Glenwood Gardens Night Lights Run. Unique Night Run through the park.
This event begins at 9:00 PM on Saturday evening.
Course will be marked with colored lights. Pathways are easy to follow and footing is very good.
Headlamps and/or flashlights are not required but OK to bring if you wish.
This event is a points qualifier for the Dirt Days Trail Series
Location:
Link to Glenwood Gardens Web Page
Glenwood Gardens Park, 10397 Springfield Pike Cincinnati, OH 45215
GPS Coordinates: 39.258557, -84.472715
Great Parks of Hamilton County:
You may be asked to show a valid park pass when entering the park. Daily passes are available
The Course:
Course will be marked with colored lights. Pathways are easy to follow and footing is very good.
Flashlights and headlamps are not required but OK to bring if you wish.
We updated the course in 2019. The run course is a two-loop route.
We have added a one-loop course for Walkers only.
Note: Only the run route will qualify for the Dirty Dozen. However, the one lap course WILL qualify for participation points.
Individual Event Awards:
The overall top male and overall top female Runner. There are no awards for the walking course.
age-graded awards.
randomly drawn door prizes.
You must be present to win any random drawing and you cannot accept for someone else, so stick around!
T-Shirts:
Dirt Day Trail series Tech shirts will also be available for purchase at the race. These shirts are being sold by Fleet Feet and are $20 each while supplies last.
Amenities:
We will have a variety of treats for you.
Registration Fee:
Registration Fee: $23.50. Online Registration Only.
Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount at checkout.
We also offer a season pass for the entire Dirt Days Trail Series. One price covers all eight events. More information.
Register online through Race Day in advance or at the venue from your phone.
Race Day Registration and pick up:
There is no early packet pick up for this event. Check in on day of race is from 7:30 pm through 8:45 pm
The Dirt Days Trail Series:
This is the sixth and next-to-last leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — 3.26 Miles
Type — Running
21:00
$23.50
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — 2 Miles
Type — Running
21:00
$23.50
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Cincinnati.
Learn more about the host city, Cincinnati.
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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