Dirt Days Trail Series - West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run at Shawnee Lookout
- Date Sun 12th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location North Bend, Ohio
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Dirt Days Trail Series - West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the stunning Shawnee Lookout in North Bend, Hamilton County. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Great Miami and Ohio Rivers, this event promises an unforgettable experience for both seasoned runners and nature enthusiasts alike.
The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, featuring a scenic course that combines the picturesque Blue Jacket and Little Turtle nature trails, covering approximately 3.44 miles (5.54 km). Participants will enjoy captivating views of the river valley, making this the perfect opportunity to connect with nature while competing for individual event awards and enjoying random door prizes! With a registration fee of just $22.50, this is your final chance to earn points in the Dirt Days Trail Series. Don’t miss out on a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and the great outdoors!
The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, featuring a scenic course that combines the picturesque Blue Jacket and Little Turtle nature trails, covering approximately 3.44 miles (5.54 km). Participants will enjoy captivating views of the river valley, making this the perfect opportunity to connect with nature while competing for individual event awards and enjoying random door prizes! With a registration fee of just $22.50, this is your final chance to earn points in the Dirt Days Trail Series. Don’t miss out on a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES - SHAWNEE LOOKOUT "WEST-SIDE-BEST-SIDE" TRAIL RUN
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025 9:00 AM
SHAWNEE LOOKOUT HAMILTON COUNTY PARK
SHAWNEE LOOKOUT IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HAMILTON COUNTY AND IS PERCHED ABOVE THE CONFLUENCE OF THE GREAT MIAMI AND OHIO RIVERS. IT IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS HISTORICAL SPRING HOUSE SCHOOL AND LOG CABIN AND NATIVE AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL EARTHWORKS. THE PARK'S NATURE TRAILS, INCLUDING THE 1.3-MILE BLUE JACKET, 2.0-MILE LITTLE TURTLE AND THE 1.4-MILE MIAMI FORT TRAIL, OFFER SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE OHIO RIVER AND GREAT MIAMI RIVER VALLEYS. THE PARK ALSO FEATURES PICNIC AREAS, A PLAYGROUND AND BOAT ACCESS TO THE GREAT MIAMI RIVER.
BEGINS AND ENDS AT THE WATERHOLE MEADOW SHELTER. THE COURSE COMBINES THE TWO LOLLIPOP LOOPS OF THE BLUE JACKET AND LITTLE TURTLE NATURE TRAILS AND INCLUDES BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE RIVER VALLEY BELOW.
THIS IS THE FINAL EVENT OF THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES AND OFFERS ONE LAST CHANCE TO EARN SERIES POINTS.
LOCATION:
Shawnee Lookout is located at the Southwest corner of Hamilton County and is perched above the confluence of the Great Miami and Ohio Rivers.
Google: 2008 LAWRENCEBERG ROAD, NORTH BEND, OH 45052 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Shawnee+Lookout/@39.131744,-84.797279,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x1a13e35ef90cd868!8m2!3d39.131744!4d-84.797279] to get directions from your location
GPS COORDINATES TO THE SHELTER: 39.125735, -84.789217 [https://goo.gl/maps/f5TCkJBtsi1dacJ67]
GREAT PARKS OF HAMILTON COUNTY:
You may be asked to show a valid park pass when entering the park. Daily passes are available
LINK TO SHAWNEE LOOKOUT WEB PAGE [http://www.greatparks.org/parks/shawnee-lookout]
THE COURSE:
Begins and ends at the Waterhole Meadow Shelter. The Course combines the two lollipop loops of the 1.3 mile Blue Jacket and 2 mile Little Turtle nature trails and includes breathtaking views of the river valley below. Course is Approximately 3.44 miles / 5.54 km.
INDIVIDUAL EVENT AWARDS:
The overall top male and overall top female
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 are being sold by Fleet Feet. They should 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. If the weather is nice, stick around and toss a frisbee in the meadow and celebrate life!
REGISTRATION FEE:
Registration Fee: $22.50. Online registration only.
NEW in 2024 - Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount at checkout.
Online registration will be available up to and including race day.
RACE DAY 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.
Race Day registration is online only. Register at home on a computer/tablet/mobile or at the race via mobile.
THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES:
This is the final leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series. Last chance to earn points and improve your position in the Series Standings.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025 9:00 AM
SHAWNEE LOOKOUT HAMILTON COUNTY PARK
SHAWNEE LOOKOUT IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HAMILTON COUNTY AND IS PERCHED ABOVE THE CONFLUENCE OF THE GREAT MIAMI AND OHIO RIVERS. IT IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS HISTORICAL SPRING HOUSE SCHOOL AND LOG CABIN AND NATIVE AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL EARTHWORKS. THE PARK'S NATURE TRAILS, INCLUDING THE 1.3-MILE BLUE JACKET, 2.0-MILE LITTLE TURTLE AND THE 1.4-MILE MIAMI FORT TRAIL, OFFER SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE OHIO RIVER AND GREAT MIAMI RIVER VALLEYS. THE PARK ALSO FEATURES PICNIC AREAS, A PLAYGROUND AND BOAT ACCESS TO THE GREAT MIAMI RIVER.
BEGINS AND ENDS AT THE WATERHOLE MEADOW SHELTER. THE COURSE COMBINES THE TWO LOLLIPOP LOOPS OF THE BLUE JACKET AND LITTLE TURTLE NATURE TRAILS AND INCLUDES BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE RIVER VALLEY BELOW.
THIS IS THE FINAL EVENT OF THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES AND OFFERS ONE LAST CHANCE TO EARN SERIES POINTS.
LOCATION:
Shawnee Lookout is located at the Southwest corner of Hamilton County and is perched above the confluence of the Great Miami and Ohio Rivers.
Google: 2008 LAWRENCEBERG ROAD, NORTH BEND, OH 45052 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Shawnee+Lookout/@39.131744,-84.797279,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x1a13e35ef90cd868!8m2!3d39.131744!4d-84.797279] to get directions from your location
GPS COORDINATES TO THE SHELTER: 39.125735, -84.789217 [https://goo.gl/maps/f5TCkJBtsi1dacJ67]
GREAT PARKS OF HAMILTON COUNTY:
You may be asked to show a valid park pass when entering the park. Daily passes are available
LINK TO SHAWNEE LOOKOUT WEB PAGE [http://www.greatparks.org/parks/shawnee-lookout]
THE COURSE:
Begins and ends at the Waterhole Meadow Shelter. The Course combines the two lollipop loops of the 1.3 mile Blue Jacket and 2 mile Little Turtle nature trails and includes breathtaking views of the river valley below. Course is Approximately 3.44 miles / 5.54 km.
INDIVIDUAL EVENT AWARDS:
The overall top male and overall top female
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 are being sold by Fleet Feet. They should 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. If the weather is nice, stick around and toss a frisbee in the meadow and celebrate life!
REGISTRATION FEE:
Registration Fee: $22.50. Online registration only.
NEW in 2024 - Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount at checkout.
Online registration will be available up to and including race day.
RACE DAY 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.
Race Day registration is online only. Register at home on a computer/tablet/mobile or at the race via mobile.
THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES:
This is the final leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series. Last chance to earn points and improve your position in the Series Standings.
Races
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Trail Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$25.00
Runners and Walkers Welcome
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