20th Annual Burning River Endurance Run & Relay

2026 will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Burning River Endurance Runs & Relay – 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
-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 – 12.5 hour cutoff
8 Person Relay – Out and Back course, same as the 100M event
-7:00am start – 27 hour cutoff
Visit https://www.westernreserveracing.com/ for full race information, including participant guides, lodging, and more.