Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run
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Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run
The Stone Steps races are annual trail events held in Mt. Airy Forest near downtown Cincinnati. The 2026 edition is scheduled for October 25, 2026. The event has operated for over 20 years and is noted to reach its 25th year in 2027.
Mt. Airy Forest covers 1,469.9 acres and includes evergreens, dense hardwoods, open meadows, flowing rivers, hill climbs, and ridge traverses. Trails used for the races are single track, hilly, and can include roots, rocks, and occasional tree blow downs.
Course formats use two loop lengths. The 50K is a loop course that alternates one 5+ mile loop and one 3+ mile loop, with the 5+ mile loop run four times and the 3+ mile loop run three times; total elevation change is 10,726 feet. The 27K alternates the same loops with the 5+ mile loop twice and the 3+ mile loop twice. Start and finish are at The Oval (area 13).
Both races list marked trails, fully stocked aid stations at the end of each loop, a timing chip, and a custom race t-shirt. Net proceeds support the Cincinnati park district, with the race donating over $2000 each year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
