The flip side of Burning River — reversed route, afternoon start
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The return leg of the Burning River 100-mile course, running point-to-point from Silver Springs Park back to downtown Cuyahoga Falls. With an afternoon start, runners experience the valley in reverse through the evening and potentially into early morning. Drop bags are allowed and participants also pacing a 100M runner may start early with their runner.
Some ultra experience recommended
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, United StatesJuly 25, 2026
Burning River Endurance Runs & Relay Back Half 50 Mile is a point-to-point trail race in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, United States, held on July 25, 2026. The course covers 50 miles, climbs 4,000 ft, and has an 18h cutoff.


| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Silver Springs Start | 0.0 | 1,070 ft | — | ||
Rt. 8 / Bike & Hike Aid Station | 5.0 | 1,037 ft | 5h49m9:49 PM | ||
Kendall Lake Aid Station | 10.2 | 807 ft | 7h13m11:13 PM | Drop Bags | |
Pine Hollow Aid Station | 16.1 | 889 ft | 8h48m12:48 AM +1 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Robinson Field Aid Station | 20.3 | 758 ft | 9h55m1:55 AM +1 | ||
Valley Picnic Aid Station | 23.9 | 833 ft | 10h53m2:53 AM +1 | ||
Oak Hill Aid Station | 27.7 | 984 ft | 11h54m3:54 AM +1 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Indigo Lake - Water Only Aid Station | 31.1 | 748 ft | 12h49m4:49 AM +1 | ||
Botzum Aid Station | 36.5 | 761 ft | 14h16m6:16 AM +1 | Crew | |
Chestnut Shelter Aid Station | 38.3 | 823 ft | 14h45m6:45 AM +1 | Drop Bags | |
North Hawkins Aid Station | 41.8 | 997 ft | 15h41m7:41 AM +1 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Schumacher Aid Station | 46.0 | 1,027 ft | 16h49m8:49 AM +1 | ||
Finish Finish | 50.0 | 1,020 ft | 18h10:00 AM +1 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
Sign in for race-day weather at every station, points of interest, segment-by-segment analysis, pacing, and to save this race to your calendar.
No animals on course. Leashed pets welcome at crew-accessible areas.
Camping available at Silver Springs Park (the 50M finish/100M midpoint). Campground is located at the 50M finish line and Back 50M start line. The Sheraton Suites Cuyahoga Falls near the 100M start/finish also offers a race room block.
No crew rules specified
No required gear specified
No recommended gear specified
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