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Dirt Days Trail Series - East Fork SP Trail Run

Bethel, United States • 26 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Dirt Days Trail Series - East Fork SP Trail Run takes place on July 26, 2026 at East Fork Lake Ohio State Park in Bethel, OH. The event offers multiple race options:

  • 5.6 Mile
  • 10.8 Mile
  • 5.6 Mile Trekker
  • 10.8 Mile Trekker

All registration is handled online, including race day registration. The standard registration fee is $23.50, with a $5 discount for participants aged 14 and under. A season pass for the full Dirt Days Trail Series is offered; the 2026 season pass price is listed as $150.00. Race timing uses disposable timing chips. Trail series shirts are available for purchase for $20 at the Fleet Feet tent.

Course and logistics

The race runs on the Backpack Trail at East Fork Lake State Park. The 5.6 mile course is described as densely wooded. The course direction reverses each year; it runs clockwise in even years (clockwise for 2026). The event begins and ends at the south beach of the lake; participants are advised to use Route 125 rather than Route 32 for access. A Trekker category provides a recorded time and participation credit for those who need extra time to complete the longer course. Individual, age-based awards and random prize drawings are part of the event; one pair of Altra shoes is awarded at random per season. Course and park maps are provided as PDFs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Bethel

Race information

Registration
11 mi
10.8 Mile
11 mi
10.8 Mile Trekker
6 mi
5.6 Mile
6 mi
5.6 Mile Trekker
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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