Marathon

Burning River Marathon

Burning River Marathon brings runners to northeast Ohio's trail scene, with Cuyahoga Valley terrain and ultra-weekend energy around the race.

Next race2027 date TBD
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationCuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Get alertsLast checked August 4, 2026

Quick facts

  • Trail marathon connected to the Burning River endurance weekend.
  • Cuyahoga Valley terrain shapes pacing more than road speed.
  • Late-July humidity can be a meaningful race-day factor.
  • Good fit for runners bridging marathon and ultra-style events.

About the Burning River Marathon

Burning River is rooted in the Cuyahoga Valley endurance community, and the marathon distance sits inside a broader trail-and-ultra weekend. It is a strong fit for runners who want time on dirt rather than road-race structure.

Course

The event uses trail terrain around the Cuyahoga Falls and Cuyahoga Valley area. Runners should plan for uneven footing, woods, and pacing by effort rather than exact mile splits.

Race-day weather

Late July in northeast Ohio can be humid, warm, and storm-prone. Shade helps, but hydration and steady early pacing are key for the marathon distance.

Past Burning River Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Saturday, July 25, 2026CompletedOpen results
2025Saturday, July 26, 2025CompletedOpen results
2024Saturday, July 27, 2024CompletedOpen results

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When is the Burning River Marathon?

We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Burning River Marathon. The most recent running was on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

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