Burning River’s marathon has its own entry, map and support rules
The historical page name emphasizes the 100-mile event, but this guide covers the marathon option within the festival. Check that the entry confirmation says Marathon. Ultra pacer rules, belt-buckle requirements and overnight schedules do not automatically apply to the shorter event.
The current registration description states a 14-hour marathon allowance, while the downloadable participant guide is still the 2026 version. Resolve the final start, intermediate gates and closure schedule in the new guide before relying on a finish plan. A weekend header alone is insufficient to choose which morning to arrive.
The course-map page distinguishes each race and warns that maps can change close to the event. Download the marathon file, check its version and review the final profile and aid locations. The older climbing figure is useful context for trail preparation, but it is not a guarantee of the new route’s exact ascent.
Use the final start and finish locations when arranging transport and crew access. The general event-location page points to the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls; that venue listing should not be assumed to identify every distance’s start line. Confirm the marathon’s baggage and shuttle arrangements explicitly. Prepare on comparable surfaces and gradients, and test familiar supplies for the expected time between support points. Follow authorized crew and personal-assistance rules rather than borrowing the 100-mile event’s allowances. If entering through a fundraising option, read the commitment and conditions separately from the standard fee. Keep the next marathon day pending until the organizer publishes the new participant timetable, while using the confirmed festival period only for broad planning. Recheck the map, aid chart and weather instructions before departure.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Wait for the organizer’s announcement before committing to a race-day schedule.