Dirt Days Trail Series - East Fork SP Trail Run
- Date Sun 27th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Bethel, Ohio
- Price $25.00
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor experience at the Dirt Days Trail Series - East Fork SP Trail Run on Sunday, July 27, 2025! Taking place at the picturesque East Fork State Park in Bethel, Clermont, this exciting event invites runners to tackle the renowned Backpack Trail, a 5.6-mile course that immerses participants in dense woodlands and offers a sense of adventure reminiscent of the Appalachian Trail.
The race kicks off bright and early at 8:30 AM, with a trekker start at 8:00 AM for those who prefer a more leisurely pace. Choose between the one-lap 5.6-mile race or the two-lap 10.6-mile challenge, with course directions alternating each year to keep things fresh and engaging. Participants can look forward to individual awards for the top male and female finishers, along with age-based awards and exciting random prize drawings. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and enjoy a fun-filled day at East Fork State Park!
The race kicks off bright and early at 8:30 AM, with a trekker start at 8:00 AM for those who prefer a more leisurely pace. Choose between the one-lap 5.6-mile race or the two-lap 10.6-mile challenge, with course directions alternating each year to keep things fresh and engaging. Participants can look forward to individual awards for the top male and female finishers, along with age-based awards and exciting random prize drawings. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and enjoy a fun-filled day at East Fork State Park!
Organiser's Description
DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES - EAST FORK SP TRAIL RUN
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025 8:30 AM
EAST FORK STATE PARK, BETHEL, OH
THE EAST FORK SP TRAIL RUN IS WHERE THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES ALL BEGAN. AS THE NAME STATES, THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE WELL-ESTABLISHED BACKPACK TRAIL, AT EAST FORK LAKE STATE PARK. THE 5.6 MILE COURSE IS DENSELY WOODED, AND MIGHT GIVE RUNNERS THE FEELING THAT THEY ARE ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL. THE COURSE REVERSES DIRECTION EACH YEAR. NOTE: PREVIOUSLY, THIS RACE WAS CALLED THE BACKPACK TRAIL RUN BUT THERE WAS SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER YOU HAD TO WEAR A BACKPACK FOR THE RACE.
ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE DONE ONLINE INCLUDING ON RACE DAY.
LOCATION:
East Fork Lake Ohio State Park
LINK TO EAST FORK STATE PARK WEB PAGE [https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/east-fork-state-park]
GPS COORDINATES TO THE BEACH: 39.016999, -84.133509 [https://www.google.com/search?q=39.016999%2C+-84.133509&oq=39.016999%2C+-84.133509&aqs=chrome..69i57.1385j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8]
IMPORTANT - RACE BEGINS AND ENDS AT THE SOUTH BEACH ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE LAKE. USE ROUTE 125 AND NOT ROUTE 32.
START TIME:
The One-lap 5.4 Mile Race and the two-lap 10.6 Mile event will begin at 8:30 am.
We will also have a Trekker start beginning at 8:00. For those who need extra time or just want to start early, the trekker category is for you. We will record your time regardless of the distance that you run/walk. You will not score for the Dirty Dozen or race day competitive awards but you will count towards participation awards and random drawings.
We will begin to sweep the course around 9:30 so you must complete your first lap by then.
THE COURSE:
As the name states, the race will take place on the well-established Backpack Trail, at East Fork Lake State Park.
The course reverses direction each year. Clockwise in even years. Counterclockwise in odd years. (Counter-clockwise for 2023)
INDIVIDUAL EVENT AWARDS:
The overall top male and overall top female of each event. Age based awards for each event
Random prize drawings for each event
REGISTRATION FEE:
Registration Fee: $22.50. Online Registration Only,
NEW in 2024 - Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount at checkout.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN:
7:10 am.- through 8:15 am. Race day registration will be available online.
TRAIL SERIES SHIRTS:
Dirt Days Trail Series Shirts will be available for purchase at the Fleet Feet Tent on Race Day or with your registration for. $20
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025 8:30 AM
EAST FORK STATE PARK, BETHEL, OH
THE EAST FORK SP TRAIL RUN IS WHERE THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES ALL BEGAN. AS THE NAME STATES, THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE WELL-ESTABLISHED BACKPACK TRAIL, AT EAST FORK LAKE STATE PARK. THE 5.6 MILE COURSE IS DENSELY WOODED, AND MIGHT GIVE RUNNERS THE FEELING THAT THEY ARE ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL. THE COURSE REVERSES DIRECTION EACH YEAR. NOTE: PREVIOUSLY, THIS RACE WAS CALLED THE BACKPACK TRAIL RUN BUT THERE WAS SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER YOU HAD TO WEAR A BACKPACK FOR THE RACE.
ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE DONE ONLINE INCLUDING ON RACE DAY.
LOCATION:
East Fork Lake Ohio State Park
LINK TO EAST FORK STATE PARK WEB PAGE [https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/east-fork-state-park]
GPS COORDINATES TO THE BEACH: 39.016999, -84.133509 [https://www.google.com/search?q=39.016999%2C+-84.133509&oq=39.016999%2C+-84.133509&aqs=chrome..69i57.1385j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8]
IMPORTANT - RACE BEGINS AND ENDS AT THE SOUTH BEACH ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE LAKE. USE ROUTE 125 AND NOT ROUTE 32.
START TIME:
The One-lap 5.4 Mile Race and the two-lap 10.6 Mile event will begin at 8:30 am.
We will also have a Trekker start beginning at 8:00. For those who need extra time or just want to start early, the trekker category is for you. We will record your time regardless of the distance that you run/walk. You will not score for the Dirty Dozen or race day competitive awards but you will count towards participation awards and random drawings.
We will begin to sweep the course around 9:30 so you must complete your first lap by then.
THE COURSE:
As the name states, the race will take place on the well-established Backpack Trail, at East Fork Lake State Park.
The course reverses direction each year. Clockwise in even years. Counterclockwise in odd years. (Counter-clockwise for 2023)
INDIVIDUAL EVENT AWARDS:
The overall top male and overall top female of each event. Age based awards for each event
Random prize drawings for each event
REGISTRATION FEE:
Registration Fee: $22.50. Online Registration Only,
NEW in 2024 - Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount at checkout.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN:
7:10 am.- through 8:15 am. Race day registration will be available online.
TRAIL SERIES SHIRTS:
Dirt Days Trail Series Shirts will be available for purchase at the Fleet Feet Tent on Race Day or with your registration for. $20
Races
-
5.6 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$25.00
-
10.8 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$25.00
This is a two lap race. All runners start at 9am. If you think that you will need more than 2.5 hours to complete the course, please consider the one-loop option or the Trekker option. You will not be able to begin a 2nd lap past 10:15 am. -
Trekker
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$25.00
We have added a "Trekker" category for those who would like to participate but need extra time to finish or just want to start early. 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 instead of nine. You will receive a time and credit for participation. Also, you can finish before all the food is gone!
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