Powder Keg Trail Run

Saturday, August 24, 2024 Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Kings Mills, Ohio
$25.00 · 2 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor experience at the Powder Keg Trail Run on Saturday, August 24, 2024! Set in the picturesque Carter Park in Kings Mills, Warren, this fun-filled event invites participants to explore the beautiful trails surrounding the historic Kings Mansion. The race will kick off at 9:00 AM, featuring a scenic 3.5-mile loop that winds down to the serene Little Miami River, along the old abandoned King Road, and includes an adventurous climb known as the "Stairway to Heaven."

This event is part of the exciting Dirt Days Trail Series and promises not only a challenging course but also a vibrant atmosphere with age group awards and random door prizes to keep the excitement going. With ample free parking at the nearby Kings Elementary School, it's easy to join in the fun! Don't miss this chance to enjoy nature, compete with fellow trail enthusiasts, and support the arts, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Arts Alliance. Secure your spot now and get ready to make unforgettable memories at the Powder Keg Trail Run!

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  • Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Powder Keg T-Shirt

    Distance is approximate.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $25.00

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  • Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Powder Keg T-Shirt

    Distance is approximate. If you intend to run any portion of the course, please choose Trail RUN. Thank you.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $25.00

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Organiser's description

DIRT DAYS TRAIL SERIES - POWDER KEG

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 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=2ahUKEwiA2fDgtoXkAhWIZd8KHWGzACMQ8gEwAHoECAoQAQto 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.

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.

Location

Carter Park, 1720 King Ave, Kings Mills, 45034, OH, United States

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