Dirt Days Trail Series - French Park Creek Crossings

Event overview

The Dirt Days Trail Series - French Park Creek Crossings takes place on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in French Park, Cincinnati, Ohio (3012 Section Road, 45237). It is the fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series and coincides with Father’s Day for 2026. The event offers a single trail run and uses chip timing with MyLaps disposable bib tags; the chip is attached to the bib and does not need to be returned.

Course, registration and awards

The course is approximately 3.6 mile and begins at the top of a hill, descends into a meadow, follows the park perimeter, then moves into the park interior. The route follows a creek and crosses it several times using stepping stones, log bridges, or by running through the water, and then rises back to the starting area near the shelter and meadow. Distance is approximate and subject to change. Pre-registration is online only with a listed fee of $22.50 per race; children 14 and under receive a $5 discount. Series shirts may be ordered with registration for $20 or purchased at the Fleet Feet tent on race day. Race day check-in is available from 7:30 am through 8:45 am. Overall top male and female finishers receive a pair of Altra shoes and additional shoe and door-prize giveaways are part of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.