Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 3 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of trail running at the 11th Annual Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Lexington, Fayette! This exciting event will kick off at 9:00 AM at Veterans Park, showcasing the beautiful Veterans Park Trails as you traverse the scenic pathways along East Hickman Creek.
Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to join in on the fun and contribute to a great cause—keeping our watershed clean and green! The 4-mile course promises a mix of open grassy areas, hard-packed dirt trails, and a rocky creek crossing, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. Enjoy chip timing, hydration stations, and the chance to win awards for the top three male and female finishers in various age groups. All registrants will receive a commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt, and thanks to Ruby Cline-Eaton, free race photos will be provided! For those unable to attend in person, a virtual run option is available, allowing participants to support the Hickman Creek Conservancy from afar. Don’t miss out on this thrilling trail race that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to join in on the fun and contribute to a great cause—keeping our watershed clean and green! The 4-mile course promises a mix of open grassy areas, hard-packed dirt trails, and a rocky creek crossing, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. Enjoy chip timing, hydration stations, and the chance to win awards for the top three male and female finishers in various age groups. All registrants will receive a commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt, and thanks to Ruby Cline-Eaton, free race photos will be provided! For those unable to attend in person, a virtual run option is available, allowing participants to support the Hickman Creek Conservancy from afar. Don’t miss out on this thrilling trail race that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR ONE OF LEXINGTON'S ONLY TRUE TRAIL RACES ON THE BEAUTIFUL VETERANS PARK TRAILS TO HELP KEEP OUR WATERSHED CLEAN & GREEN!
The 11TH ANNUAL DIRTY DOG TRAIL 4 MILER will take place on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 AT 9:00AM AT VETERANS PARK IN SOUTH LEXINGTON.
The 4-mile course will traverse portions of the park, trails, and some pathways along/around the scenic East Hickman Creek. The race will be chip timed, and awards will be presented for top 3 M/F Overall and Age Groups (5-year divisions). Commemorative long-sleeved T-shirts will be provided to all registrants. Runners & walkers of all experience levels are welcomed. Free race photos provided by Ruby Cline-Eaton!
We've added a VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER opportunity for the Dirty Dog. If you live out of the area or will be out of town during our race, you can still participate and make a donation to the Hickman Creek Conservancy. Register as a virtual for $30, and we'll mail your commemorative race shirt. You can then run/walk/hike your own "Dirty Dog" on your own schedule in your own hometown (optional of course).
PACKET PICKUP: Our packet pickup will be held on race morning from 7:30-8:45am at Veterans Park.
The course will be officially measured and marked for your safety and direction. The course will have some open grassy areas and cross at least one dry rocky creek, as well as consist of mainly hard packed dirt trail areas. There will be at least 2 hydration stops along the course (Mile Marker 1 and 3) where water will be served.
RACE BENEFICIARY Our 2025 race beneficiary will again be the HICKMAN CREEK CONSERVANCY who works to keep our watershed clean and green. Read more below and consider a donation to help them achieve their mission.
Questions about the race can be directed to Bob Baney, Race Director at [email protected]
4 MILER ROUTE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1304186]
(This mapping is slightly short, but course will be mapped accurately at 4.0 miles. This map represents the general configuration of the route and is subject to change)
The 11TH ANNUAL DIRTY DOG TRAIL 4 MILER will take place on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 AT 9:00AM AT VETERANS PARK IN SOUTH LEXINGTON.
The 4-mile course will traverse portions of the park, trails, and some pathways along/around the scenic East Hickman Creek. The race will be chip timed, and awards will be presented for top 3 M/F Overall and Age Groups (5-year divisions). Commemorative long-sleeved T-shirts will be provided to all registrants. Runners & walkers of all experience levels are welcomed. Free race photos provided by Ruby Cline-Eaton!
We've added a VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER opportunity for the Dirty Dog. If you live out of the area or will be out of town during our race, you can still participate and make a donation to the Hickman Creek Conservancy. Register as a virtual for $30, and we'll mail your commemorative race shirt. You can then run/walk/hike your own "Dirty Dog" on your own schedule in your own hometown (optional of course).
PACKET PICKUP: Our packet pickup will be held on race morning from 7:30-8:45am at Veterans Park.
The course will be officially measured and marked for your safety and direction. The course will have some open grassy areas and cross at least one dry rocky creek, as well as consist of mainly hard packed dirt trail areas. There will be at least 2 hydration stops along the course (Mile Marker 1 and 3) where water will be served.
RACE BENEFICIARY Our 2025 race beneficiary will again be the HICKMAN CREEK CONSERVANCY who works to keep our watershed clean and green. Read more below and consider a donation to help them achieve their mission.
Questions about the race can be directed to Bob Baney, Race Director at [email protected]
4 MILER ROUTE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1304186]
(This mapping is slightly short, but course will be mapped accurately at 4.0 miles. This map represents the general configuration of the route and is subject to change)
Races
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4 Miler (Run/Walk/Hike)
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Men's and Women's Sized Commemorative T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$28.25
Trail 4 Mile Race on grassy & hard pack trail and some short paved trail sections. Race will be chip timed with awards for top 3 M/F overall. and 5 Year Age Groups. Race benefits the Hickman Creek Conservancy who are working to maintain and keep our watershed clean and green. -
Virtual Runner/Walker/Hiker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Men's and Women's Sized Commemorative T-Shirt
$33.25
If you can't join us in person in Lexington, consider signing up as a Virtual Runner/Walker/Hiker. For a $30 donation, we'll mail your commemorative race T-shirt, and you can run/walk/hike (optional) your own "Dirty Dog" on your own schedule in your own hometown. -
Race Volunteer
Sat 8th November 2025 (7:30AM EST)
Free
We need about 5-7 enthusiastic volunteers to help us make this race great. Our race day volunteer shift is from 7:30-11am. If you sign up as a volunteer, we will email you details and instructions on your role.
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