Powder Keg Trail Run
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Kings Mills, Ohio
- Price $25.00
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the Powder Keg Trail Run on Saturday, August 23, 2025! Set in the scenic backdrop of Carter Park behind the historic Kings Mansion in Kings Mills, Warren, this event promises a fun and challenging course that winds through beautiful trails. Participants will embark on a thrilling 3.5-mile loop that takes them down to the picturesque Little Miami River, along the old abandoned King Road, and up the famous "Stairway to Heaven."
This event is part of the beloved Dirt Days Trail Series and offers divisions for both runners and walkers, with age group awards and exciting random door prizes to keep the energy high. With ample free parking available and a variety of treats to enjoy, the Powder Keg Trail Run is not just a race; it's a celebration of community and nature. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic experience while contributing to future arts programming through a portion of the proceeds. Sign up early to secure your spot and your Powder Keg T-shirt!
This event is part of the beloved Dirt Days Trail Series and offers divisions for both runners and walkers, with age group awards and exciting random door prizes to keep the energy high. With ample free parking available and a variety of treats to enjoy, the Powder Keg Trail Run is not just a race; it's a celebration of community and nature. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic experience while contributing to future arts programming through a portion of the proceeds. Sign up early to secure your spot and your Powder Keg T-shirt!
Organiser's Description
DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES - POWDER KEG
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025 9:00 AM
CARTER PARK, DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
THE POWDER KEG IS A PERENNIAL FAVORITE. EXPLORE THE MANY TRAILS OF CARTER PARK WHICH IS BEHIND THE HISTORIC KINGS MANSION. THE COURSE WILL BE FUN AND CHALLENGING. YOU WILL DO A LOOP THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO DOWN NEAR THE LITTLE MIAMI RIVER. FOLLOW ALONG THE RIVER ON THE OLD ABANDONED KING ROAD. EXPLORE AN OLD DAM. CLIMB THE "STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN". RACE DISTANCE IS LISTED AS 3.5 MILES. HOWEVER, YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY. THIS IS THE SIXTH EVENT OF THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES.
THE POWDER KEG 5K TRAIL RACE IS PRESENTED BY DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP [https://www.choosedeerfield.com/] AND THE ARTS ALLIANCE. [https://the-arts-alliance.org/]
PLENTY OF FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL ADJACENT TO THE PARK.
BENEFIT:
A portion of the proceeds benefit The Arts Alliance toward future arts programming.
LOCATION:
Carter Park is located behind the old Kings Mansion on King Avenue just North of Kings Island. CARTER PARK WEB PAGE. [https://deerfieldoh.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14698]
I-71 to Kings Mills Exit. Go East past Columbia. Kings Mills turns into King Ave. Mansion is on the Left.
GOOGLE: 1720 KING AVE, KINGS MILLS, OH 45034 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1720+King+Ave,+Kings+Mills,+OH+45034/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8840f793a9536f0f:0x561d7ee7d0258ddf?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA2fDgtoXkAhWIZd8KHWGzACMQ8gEwAHoECAoQAQ]to get directions from your location
GPS COORDINATES: 39.358236, -84.246142 [https://goo.gl/maps/kt4jNjJpVMonFyQC6]
Ample Free parking at Kings Elementary next door.
THE COURSE:
Scenic course explores the trails of the Historic Kings Mansion. Course will be fun and challenging. You will do a loop that will take you to down near the Little Miami River. Follow along the river on the old abandoned King Road. Explore an old dam. Make your ascent to the top via a series of steps. Then, you will explore the north side of the park trails. Follow around some ball fields and then the final push to the finish. Race distance is listed as 3.5 miles. However, your mileage may vary.
RUN DIVISIONS:
Run - Men & Women: 14/under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70/over.
WALK DIVISIONS:
Walk - Men & Women 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60/over
INDIVIDUAL EVENT AWARDS:
Awards to overall male and female runner and walker. There are age group awards for this event.
