Powder Keg Trail Run
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Kings Mills, Ohio
$25.00 · 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Powder Keg Trail Run on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Carter Park in Kings Mills, Warren! This thrilling event is part of the Dirt Days Trail Series and offers participants a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the trails surrounding the historic Kings Mansion. The race features a fun and challenging 3.5-mile loop that takes you near the picturesque Little Miami River, along old abandoned roads, and up the famed "Stairway to Heaven."
With various run and walk divisions for all ages, this event is perfect for everyone from seasoned runners to casual walkers. Enjoy plenty of free parking at Kings Elementary School nearby and indulge in post-race treats. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Arts Alliance, ensuring that your participation supports future arts programming. Don't miss out on the chance to collect awards and prizes while enjoying a day of outdoor adventure in a beautiful setting!
With various run and walk divisions for all ages, this event is perfect for everyone from seasoned runners to casual walkers. Enjoy plenty of free parking at Kings Elementary School nearby and indulge in post-race treats. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Arts Alliance, ensuring that your participation supports future arts programming. Don't miss out on the chance to collect awards and prizes while enjoying a day of outdoor adventure in a beautiful setting!
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Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Powder Keg T-Shirt
Distance is approximate.
Entries closed9:00 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.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$25.00
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.
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
Powder Keg Trail Run
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