The 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. The Burning River 100M is the …
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The 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.
The Burning River 100M is the 3rd leg of the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning, and the 100M race is a Western States qualifier (for their lottery). In our discussions with WSER, they ask that you finish the race in 30 hours or less to qualify. As their race has a 30 hour limit, they feel it is appropriate for you to finish Burning River in 30 hours or less.
Course Description
The course winds through the scenic valley formed by the Cuyahoga River including the parks and trails of Summit Metro Parks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Stow Parks. The 100-mile course includes approximately 70 miles of single track and bridle trail with approximately 12 miles of crushed limestone towpath and 18 miles of road. Along the deceptively runnable rolling route you will experience the wide diversity of flora and fauna that Northeast Ohio has to offer. Along your journey, you will run beside streams and rivers and follow the historic Ohio-Erie Canal Towpath. Feel free to stop and read the historical markers along the way and catch your breath before you climb the trails through hardwood forests and experience the landscape formed by glaciers and the erosion by fast running streams of the area. If you’re of the leaf covered trail, you’ll have your opportunities to bask in the sun (hopefully) of the open meadows and race bicycles along the rails to trails Bike & Hike on your way to the 50-mile mark at Silver Springs Park – and the finish for those running the Front 50!
The real beauty of this course is that if you missed something along the way, the 100-mile competitors will have the chance to see it on their return trip to the epic finish! We look forward to hearing your many exciting tales of the incredible trails, amazing feats (or blistered feet) and (potentially heated) debates of which climb (and in which direction) is the steepest as you relax and enjoy one last cup of refreshing Skratch or put back a locally crafted pint and toast the Mighty Burning River!
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Classic Ultra with Great Marathon Option
I will 100% be back for this race again next year. I ran the marathon in the first year it was offered. They had a good course, but I should … MORE
I will 100% be back for this race again next year. I ran the marathon in the first year it was offered. They had a good course, but I should have trained on trail more. Trail shoes vs. road shoes is the debate because the last 5 miles are paved; go with trail shoes if it is wet at all. Running this in the rain and mud was brutal but super fun. The medals are amazing, and support on the course and at the finish line was phenomenal. My only complaint was there was no drop bag option for the marathoners.
Great organization and beautiful course!
To me, this is the perfect ultra race! Excellent organization with well-marked trails and well-run aid stations, breath-taking scenery, and a good mix of technical trails, easy trails, and flat … MORE
To me, this is the perfect ultra race! Excellent organization with well-marked trails and well-run aid stations, breath-taking scenery, and a good mix of technical trails, easy trails, and flat roads. Although it’s a point to point race, a shuttle on race day morning from the hotel at the finish line makes it convenient even if running without a crew.
Beautiful course in NE Ohio
Point-to-point ultra from Cleveland to Cuyahoga Falls. Course is primarily trail, ranging from flat paved bike paths to technical trails, going through 3 different park systems, with lots of woods … MORE
Point-to-point ultra from Cleveland to Cuyahoga Falls. Course is primarily trail, ranging from flat paved bike paths to technical trails, going through 3 different park systems, with lots of woods and hills, and a few gorgeous waterfalls and rock formations. Excellent organization and trail markings.
Beautiful Course in NE Ohio
Primarily trail course, with good mix flat of paved sections, easy trails and bridle paths, and technical trails, with a few stairs and stream crossings mixed in. Although this year … MORE
Primarily trail course, with good mix flat of paved sections, easy trails and bridle paths, and technical trails, with a few stairs and stream crossings mixed in. Although this year (2013) there was a group of runners (me included!) who weren’t sure of the path due to sparse trail markers at one point, overall the course is very well marked and in subsequent years markings haven’t been an issue. Overall very fun course with excellent support, organizations, and aid stations!