Dirt Days Trail Series - French Park Creek Crossings
- Date Sun 21st June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cincinnati, Ohio
- Price $26.00
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the Dirt Days Trail Series - French Park Creek Crossings on Sunday, June 21, 2026! Set in the stunning French Park, located in Cincinnati, Hamilton, this event invites runners of all levels to tackle a scenic 3.6-mile course that showcases the park's natural beauty. Participants will start at the top of a hill, descending into lush meadows and tall grass as they navigate the terrain. The course features multiple creek crossings, where runners can choose to tiptoe over stepping stones, traverse log bridges, or splash through the water for a fun challenge.
As the event coincides with Father's Day, it's a perfect opportunity to celebrate with family while embracing the great outdoors. Each participant will have the chance to win exciting prizes, including age-graded awards and a random drawing for a free pair of Altra shoes! With a registration fee of just $23.50 and a special discount for kids 14 and under, this event promises to be an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie and adventure. Join us at French Park, located at 3012 Section Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237, for this fantastic celebration of trail running and community!
As the event coincides with Father's Day, it's a perfect opportunity to celebrate with family while embracing the great outdoors. Each participant will have the chance to win exciting prizes, including age-graded awards and a random drawing for a free pair of Altra shoes! With a registration fee of just $23.50 and a special discount for kids 14 and under, this event promises to be an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie and adventure. Join us at French Park, located at 3012 Section Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237, for this fantastic celebration of trail running and community!
Organiser's Description
DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES - FRENCH PARK CREEK CROSSINGS
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026 9:00 AM
FRENCH PARK, CINCINNATI, OH
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:
RACE AWARDS
Age-Graded awards.
PLUS: A FREE pair of Altra Shoes will be randomly awarded at each event (no duplicates in one season).
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: $23.50 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
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:
RACE AWARDS
Age-Graded awards.
PLUS: A FREE pair of Altra Shoes will be randomly awarded at each event (no duplicates in one season).
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: $23.50 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)
$26.00
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