 10M Results
2014 50k Results, 2014 10M Results
2013 50k Results, 2013 10M Results

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The 14th Annual Burning River Endurance Runs & 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.

The out and back course begins at HiHo Brewing Co. in Cuyahoga Falls. The 100 mile run and relay follow the scenic Cuyahoga River Valley Corridor to the halfway point at Silver Springs Park before turning around and heading back to Downtown Cuyahoga Falls. The Front 50 mile distance option begins at HiHo and finishes at Silver Springs Park located in Stow, Ohio. The Back 50 mile race begins at Silver Springs and finishes in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls.

The 2020 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: https://itra.run/page/292/Trail_evaluation.html

* Please note – This pricing is per person. Team members register and pay individually.

RUN FOR FREE!
-Waive your registration fees by raising money for our local parks!
-Sign up to raise funds for the Conservancy for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks Foundation to help ensure quality Ohio trails for years to come.
-You don’t have to pick your favorite – all funds raised will be split between the 2 park systems. Choose to become a fundraiser during registration.

FUNDRAISING MINIMUMS
-100M – $500
-50M – $275
-Relay Team Members – $200 per member
-Fundraising minimums must be met prior to starting the race.

SWAG

• 100M – Something awesome in the works, 2020 Burning River poster, and BR sticker
• 50M – Something awesome in the works, and BR sticker
• Relay – Something awesome in the works, and BR sticker

AWARDS

• 100, 50M and 50M Back Half – 1st-5th Overall Male and Female, then top 1 in the following 10 year age groups: 0-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
• 100, 50M and 50M Back Half – Top M&F receive free entry to the following year’s race.
• Relay – 4 Person Relay Awards for Top 3 Men’s Teams, Women’s Teams, and Co-Ed* Teams, 8 Person Relay Awards for Top 1 Men’s Team, Top 1 Women’s Team and Top 5 Co-Ed Teams.  *Female participants must run at least 25% of the segments to be considered for Co-ed awards.

PACKET PICKUP

• Friday, July 24th, 2:00-8:00 p.m.
  Sheraton Suites
  1989 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

REFUND POLICY

• Solo – entrants may receive 50% refund of entry fee but must notify race management no later than May 31, 2020. No transfers between participants.
• Relay – No refunds of entry fees. Two team member transfers will be processed at no charge. There will be a $25 fee to process additional team member transfers.

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