Dirt Cheap Stage Race
Honeoye Falls, United States • 7-9 Nov 2025
Event overview
The Dirt Cheap Stage Race is a three-day trail running series at Mendon Ponds Park in Mendon, NY, held November 7-9, 2025. The series offers entry to one, two, or all three stages. Stage formats and course notes:
- 3 mile - Pond Road time trial; individual starts; headlamps required if running in the dark.
- 5.5 mile - Devil's Bathtub trail run; mass start with a stair-climb finish.
- 11 mile - The Epic Stage across much of Mendon Ponds Park; starts at Stewart Lodge.
Early start for the final stage is available based on Friday results and race director discretion; runners who average about a 12 minute mile or slower on the road are likely to be placed in the early start. A participant cap may be implemented.
Logistics and awards
Event services include official timing and post-race food after each stage. The first 200 registrants receive a custom mug. A hoodie is awarded only to finishers who complete all three stages; sizing guarantees apply per the organizer's registration cutoff. Packet pickup is available before the event at Fleet Feet at The Armory (155 Culver Rd., Rochester, NY) and onsite on race days. Parking will be allowed only at designated lots on each day; roadside parking is not permitted. Series awards include overall male and female and top finishers in 10-year age groups. Sponsors include Fleet Feet Rochester. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.