Burning River
Burning River is a trail running and running race on July 25–26, 2026 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, with entry fees from $80 to $320.
- Date
- July 25–26, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $80–$320
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
🎉 2026 will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Burning River Endurance Run & 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
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Saturday, 7/25
High
84°
Low
63°
Mostly sunny
Race Day 2
Sunday, 7/26
High
85°
Low
66°
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Host City
About Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Population
50,864
as of 2023
City 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.
2
Days to train
- Race
- Burning River
- Date
- July 25–26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Best of the West
10K · Half Marathon · Marathon · From $40 · West Branch State Park Beach
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Fall Running Series
5K · 4 Mile · From $30 · Various locations in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
7 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Cuyahoga Falls than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Burning River
Jul 25, 2026