Dirt Days Trail Series - French Park Creek Crossings
- Date Sun 21st June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cincinnati, Ohio
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the Dirt Days Trail Series - French Park Creek Crossings, taking place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the picturesque Cincinnati, Hamilton area! This exciting event features a scenic 3.6-mile course that winds through the breathtaking landscapes of French Park. Starting at the top of a hill, runners will descend into lush meadows, navigate through tall grass, and traverse the park's interior, crossing the creek multiple times along the way. Participants can choose to carefully hop over stepping stones, glide across log bridges, or dash right through the refreshing creek waters!
In addition to the thrill of the race, this event coincides with Father's Day, making it a perfect family outing. The Dirt Days Trail Series offers competitive awards, including a chance to win a free pair of Altra Shoes for the top male and female finishers, as well as random door prizes for attendees. With a registration fee of just $22.50 and discounts for kids, it's an affordable way to enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit in one of Cincinnati's most beautiful parks. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience at French Park on June 21!
In addition to the thrill of the race, this event coincides with Father's Day, making it a perfect family outing. The Dirt Days Trail Series offers competitive awards, including a chance to win a free pair of Altra Shoes for the top male and female finishers, as well as random door prizes for attendees. With a registration fee of just $22.50 and discounts for kids, it's an affordable way to enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit in one of Cincinnati's most beautiful parks. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience at French Park on June 21!
Organiser's Description
DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES - FRENCH PARK CREEK CROSSINGS
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026 9:00 AM
FRENCH PARK, CINCINNATI, OH
SAVE THE DATE AND CHECK BACK SOON WHILE WE FINALIZE THE DETAILS FOR 2026
FRENCH PARK ORIGINALLY STARTED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY AS A FARM, IS NOW ONE OF THE CITY'S MOST PICTURESQUE PARKS. THE 3.6 MILE COURSE WILL TAKE RUNNERS THROUGH ALMOST EVERYTHING THAT THE PARK HAS TO OFFER. STARTING AT THE TOP OF THE HILL, RUNNERS WILL DESCEND DOWN INTO THE MEADOW, THROUGH THE TALL GRASS, AND THEN RUN THE PERIMETER BEFORE HEADING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE PARK. THE COURSE WILL FOLLOW THE CREEK AND CROSS IT SEVERAL TIMES, GIVING RUNNERS THE OPTION TO EITHER TIPTOE OVER STEPPING STONES, USE LOG BRIDGES, OR DASH DIRECTLY THROUGH IT. THE COURSE WILL THEN GRADUALLY RISE BACK TO THE SHELTER AND MEADOW WHERE IT BEGAN. THE EVENT COINCIDES WITH FATHER'S DAY FOR 2026.
THIS IS THE FOURTH LEG OF THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES.
LOCATION:
3012 Section Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237
LINK TO FRENCH PARK WEB PAGE [https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/french-park/]
COORDINATES: 39.197563, -84.419985 [https://goo.gl/maps/ARAq6GJKpzr4QvzF6]
THE COURSE:
The 3.6 mile course will take runners through almost everything that the park has to offer. Starting at the top of the hill, runners will descend down into the meadow, through the tall grass, and then run the perimeter before heading into the interior of the park. The course will follow the creek and cross it several times, giving runners the option to either tiptoe over stepping stones, use log bridges, or dash directly through it. The course will then gradually rise back to the shelter and meadow where it began. Distance is approximate and is subject to change.
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 at each event.
Randomly drawn door prizes will be also be awarded at each event. (must be present to win, so stick around!)
T-SHIRTS:
Series shirts can be ordered with registration for $20 or you can purchase at the Fleet Feet tent on race day.
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.
We also offer a season pass for the entire Dirt Days Trail Series. One price covers all eight events. More information. [https://runsignup.com/w/DirtDaysTrailSeries/Page/Info#section-AllInclusiveSeasonPass]
Online registration will be available on race day via mobile if we are not sold out.
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 am through 8:45 am.
THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES:
This is the fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026 9:00 AM
FRENCH PARK, CINCINNATI, OH
SAVE THE DATE AND CHECK BACK SOON WHILE WE FINALIZE THE DETAILS FOR 2026
FRENCH PARK ORIGINALLY STARTED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY AS A FARM, IS NOW ONE OF THE CITY'S MOST PICTURESQUE PARKS. THE 3.6 MILE COURSE WILL TAKE RUNNERS THROUGH ALMOST EVERYTHING THAT THE PARK HAS TO OFFER. STARTING AT THE TOP OF THE HILL, RUNNERS WILL DESCEND DOWN INTO THE MEADOW, THROUGH THE TALL GRASS, AND THEN RUN THE PERIMETER BEFORE HEADING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE PARK. THE COURSE WILL FOLLOW THE CREEK AND CROSS IT SEVERAL TIMES, GIVING RUNNERS THE OPTION TO EITHER TIPTOE OVER STEPPING STONES, USE LOG BRIDGES, OR DASH DIRECTLY THROUGH IT. THE COURSE WILL THEN GRADUALLY RISE BACK TO THE SHELTER AND MEADOW WHERE IT BEGAN. THE EVENT COINCIDES WITH FATHER'S DAY FOR 2026.
THIS IS THE FOURTH LEG OF THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES.
LOCATION:
3012 Section Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237
LINK TO FRENCH PARK WEB PAGE [https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/french-park/]
COORDINATES: 39.197563, -84.419985 [https://goo.gl/maps/ARAq6GJKpzr4QvzF6]
THE COURSE:
The 3.6 mile course will take runners through almost everything that the park has to offer. Starting at the top of the hill, runners will descend down into the meadow, through the tall grass, and then run the perimeter before heading into the interior of the park. The course will follow the creek and cross it several times, giving runners the option to either tiptoe over stepping stones, use log bridges, or dash directly through it. The course will then gradually rise back to the shelter and meadow where it began. Distance is approximate and is subject to change.
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 at each event.
Randomly drawn door prizes will be also be awarded at each event. (must be present to win, so stick around!)
T-SHIRTS:
Series shirts can be ordered with registration for $20 or you can purchase at the Fleet Feet tent on race day.
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.
We also offer a season pass for the entire Dirt Days Trail Series. One price covers all eight events. More information. [https://runsignup.com/w/DirtDaysTrailSeries/Page/Info#section-AllInclusiveSeasonPass]
Online registration will be available on race day via mobile if we are not sold out.
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 am through 8:45 am.
THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES:
This is the fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.
Races
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Trail Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$25.00
OPENS 10 DEC
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