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Dirt Days Trail Series - Mt. Airy Ridge Run

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calendar_today 17 May, 2026

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About the Event

Dirt Days Trail Series - Mt. Airy Ridge Run

Sunday, May 17, 2026 8:30 am

Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati, OH

 

Save the date and check back soon while we finalize the details for 2026

 

UPDATE: THE START TIME FOR BOTH DISTANCES IS 8:30 AM. TREKKERS WILL STILL GO OFF AT 8:00

Mt. Airy Ridge Run is a perennial favorite. This is the largest park in the city and features extensive trails. 

Mt. Airy Forest is, in fact, is one of the larger parks located within a city's limits in the country. Even Central Park can only boast 843 acres, while Mt. Airy holds a massive 1,469.9 acres. The Mt. Airy Forest Ridge Run is aptly named, as the runners will get a wilderness experience that mirrors the Sierras at times. The course winds through all of the features Mt. Airy has to offer, such as its lush evergreens, dense hardwoods, open meadows, flowing rivers, and of course, hill climbs and ridge traverses.

The Mt. Airy Forest Ridge Run will have TWO separate races over different distances. There will be a two lap race (10.6) miles that will begin at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a one lap race (5.4 miles) that will start at 8:30 a.m. We will begin sweeping the course at 9:45 am so you need to be finished with one lap by then. If you are doing the one-lap event, you do not need to worry about this. 

This is the Third leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series. Each event will be scored separately and both events will count toward the Series points.

Mt. Airy Ridge Run Update: We have added a "Trekker" category for those who would like to do the 10+ mile course but need extra time to finish. If you think that you need more than 2-2.5 hours to finish, we encourage you to consider the this option. You can start at 8:00 or after instead of nine. You will receive a time and credit for participation. Also, you can finish before all the food is gone!

New for 2026: We have added a Trekker category for the 5.4 event as well. 

Location:

Mt Airy Forest
Cincinnati, OH 45211

Google: 39.172758, -84.568807 to get directions from your location

Link to Mt. Airy Forest Web Page

The Course:

The Mt. Airy Forest Ridge Run will have TWO separate races over different distances. There will be a two lap race (10.6) miles that will begin at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a one lap race (5.4 miles) that will start at 8:30 am. See the attached course map. The direction was reversed a few years back. The current configuration will be a counter-clockwise loop. Each event will be scored separately and both events will count toward the Series points.

Individual Event Awards:

NEW RACE AWARDS
The overall top male and overall top female in each race will receive a FREE pair of Altra shoes. No duplicate winners allowed throughout the series, in this case a roll-down winner will be awarded.  PLUS: An additional FREE pair of Altra shoes will be randomly awarded. Again, no duplicates. 

Randomly drawn door prizes will be also be awarded at each event. (must be present to win, so stick around!)

T-Shirts: 

Trail Series shirts are available for $20 with registration or at the venue. 

Amenities:

We will have a variety of treats for you. 

Registration Fee:

Registration Fee: $22.50  Pre-registration per race. Online Registration only. 

Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount at checkout. 

Online registration will be available on race day via mobile if we are not sold out. 

We also offer a season pass for the entire Dirt Days Trail Series. One price covers all eight events. More information. 

Race Day Registration and pick up:

There is no early packet pick up for this event. Check in on day of race is from 6:30 am through 8:15 am. 

The Dirt Days Trail Series:

This is the Third leg of the  Dirt Days Trail Series.

Races Offered

10.6 Mile Trekker

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 10.6 Miles

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

5.4 Mile Trekker

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 5.4 Miles

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

10.6 Mile

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 10.6 Miles

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Type — Trail running

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08:30

5.4 Mile

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 5.4 Miles

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Type — Trail running

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08:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Cincinnati.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 14.1° / 25.0°
wb_sunny 12.8° / 24.0°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.8 /
water_drop 69.2%

About Cincinnati

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Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city and the largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America.

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