Dirt Days Trail Series - Mt. Airy Ridge Run
- Date Sun 18th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Cincinnati, Ohio
- Price $25.00
- Races 3 races
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Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the Dirt Days Trail Series - Mt. Airy Ridge Run on Sunday, May 18, 2025! Set in the stunning Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati, Ohio, this event offers a unique opportunity to experience one of the largest urban parks in the country, boasting an impressive 1,469.9 acres of lush greenery and diverse terrain. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, featuring two exciting distances: a challenging 10.6-mile two-lap race and a more accessible 5.4-mile one-lap race.
Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or a beginner looking to explore the great outdoors, the Mt. Airy Ridge Run promises a breathtaking journey through evergreen forests, open meadows, flowing rivers, and invigorating hill climbs. Don’t miss the chance to earn points in the Dirt Days Trail Series while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow participants. Plus, participants can look forward to exciting prizes, including a chance to win free Altra shoes! So lace up your running shoes and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fantastic scenery at Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati!
Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or a beginner looking to explore the great outdoors, the Mt. Airy Ridge Run promises a breathtaking journey through evergreen forests, open meadows, flowing rivers, and invigorating hill climbs. Don’t miss the chance to earn points in the Dirt Days Trail Series while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow participants. Plus, participants can look forward to exciting prizes, including a chance to win free Altra shoes! So lace up your running shoes and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fantastic scenery at Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati!
Organiser's Description
DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES - MT. AIRY RIDGE RUN
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 8:30 AM
MT. AIRY FOREST, CINCINNATI, OH
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!
LOCATION:
Mt Airy Forest
Cincinnati, OH 45211
GOOGLE: 39.172758, -84.568807 [https://goo.gl/maps/8yU5qi62KHtFCPA87] to get directions from your location
LINK TO MT. AIRY FOREST WEB PAGE [https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/mt-airy-forest/]
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.
NEW in 2024: 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.
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.
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 8:30 AM
MT. AIRY FOREST, CINCINNATI, OH
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!
LOCATION:
Mt Airy Forest
Cincinnati, OH 45211
GOOGLE: 39.172758, -84.568807 [https://goo.gl/maps/8yU5qi62KHtFCPA87] to get directions from your location
LINK TO MT. AIRY FOREST WEB PAGE [https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/mt-airy-forest/]
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.
NEW in 2024: 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.
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
-
5.4 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$25.00
This is a one lap race. Start is 15 minutes after the 10.6 mile start. -
10.6 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$25.00
This is a two lap race. -
10.6 Mile Trekker
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$25.00
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!
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