Burning River
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT
- Type
- Trail race
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Tackle a 100-mile, 50-mile, or marathon trail run through scenic national and metro parks in Northeast Ohio.
- Scenic
ScenicThe Burning River Endurance Runs & Relay celebrates its 20th Anniversary in 2026, offering a challenging trail experience in Northeast Ohio. Runners can choose from 100-mile, 50-mile, and marathon solo distances, or participate in a 100-mile relay. The course winds through the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks, providing a scenic backdrop for this hilly, low-altitude event. Expect mild weather in late July for this memorable endurance challenge.
What to expect
- Experience a challenging trail run with significant hills.
- Journey through the picturesque landscapes of Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks.
- Choose from solo 100-mile, 50-mile, or marathon distances, or a 100-mile relay.
Standout details
- 20th Anniversary celebration
- 100-mile, 50-mile, Marathon distances
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Past result sets can use different distance labels by year. Choose the distance version first, then pick from the years available for that version.
Crowd
Small field
45 50 Mile finishers in 2021. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
13:49:35
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 9:28:50.
People mix
More men
About 35% women and 65% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 50 Mile in 2021, this looks like a small field: 45 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 13:49:35. The quicker front of the field averaged about 9:28:50. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Cleveland, OH
Travel draw
Medina, OH
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Top Female Finisher - Overall
Top 5 (estimated from prior results)
Top Male Finisher - Overall
Top 5 (estimated from prior results)
Female No Age Provided
Top 3 (estimated from prior results)
Male No Age Provided
Top 3 (estimated from prior results)
Female 29 and Under
Top 1 (estimated from prior results)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Mile | 2021 | 45 | 13:49:35 | 13:10:48 | 9:28:50 | 8:34:32 / 12:39:03 |
| 100 Mile | 2019 | 41 | 20:32:24 | 20:54:47 | 17:16:42 | 15:53:04 / 18:22:36 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
🎉 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.