Burning River
- Date
- July 25–26, 2026
- Distance
- 100 Mile · Pacer Registration · 50 Mile & more
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stow 4 Se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Population
50,864
as of 2023
Elevation
1,056 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Burning River, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
47
Days to train
- Race
- Burning River
- Date
- July 25–26, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Burning River?
- Burning River is a running race held in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on July 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Burning River?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio at Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls, Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Burning River?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Burning River
Jul 25, 2026