THIS WEEK'S RACE NEWS Burning River 100/50M - Swag reveal! Salt Fork Fall Challenge - New distance, new course Race for the Parks 5k & 10k - Support Hudson's parks Summer Sasquatch 50k, 20 & 10M - Explore Salt Fork State Park Muddy Paws 5 & 10M and 2M Dog Run - Choose your swag Four on the 4th - New race in historic Hudson

BURNING RIVER 100/50M ENDURANCE RUN & RELAY July 24th-25th in Cuyahoga Falls APPROVED FOR IN-PERSON RACING RELAYS ON PACE TO SELL OUT Join us for the 15th Annual BR100 – 100M, 50M, and 4 person and 8 person relay options. Relays on pace to sell out. BOCO Gear Backpack swag for all distances! Beat the May 1 price jump. MORE HERE

SALT FORK FALL CHALLENGE November 6th at Salt Fork State Park REGISTRATION OPEN NEW DISTANCE, NEW COURSE Salt Fork State Park's hiking and bridle trails will challenge you with hills and shoe-eating mud! Scenic Marathon and Half Marathon course includes several miles not included in our other races. MORE HERE

RACE FOR THE PARKS 5K & 10K May 22nd at Hudson Springs APPROVED FOR IN-PERSON RACING Hudson Springs Park's non-technical wide crushed gravel path around the lake and through the forest is a favorite of local runners and walkers. Benefits Friends of Hudson Parks! Coaster medal and mug set for the first 350 registrants! MORE HERE

SUMMER SASQUATCH 50K, 20 & 10M June 5th & 6th at Salt Fork State Park REGISTRATION OPEN The summer companion to our Bigfoot race! Complete one, two, or three challenging loops of the permanently marked course on the hiking and bridle trails of Salt Fork State Park. Stay at the Lodge for an awesome weekend getaway. MORE HERE

MUDDY PAWS 5, 10M & 2M DOG RUN June 19th at Pine Hollow, CVNP CHOOSE YOUR SWAG Join us for a scenic trail run in the CVNP. Choose a 5 or 10 mile trail race, or the 2 miler designed especially for dogs and their humans, or pick two! 10 Milers receive a Purist water bottle AND Dirty Blend Coffee. 5 Milers choose a water bottle OR coffee. 2 Milers choose a collapsible travel bowl OR poop bag dispenser. MORE HERE

FOUR ON THE 4TH July 4th in Downtown Hudson APPROVED FOR IN-PERSON RACING One of the most popular running days of the year! Before the picnic and the fireworks, bring the family out for a scenic 4 miler through Hudson's historic neighborhoods. Long, straight stretches on the course make this a fast one. MORE HERE

BUCKEYE TRAIL 50K July 10th at Brecksville Reservation APPROVED FOR IN-PERSON RACING What began as Joe's informal birthday run is recognized as the premier trail 50k and one of the first ultras in Ohio. Now in its 27th year, the allure of the Buckeye Trail 50k remains. Sign up now and run the blue blazes with us in July! MORE HERE

MO MARATHON & HALF MARATHON October 9th & 10th at Mohican State Park REGISTRATION OPEN Looking for more miles in Ohio's state parks? Experience 4000 feet of elevation gain, cruise past Lyons Falls, and cross the picturesque Covered Bridge – starting and ending right at Mohican Lodge. Book a room for the weekend! MORE HERE

BOBCAT TRAIL MARATHON & HALF November 13th at Burr Oak State Park REGISTRATION OPEN Experience the wild beauty of Burr Oak State Park on this challenging course with rolling hills and creek crossings. Single loop for the Marathon. Point to point for the Half (hikers welcome). Book your stay at Burr Oak Lodge for race weekend. MORE HERE

BIGFOOT 50K, 20 & 10M December 11th & 12th at Salt Fork REGISTRATION OPEN Tackle one, two, or three loops of this beastly course on the hiking and bridle trails of Salt Fork State Park. Over 4000 ft of elevation gain in the 50k. Run the 50k or 20 Miler on Saturday, or the 10 Miler on Sunday, or stay at Salt Fork Lodge and run both! MORE HERE

2021 RACE CALENDAR

WRR TIMED EVENTS Check out these community races that partner with Western Reserve Racing:

WRR TIMED EVENT HOLY FAMILY 5K & FUN RUN SATURDAY, MAY 8TH IN STOW MORE HERE

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