Dirty Dash 10k & Half Marathon
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Bentleyville, Ohio
- Price $44.80 - $76.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Dirty Dash 10k & Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, in the picturesque Bentleyville, Cuyahoga. This exciting event is part of the popular Dirty Trail Series and promises to deliver a unique trail-running adventure at the Shelterhouse Picnic Area in South Chagrin Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks.
Participants can choose between a 10K, which welcomes hikers, or a challenging Half Marathon, both of which wind through stunning lush forests and rolling terrain. As you traverse the course, you'll be captivated by the soothing sounds of Sulphur Springs and the sight of charming small waterfalls, making it a feast for the senses. With a mix of wooded single-track paths and creek-side trails, along with just enough elevation to keep you on your toes, the Dirty Dash offers the perfect balance of challenge and enjoyment. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or a first-timer eager to embrace the beauty of nature, this event is a must-add to your race calendar!
Participants can choose between a 10K, which welcomes hikers, or a challenging Half Marathon, both of which wind through stunning lush forests and rolling terrain. As you traverse the course, you'll be captivated by the soothing sounds of Sulphur Springs and the sight of charming small waterfalls, making it a feast for the senses. With a mix of wooded single-track paths and creek-side trails, along with just enough elevation to keep you on your toes, the Dirty Dash offers the perfect balance of challenge and enjoyment. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or a first-timer eager to embrace the beauty of nature, this event is a must-add to your race calendar!
Organiser's Description
DIRTY DASH IS THE NEWEST RACE IN THE DIRTY TRAIL SERIES, TAKING YOU TO A BRAND-NEW VENUE AT THE SHELTERHOUSE PICNIC AREA IN SOUTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION OF THE CLEVELAND METROPARKS. CHOOSE BETWEEN A 10K (HIKERS WELCOME!) OR A HALF MARATHON. THE COURSE WINDS THROUGH LUSH FORESTS, ROLLING TERRAIN, AND AROUND THE SULPHUR SPRINGS LOOP, WHERE YOU ARE TREATED TO THE BABBLING SOUNDS OF SULPHUR SPRINGS AND VIEWS OF SMALL WATERFALLS. BOTH DISTANCES FEATURE WOODED SINGLE-TRACK, CREEK-SIDE PATHS, AND JUST ENOUGH ELEVATION CHANGE TO KEEP THINGS INTERESTING. THE SETTING FEELS TUCKED AWAY AND QUIET, OFFERING A TRUE TRAIL-RUNNING EXPERIENCE.
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PERSONAL RECORD OR SIMPLY TAKING IN THE SCENERY, THE COURSE DELIVERS A BALANCED MIX OF CHALLENGE AND ENJOYMENT. WITH ITS NATURAL BEAUTY AND VARIED TERRAIN, THE DIRTY DASH IS A GREAT OPTION FOR TRAIL VETERANS AND FIRST-TIMERS ALIKE. IF YOURE LOOKING FOR A RACE THAT BLENDS SCENERY, EFFORT, AND DIRT UNDERFOOT, THIS ONE BELONGS ON YOUR CALENDAR.
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PERSONAL RECORD OR SIMPLY TAKING IN THE SCENERY, THE COURSE DELIVERS A BALANCED MIX OF CHALLENGE AND ENJOYMENT. WITH ITS NATURAL BEAUTY AND VARIED TERRAIN, THE DIRTY DASH IS A GREAT OPTION FOR TRAIL VETERANS AND FIRST-TIMERS ALIKE. IF YOURE LOOKING FOR A RACE THAT BLENDS SCENERY, EFFORT, AND DIRT UNDERFOOT, THIS ONE BELONGS ON YOUR CALENDAR.
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Shelterhouse Picnic Area, South Chagrin Reservation, Hawthorn Parkway, Bentleyville, 44022, OH, United States
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