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Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run

Cuyahoga Falls, United States • 25-26 Jul 2026

Burning River is a multi-distance ultrarunning festival in Northeast Ohio, centered in Cuyahoga Falls near Akron. The 2026 program features 100 Mile, 50 Mile, Back Half 50 Mile, Marathon, and a 100-Mile relay (eight runners). The scenic course winds through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks, with the 100M an out-and-back from Cuyahoga Falls to Silver Springs Park and back; the 50M events are point-to-point to/from Silver Springs Park; the Marathon is Oak Hill to Silver Springs Park. It’s a Midwest Grand Slam leg and a Western States qualifier. The event supports local park foundations and offers lodging blocks and race swag, with volunteers supporting aid stations along the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Cuyahoga Falls

Race information

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100 mi
8000 m+
100 Mile
100 mi
8000 m+
100 Mile 8 Person Relay
50 mi
4000 m+
50 Mile
50 mi
4000 m+
Back Half 50 Mile
42 km
2000 m+
Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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