Dirt Cheap Stage Race
Honeoye Falls, United States • 7-9 Nov 2025
Event overview
The Fleet Feet Dirt Cheap Stage Race is a three-day trail running event held at Mendon Ponds Park in Mendon, NY, from November 7 to November 9, 2025. The series offers three separate trail races that can be entered individually or as a series. Early start options are available for the third stage based on results from the first stage and at the race director's discretion. A participant cap may be implemented at any time.
Distances
- 3 mile Pond Road time trial
- 5.5 mile Devil's Bathtub trail run
- 11 mile Epic Stage through park trails
Race format and logistics
Stage 1 is a time trial on Pond Road; headlamps are required if an athlete runs in the dark. Stage 2 begins with a mass start and finishes with a stair climb. Stage 3 uses much of Mendon Ponds Park trail system and starts at Stewart Lodge. Parking is restricted to designated lots on each day; roadside parking is not permitted. Pre-race packet pickup is available at Fleet Feet at The Armory in Rochester and limited onsite pickup is offered at the race. The event includes chip timing and post-race food after each stage. The first 200 registrants receive a custom mug. A hoodie is awarded to finishers of all three stages; hoodie sizing is guaranteed only if registered before the organizer’s stated deadline. Series awards include overall male and female plus top finishers in 10-year age groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.