Dirt Days Trail Series - Mt. Airy Ridge Run
Cincinnati, United States • 17 May 2026
Dirt Days Trail Series - Mt. Airy Ridge Run
The Mt. Airy Ridge Run is the third event in the annual Dirt Days Trail Series, held within the Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati. Spanning 1,469.9 acres, this location is one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. Participants navigate a counter-clockwise loop through a diverse landscape featuring evergreens, hardwoods, open meadows, and rivers.
The course is designed to provide a wilderness experience with varying terrain, including hill climbs and ridge traverses. Runners can choose from multiple distance and category options:
- 5.4 Miles: A single lap of the trail course.
- 10.6 Miles: A two-lap race covering the full ridge circuit.
- Trekker Categories: Available for both the 5.4 mile and 10.6 mile distances, these categories allow for an earlier departure for those who require more time to complete the course.
Participants in the 10.6 mile race are expected to complete their first lap within a specific timeframe before course sweeping begins. The event features age-graded awards and randomly drawn door prizes for those in attendance. Amenities include various treats for participants at the venue, and official series t-shirts are available for purchase. Registration is conducted online, and the race counts toward overall points for the Dirt Days Trail Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.