Age Group awards will be presented immediately after the race based on the above divisions.
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:
Powder Keg T-shirts (Short Sleeved) are available for $12 while supplies last. Sign up early if you know you want one to be sure to get the size that you want.
AMENITIES:
We will have a variety of treats for you.
REGISTRATION FEE:
Registration Fee: $22.50. Online registration only.
NEW in 2024 - Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount at checkout.
You may register online up to race time.
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.
There is no paper registration. Sign up online prior to coming or you can sign up with your mobile phone.
THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES:
This is the sixth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025 9:00 AM
CARTER PARK, DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
THE POWDER KEG IS A PERENNIAL FAVORITE. EXPLORE THE MANY TRAILS OF CARTER PARK WHICH IS BEHIND THE HISTORIC KINGS MANSION. THE COURSE WILL BE FUN AND CHALLENGING. YOU WILL DO A LOOP THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO DOWN NEAR THE LITTLE MIAMI RIVER. FOLLOW ALONG THE RIVER ON THE OLD ABANDONED KING ROAD. EXPLORE AN OLD DAM. CLIMB THE "STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN". RACE DISTANCE IS LISTED AS 3.5 MILES. HOWEVER, YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY. THIS IS THE SIXTH EVENT OF THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES.
THE POWDER KEG 5K TRAIL RACE IS PRESENTED BY DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP [https://www.choosedeerfield.com/] AND THE ARTS ALLIANCE. [https://the-arts-alliance.org/]
PLENTY OF FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE SCHOOL ADJACENT TO THE PARK.
BENEFIT:
A portion of the proceeds benefit The Arts Alliance toward future arts programming.
LOCATION:
Carter Park is located behind the old Kings Mansion on King Avenue just North of Kings Island. CARTER PARK WEB PAGE. [https://deerfieldoh.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14698]
I-71 to Kings Mills Exit. Go East past Columbia. Kings Mills turns into King Ave. Mansion is on the Left.
GOOGLE: 1720 KING AVE, KINGS MILLS, OH 45034 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1720+King+Ave,+Kings+Mills,+OH+45034/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8840f793a9536f0f:0x561d7ee7d0258ddf?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA2fDgtoXkAhWIZd8KHWGzACMQ8gEwAHoECAoQAQ]to get directions from your location
GPS COORDINATES: 39.358236, -84.246142 [https://goo.gl/maps/kt4jNjJpVMonFyQC6]
Ample Free parking at Kings Elementary next door.
THE COURSE:
Scenic course explores the trails of the Historic Kings Mansion. Course will be fun and challenging. You will do a loop that will take you to down near the Little Miami River. Follow along the river on the old abandoned King Road. Explore an old dam. Make your ascent to the top via a series of steps. Then, you will explore the north side of the park trails. Follow around some ball fields and then the final push to the finish. Race distance is listed as 3.5 miles. However, your mileage may vary.
RUN DIVISIONS:
Run - Men & Women: 14/under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70/over.
WALK DIVISIONS:
Walk - Men & Women 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60/over
INDIVIDUAL EVENT AWARDS:
Awards to overall male and female runner and walker. There are age group awards for this event.
Age Group awards will be presented immediately after the race based on the above divisions.
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:
Powder Keg T-shirts (Short Sleeved) are available for $12 while supplies last. Sign up early if you know you want one to be sure to get the size that you want.
AMENITIES:
We will have a variety of treats for you.
REGISTRATION FEE:
Registration Fee: $22.50. Online registration only.
NEW in 2024 - Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount at checkout.
You may register online up to race time.
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.
There is no paper registration. Sign up online prior to coming or you can sign up with your mobile phone.
THE DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES:
This is the sixth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.
Races
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Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Powder Keg T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$25.00
Distance is approximate. -
Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Powder Keg T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$25.00
Distance is approximate. If you intend to run any portion of the course, please choose Trail RUN. Thank you.
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